This has been exacerbated by the insistence of some cooperative boards of directors on fencing the perimeter of the central market to ensure that shopping carts do not slip out or disappear, sometimes after traveling long distances with customers. Furthermore, a large number of these carts are damaged due to frequent use and have not been replaced for long periods.

This negatively impacts the customer's shopping experience due to the annoying noises emanating from the worn wheels. Recently, it has been noticeable that a large number of shareholders in these cooperatives have resorted to shopping online and using social media to shop in parallel markets and stores. They have access to any items they desire without any hassle or effort, and at prices close to those available in cooperatives. They prefer online shopping over going to cooperatives or markets. The newspaper staff visited some supermarkets and branches of cooperatives in more than one area. The aforementioned problems are evident inside and around cooperatives, in addition to the weak follow-up by some administrations about public comfort, as large areas for parking remain unshaded to protect customers’ cars from the sun’s rays in summer. Some even take advantage and resort to parking in spaces designated for people with special needs near markets and branches, causing suffering for this important segment.

What makes matters worse is that some cars remain in cooperative society parking lots for long periods, without their management taking any action against the owners. This is especially true since they exploit customers’ spaces for an indefinite period, making it difficult for customers to find a parking space close to the market, especially during festivals and shows.

Moreover, if these vehicles have broken down, their appropriate place is in garages or around their owner’s home until they are repaired, rather than causing congestion in cooperative parking lots, with the possibility of being vandalized, damaged, or misused by some unscrupulous individuals at any time. With the abundance of weekly and monthly promotions offered by cooperatives, further study is required by some boards of directors to ensure that citizens enjoy a comfortable shopping experience, free from fatigue and suffering, particularly in the month of August, when humidity is expected to rise. It is unreasonable for customers to park their vehicles far from markets, or to shop in cooperatives that suffer from air conditioning problems for more than an hour at times. There are also other negatives related to the absence of prices on consumer and food products and items at some cooperatives.