Nowadays shops have extended opening hours almost every day of the week in many countries. Is it a positive or negative development for shoppers and local communities?

In today's world, many shop owners are keeping their shops open for long

hours

, almost seven days a week. In my view,

this

is a positive step which is beneficial for both customers and society.

Firstly

, from the shopper's perspective, they can purchase items more conveniently and affordably due to

this

extended

time

of stores. Indeed, as each profession's working

hours

are increased, adjusting the timing between office and shopping becomes arduous for ordinary working people.

However

, these extra opening

hours

of stores would allow them to buy at their own convenient

time

at any day.

In addition

, because of an increase in customers and profit, shop owners can give not only lucrative offers and but

also

huge discounts. In India,

for instance

, many shopping centres provide 50% discount, or free item offers if the purchase has been made late at night.

As a result

, shopping is now extremely cheap for many people.

Secondly

,

this

new

time

system has played a significant role in community development. As shops extend their opening

time

, business is growing, which creates problems like an increased workload and less workforce.

Therefore

, more employees need to be hired to cope up with

this

issue.

For example

, if a store stays open 24

hours

instead

of 6

hours

a day, employees will work in shifts.

This

means shop owners will recruit more people to complete the requirement.

Such

increasing demand for labour would help a country's employment situation leading to national economic growth. In conclusion, opening

hours

of the retail outlets are increasing in current years, which has many advantages. The consumers can get the efficient

time

and less price to purchase items, while the community will

also

develop with a rise in employment.

Hence

, In my view,

this

is a positive trend.