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What Is a Hypermarket, and What Are the Pros and Cons?

By Nell McPhersonUpdated Oct 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Key Points

  • Hypermarkets combine a grocery and a department store, offering a one-stop shopping experience.
  • Bulk purchasing allows hypermarkets to offer low prices, benefiting consumers financially.
  • Hypermarkets create jobs and boost nearby small businesses by increasing local foot traffic.

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