Establishment
of superstores has resulted in closure of small shops. Is it a positive or
negative development?
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| Ielts Essay - Establishment of superstores has resulted in closure of small shops |
It is an undeniable fact that mushrooming of
large departmental stores has led to shutting down of small outlets. This is
being considered as extremely beneficial
for multiple parties even though there are others who are quite cynical.
Opening of supermarkets has ushered the
concept of going shopping into a new era; people now find it very convenient to
go and buy things of almost every imaginative type - ranging from groceries and
cosmetics to electronic equipment and apparel - under one roof. They, no more, need to uselessly roam around
in huge markets exhausting themselves while looking for different commodities
since most of the large stores have different departments that do not only sell
different goods but also offer a wide variety for disparate choices and tastes.
Moreover, large shops with sprawling carpet
areas cater to a cross-section of consumers, from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, who can covertly
shop for anything that suits budget and needs without letting anybody else
know. This aspect has come in handy for people who are conscious about their
social status, since most of large stores are located away from the usual neighborhoods,
people now can buy anything - even on discounts and not let their peer discover
anything.
However, this phenomena does have a dark side
too, as now people are no more able to save money like they did when they
shopped at small outlets. Whenever people would shop at smaller stores, they
would get some merchandise on credit - since they enjoyed personal rapport with
the shop-owners, who would oblige without much complaints and formalities and
take balance in installments.
In a nutshell, I feel, despite big sprawling
shopping centers having some shortcomings, they are going to spread further as
they offer many benefits too.
