open shopping
[/ˈoʊpən ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/]
noun
compras abertas
1. A retail shopping model where customers can freely browse and select merchandise without restrictions, typically in an open-plan store layout without closed sections or locked displays
The supermarket's open shopping format allows customers to pick items directly from shelves.
O formato de compras abertas do supermercado permite que os clientes peguem itens diretamente das prateleiras.
2. In banking and finance, a system where customers can openly compare and switch between different financial products and providers
Open shopping in the banking sector gives consumers more freedom to choose their preferred services.
As compras abertas no setor bancário dão aos consumidores mais liberdade para escolher seus serviços preferidos.
3. A purchasing approach where buyers can openly solicit and compare bids from multiple suppliers without exclusive arrangements
The company uses open shopping to ensure competitive pricing from vendors.
A empresa usa compras abertas para garantir preços competitivos dos fornecedores.
The term 'open shopping' reflects modern consumer culture emphasizing transparency, choice, and competition. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in the banking sector following financial reforms that increased consumer freedom. In the USA, it aligns with free-market principles and consumer protection advocacy. The concept is becoming increasingly important in discussions about digital commerce and financial inclusion.
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