Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a positive or negative development?

An increasing number of the high street stores has indeed closed their business and I believe that the development of online shopping is the main reason for
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positive impact on our daily lives. A growing number of people have chosen to shop online because online shopping is faster, cheaper and more convenient. People can sit at home and simply search
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items they want to purchase on their computer. They can easily have all the best deals at their fingertips within
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minutes. Once the order has been placed, it can usually be received within two to three business days.
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is impossible for the stores to compete.
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iPhone case and a screen protector on Amazon
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Friday with free delivery and received those items the following Monday. Online shopping has many positive impacts on our everyday lives. It provides us with a world of choice without physically visiting the shops.
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is a great solution for people who have a tight schedule or those who can not leave the house.
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, the bankruptcy of high street shops has caused rising unemployment.
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eliminates peoples’ face to face communication as they do not go out shopping with friends as much as they do before. In conclusion, I believe that the
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of online shopping is largely to blame for the closing of high street stores. But I think the advantages of
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the disadvantages.
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