Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Certain

people

are of the opinion that due to the advent of

supermarkets

in some countries,small local enterprises will not be able to thrive, which will

further

lead to

closure

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the closure

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of local

communities

. I am a proponent of

this

theory and firmly believe that local

businesses

are vital to keep

communities

together and in

its

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absence can cause

its

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their

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disintegration. Throughout

this

essay, I will provide reasons for my belief with substantiation.

To begin

with, small

businesses

are indigenous to the community and

hence

their lifeline.

Furthermore

, the residents are able to relate more

with

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the local shops and grocery

stores

,rather than

with

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to

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large and fancy

supermarkets

. Since most of the local

stores

are old establishments,

people

in the community have developed

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relationships over a prolonged period of time.

Hence

, the store owners understand the requirement of the customers and go out of their way to cater to their needs.

In contrast

,

supermarkets

are mostly indifferent to the

people

frequenting their place and have a more professional approach.

Therefore

, lacking the warmth of the community shops.

For instance

,

Wallmart

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Walmart

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one of

largest

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a largest

the largest

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supermarket

chain

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chains

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in the USA is even in talks to automate its complete customer service, which will

further

distance the gap between

people

interaction.

As a result

, the feeling of being cared

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dissapear

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disappear

, as it was for small

businesses

. I

also

believe that local

businesses

contribute significantly to the local economy of the

communities

. As employment opportunities are generated within the individuals residing in the

communities

, rather than being outsourced from outside, as is the case for large establishments.

Moreover

, since the scale of business is small and based on relationships, profitability

doesnt

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doesn't

take precedence over quality.

For example

, many a time, expired or spoilt products are sold in

supermarkets

at a discounted price in order to get rid of their inventory, causing

greivances

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grievances

for the consumer. To conclude, local kiosks,

stores

, shops, grocery

stores

and any form of

enterprise

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are imperative for the functioning of local

communities

, not only do they contribute to the economic progress of the

communities

but

also

ensure

that

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a sense of bonhomie is maintained along with getting good quality service.