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¹In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are slowly taking the place of small local shops. ²Some people see this as progress, but I mostly disagree. ³Small shops give a more personal service, and they help to keep money in the local area. ⁴The main reason is the kind of service that small shops offer. ⁵Because the owner is often in the shop every day, they get to know their customers and can give advice that a busy chain store cannot give. ⁶For example, the baker in my street remembers what I usually buy, and she tells me when fresh bread is coming out of the oven. ⁷This is why many people feel more welcome in a small shop than in a crowded mall, and why losing these shops is a real loss. ⁸The second reason is what happens to the money we spend. ⁹When we buy from a local shop, the owner usually lives in the same town, so the profit is spent there, in other local businesses, and it pays for local jobs. ¹⁰For instance, in many British towns the main shopping street now has empty shops, because people drive to a mall outside the town instead. ¹¹Clearly, when small shops close, the whole town loses more than it gains, and the streets become quieter and less friendly. ¹²In conclusion, I do not believe that malls replacing local shops is a positive development. ¹³Small shops offer better service, and they keep money and jobs in the community, so towns should do more to protect them.