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Nowadays, people prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than local stores. What are the reasons behind it? Is it a negative or positive development?

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At the present time, a lot of people choose shopping
centres
 over small-scale traders to buy their basic needs primarily because of convenience and a wide variety of
products
 to choose from. A supermarket is a one-stop shop place where all of your everyday needs are readily available.
Firstly
, because of the fast-paced lifestyle many families have today, buyers would choose to look for necessities in one place rather than going to different stores or
centres
. In highly urbanized cities for one, supermalls or
centres
 where
supermarkets
 are
also
 located, can be found just a few blocks away from condominiums or even some residential areas. People can go there anytime with the convenience of an air-conditioned facility where goods are free from dirt and stinky smell.
Secondly
,
supermarkets
 offer a wide variety of
products
 and brands that local markets most often do not have. From fruits and vegetables, toiletries, electronics and gadgets, baby
products
, home appliances, etc.,
supermarkets
 can be equalled to mega shopping
centres
 in that sense.
On the other hand
,
although
 a one-stop shop can be beneficial to the majority of the population, there are still minorities affected who need to be considered. Mega businesses and investments have a tremendous economic effect on the local market.
While
 most
supermarkets
 and
centres
 sell imported
products
 because of low-cost value and capital with a higher return on investment, some local small-scale businessmen and entrepreneurs are forced to close their businesses
due to
 no patronization or bankruptcy.
For instance
, when China's
products
 entered the Philippine market in the late 1990s, a lot of shoe-manufacturing businesses in Marikina closed down because of the fact that China can produce in mass and yet can sell footwear at a much lower price. In conclusion,
although
supermarkets
 have contributed to ease and convenience, let us not forget the negative economic effect on the local market.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Convenience
  • Variety
  • Economies of scale
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Purchasing power
  • Perishable items
  • High turnover rates
  • Quality controls
  • Local economy
  • Diversity
  • Community feel
  • Personal touch
  • Carbon footprint
  • Environmentally friendly
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