convenience shopping
[/kənˈviːniəns ˈʃɒpɪŋ/]
noun
compras por conveniência
1. The practice of shopping for everyday items at nearby, easily accessible stores rather than planning large shopping trips, often prioritizing proximity and speed over price or selection
Convenience shopping at the corner store allowed her to grab milk and bread without driving to the supermarket.
As compras por conveniência na loja da esquina permitiram que ela pegasse leite e pão sem dirigir até o supermercado.
2. Shopping at convenience stores or small retail outlets for quick purchases of essential items
He engaged in convenience shopping at the 24-hour store on his way home from work.
Ele fazia compras por conveniência na loja 24 horas a caminho de casa do trabalho.
In Brazil, convenience shopping has become increasingly common in urban areas with the growth of small neighborhood markets and convenience stores. In the USA, this behavior is strongly associated with quick stops at local corner stores or chain convenience stores like 7-Eleven. The concept reflects modern consumer priorities of time efficiency and accessibility over cost optimization, particularly in busy urban and suburban lifestyles.
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