How are convenience stores shaping modern Chinese culture?
Yes, convenience stores are changing modern Chinese culture in a way. This is because that they are reflecting modern day city life. Life in China’s cities has changed some what say 10-20 years ago, now there are many more women and people, specially the younger generation, who are working and leading busy lifes. With the opening of stores like 7-11 with other big chain convenience stores these are providing easy access to more ready made goods in a clean environment. The result of this with the busy modern life in the cities is that local produce markets that sell ingredients, that are often regarded as dirty, are starting to lose business. This is especially true in other Asian countries like Thailand were local produce markets have closed and thus a bit of the local culture is lost. While supermarkets are not classified in the same league as the likes of 7-11, big chains like Tesco and Carrefour are starting to break into China, and plus they have become popular and many Chinese peo
