Shopping has become a "hobby" Nowadays people have more money than in the past. People couldn't afford buying luxurious things before because there weren't means and money. However, actually shopping is not a necessity, it is a craving. An example of this is the clothes. Many people buy clothes because they are interested in fashion. Other people buy them because they like pretty garments... In my opinion nowadays people are nonconformist so they want more new things. Also they are accessible to everybody. Forthere, shopping has become a hobby for a lot of people, althought they haven't much money.