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How have shopping habits transformed over time?

I can explain how consumer spending has changed over time and how local councils are regenerating the high street.

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How have shopping habits transformed over time?

I can explain how consumer spending has changed over time and how local councils are regenerating the high street.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Consumer spending in the UK has shifted towards online shopping and experience-based purchases.
  2. The decline of the high street has been accelerated by the growth of online companies and Covid-19 lockdowns.
  3. Local councils are using regeneration strategies to improve retail areas and boost local economies.
  4. The Brixton Arches case highlights how regeneration can raise rents and displace long-standing businesses.
  5. This highlights the link between regeneration and gentrification in high street redevelopment.

Keywords

  • Regeneration - when an area is improved by investing in buildings, transport, shops, and public spaces to make it better for people to live, work and visit

  • Gentrification - when an area becomes more expensive because of new developments, causing original residents or businesses to be displaced as rents and prices go up

Common misconception

Regeneration benefits everyone in the community.

Pupils may think regeneration always helps everyone, but if it is not planned in an inclusive manner it can lead to gentrification, displacing long-standing residents and businesses.


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Use the Brixton Arches case study to show both sides of regeneration. Encourage pupils to explore the tensions between economic improvement and community displacement. Use a class discussion to help pupils understand that regeneration and gentrification are linked but not the same.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is an example of sustainable shopping?
buying a new fast fashion item online
ordering next-day delivery from a major retailer
Correct answer: purchasing second-hand trainers from a charity shop
buying imported goods with lots of packaging
Q2.
The economy focuses on reusing and recycling materials instead of throwing them away.
Correct Answer: circular, cyclical
Q3.
Match the start of the sentence with its ending.
Correct Answer:Young people can promote local shopping,by creating campaigns or sharing posts online.

by creating campaigns or sharing posts online.

Correct Answer:One way to take social action is,by supporting their local high street shops.

by supporting their local high street shops.

Correct Answer:When you choose sustainable shopping,it benefits the environment and local community.

it benefits the environment and local community.

Q4.
When money spent in a local shop is re-spent nearby, it creates a positive chain reaction known as the __________ effect.
divider
addition
maximum
Correct answer: multiplier
Q5.
Match the word with its definition.
Correct Answer:local economy,the businesses, jobs and money based within a specific area

the businesses, jobs and money based within a specific area

Correct Answer:sustainable choice,a decision made that considers environmental and future impact

a decision made that considers environmental and future impact

Correct Answer:business rates,payments made by companies to local authorities to help fund services

payments made by companies to local authorities to help fund services

Q6.
Most businesses pay business rates and Tax which are taxes only businesses pay.
Correct Answer: Corporation

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word with its definition.
Correct Answer:regeneration,when an area is improved by investment to make it better for people

when an area is improved by investment to make it better for people

Correct Answer:gentrification,when an area becomes more expensive because of new developments

when an area becomes more expensive because of new developments

Correct Answer:consumer,a person who buys things or pays for services

a person who buys things or pays for services

Q2.
Many people now choose to spend money on , like themed afternoon tea or playing glow-in-the-dark golf, instead of just buying products.
Correct Answer: experiences
Q3.
Which of these is a reason why the high street has declined in recent years?
there are more parking spaces now
Correct answer: Covid-19 lockdowns and rise of online companies
high streets have better public transport
people are shopping earlier in the day
Q4.
Order the events that happened at Brixton Arches.
1 - regeneration of railway arches
2 - businesses temporarily left
3 - businesses asked to return
4 - businesses charged higher rent
5 - business closures occurred
Q5.
Local are using regeneration strategies to help retail areas grow.
Correct Answer: councils, governments
Q6.
What is one challenge associated with regeneration?
It always makes things better for everyone.
Correct answer: It can increase prices and push out smaller businesses.
It reduces the number of shops available.
It lowers the quality of buildings.