Due to the increasing time pressure that they face, many consumers are becoming more concerned about the efficiency of their shopping patterns. Retailers have recognize this trend, have improved shopping convenience by offering greater variety in product categories and making it easier for...

Feeling socially integrated and being satisfied with one’s social life are important indicators for happiness and well-being of individuals and for the strength of local communities. The effect of the living environment on social networks and the importance of local social contacts in the...