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If shops want you to ‘shop local’…

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Alwayslostthedummy · 01/09/2024 15:47

Why do they have such prohibitive opening hours?

We need to buy a new fridge/freezer, would prefer to shop local as I hate giving money to Currys etc because of bad experiences. Looking at the shops selling appliances within a 20 mile radius, all are closed on Sundays and a fair few closed Saturdays too!

Its the same in my local high street, there are a couple of nice fancy gifty type shops where I would buy presents/homewards/toys. One is closed all weekend and the other opens for 4 hours on Saturday.

AIBU to think businesses are missing a trick here? I don’t have any data on this but presume in a lot of cases those with spending power work during the week. Is it any wonder retail parks and online shopping is taking over?

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BiscuityBoyle · 01/09/2024 15:54

I agree. We went to a nearby town today that is very middle class with a busy high street. All the coffee shops were open but the gift/clothes/antique shops were closed.

And the same with so many other services that are only available during work hours.

ChopstickNovice · 01/09/2024 15:51

It's a massive shame. My favourite independent bookshop opens 10-4 weekdays and only 9-12 Saturdays!

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