I think that's largely attributed to differences in consumer/commercial culture between Europe & the US. In the US, it's entirely likely you might find shops a

I think that's largely attributed to differences in consumer/commercial culture between Europe & the US. In the US, it's entirely likely you might find shops and restaurants in a strip mall that have closing times varying by as much as several hours (a book store might close at 6pm, but the restaurant next to it is open until 10pm, and the hair salon next to that is open until 9pm). Being able to quickly glance and see what's open is a huge benefit.