Many individuals believe that small, independent shops will have no place in the future. From my view, I do not really agree with this statement. There are some evidences that I will demonstrate in my essay.
On one hand, it is clear that small shops are faced with many challenges. For example, large corporations like Shoppe, Lazada and TikTok shop can provide wide range of products and have lower prices than small shops. Big shops can offer the enormous space, providing comfortable environment for customers to buy, while small shops only have limited space. Moreover, the customers prefer online shopping that can help them save time without leaving their homes. These factors create significant pressure for traditional shops, leading to many shops closing.
On the other hand, traditional shops also have unique advantages. The first, they provide cultural shopping experiences that consumers cannot have in online shopping. For instance, shop owners can remember regular customers and recommend personality products. Second, small shops usually have a good location where customers can easily find and increase customer visit to the store. The last but not least, they frequently sell handmade products which can not find in supermarkets or hard to find them. Smart shoppers usually shop directly and choose a familiar shop to buy because of higher levels of trust than online shopping. This is a key advantage for small shops.
In conclusion, I recognize that nowadays people prefer to buy at well-known brands, but I believe that small shops still have their our customers and continue developing in the future.