Why are shops closed at 6pm in Wolverhampton city centre? [closed]

It's a strange phenomenon because I don't expect English cities to be closed that early at 6pm in Wolverhampton, UK, viz.

Is there any (economical), (historic), (social) reason for closing so early? Strange enough, Wolverhampton has a pseudo-24hrs hypermarket.

Are there other UK cities that are like these? Is it a normal thing for English cities to close early on weekdays like in Sydney, Australia?

Please don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing the closing hours, I like in a German city that also closes early but a little later at 8pm. I'm just curious as to whether there's a reason for early closing time in English cities and I would like to prepare myself just in case I arrive at a city at 6pm and I couldn't find shops, e.g. pharmacy, bookshops, clothing shops.

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Best Answer

The times do seem a little early for a town the size of Wolverhampton. But Wolverhampton is not really an independent city. It's effectively an outer suburb of Birmingham, the second largest city in the UK. As you note in your question there is also a large retail park nearby.

Therefore people who have cars will have no problem driving to the retail park or a more central area of the West Midlands conurbation. So the demand for local shops is less.

The same phenomenon can be observed around other large cities, such as London

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Why do shops close at 6 in the UK?

They don't want to work evenings any more than you do, and most shop owners don't want to pay staff to work evenings unless there is the trade to support it. Europeans haven't bought into the idea that 'shopping is entertainment', or that everyone should be able to buy plumbing supplies at 2am.

Why shops close early in uk?

Why do shops close early on Sundays? Laws dictate that large retail stores in the UK can only open for a maximum of 6 hours between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. As a result, most big shops in the UK are open from 11 am to 5 pm, with some choosing to open at 10 am and close at 4 pm.

What is shopping like in Wolverhampton?

Shopping in Wolverhampton is one of the best things to do when visiting the City Centre. With two indoor shopping centres linked together - The Mander Centre and The Wulfrun Centre - both with ample car parking, Wolverhampton City Centre has got everything you need and want.

What shops are in Wulfrun shopping Centre?

The Wulfrun Centre is located in the heart of Wolverhampton's City Centre, just off Dudley Street. Shops include the well-known high street stores such as Primark, Poundland, Iceland, Game, Peacocks and Argos to name just a few.

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