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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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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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
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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.
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