in recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping.

There is no doubt that consumerism trends have changed a lot. Earlier it used to be local shops that were preferred, but nowadays shopping malls or centres are being preferred which had

also

led to the closure of local retail shops. I would see it as a positive development. It appears that To embark on, the customers are getting all options under one roof.

This

leads to easy comparison and decision making for product as per budget with least travelling regarding a product.

Moreover

, they are much more organized, so least chances of bargaining and excessive pricing by shop owners is negligent.

For example

, Skybags school bags that were sold at 2000USD by retailers, have become readily available and could be bought at 1000 in malls.

Also

, more comfortable for customers as they are able to find from groceries to electronics, vegetables to stationery, all under same roof.

On the other hand

, for shop owners, maintenance of the shops is easier and pressure of local goons is avoidable.

This

is because from cleaning to safety guards, all are well maintained by contractors and not a job of the individual. They

also

do not to deal with local politics anymore.

Additionally

, with the organized system, more and more shops provide us printed bills rather than direct cash payment without bills as in local shops which is

also

beneficial for government.

Furthermore

, Authorities can collect taxes in the malls easily.

This

is because they have a central committee to look after these matters. To conclude, the shopping centres are advantageous not only for customers to buy products, but

also

for shop owners and authorities for more efficient system.