10.1 Shopping in hypermarkets

Why are small local shops in Poland closing?

• People prefer to drive to huge shopping centres outside town

• There are problems with parking the car

• Hypermarkets offer a wide variety of goods

• Hypermarkets have competitive prices

What is one of the reasons why out-of-town shopping is popular in Poland?

• There are no problems with parking the car

• Hypermarkets are well-stocked

• Hypermarkets offer a wide variety of goods

• Hypermarkets have competitive prices

How do many Poles treat shopping in hypermarkets?

• As a necessary chore

• As a way to support local businesses

• As a pleasant way of spending leisure time

• As a way to save money

What can customers find in hypermarkets?

• Only food and clothes

• Only household goods and cosmetics

• Almost everything they want

• Only toys and sports equipment

Why are goods in hypermarkets generally sold more cheaply than in small local shops?

• Hypermarkets have lower operating costs

• Hypermarkets receive government subsidies

• Hypermarkets have higher profit margins

• Hypermarkets have exclusive deals with suppliers

What can bargain hunters do in hypermarkets?

• Save money on things which are on sale or special offer

• Buy items at regular prices

• Pay more for goods than in small local shops

• Return items and get their money back

What is the advantage of paying by credit card in hypermarkets?

• Customers can choose the method of payment

• Customers can make regular payments over a period of time

• Customers can get a discount on their purchase

• Customers can return the item and get their money back

Why are hypermarkets open until late in the evening and on Sundays?

• To attract more shoppers

• To provide convenience for people who work

• To increase their profit margins

• To compete with small local shops

What factors contribute to the success of hypermarkets?

• Limited assortment of goods

• High prices and poor service

• Lack of convenience for customers

• Wide variety of goods and competitive prices

What is the main reason why hypermarkets attract more shoppers in Poland?

• They offer a wide variety of goods

• They have the lowest prices in the market

• They provide excellent customer service

• They are conveniently located outside town