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by puppylover on March 26th, 2007

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Do you think Wal-Mart is to blame for the loss of all the mom and pop stores? Or what do you think has happened to them? Is Wal-Mart good for our economy?

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  • by sssherri on March 28th, 2007

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    I grew up in a family owned business (general country store) which has operated for 45 years now. While Wallmart, Lowes & other superstores have, indeed hurt our business the unique "old fashioned" customer service has helped us to hold our own. No, we cannot charge the same as them in many cases, but we can & do offer extra assistance, whether it be in helping a new homeowner repair a plumbing problem, assist in getting the right pair of work boots for the job they're working, or to just recognizing the customer the next time they come in.
    These days I have been suprised at the number of new customers that come in just because we are an independant business. Many, because we are in a military town & it reminds them of their own home town or some because they want to support the local businesses in their area. But most of them like the personal touch the super stores cannot or will not give.

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    • I really like this answer. +3

      cellar-door_26

      by cellar-door_26 on March 30th, 2007

    • Thank you.

      sssherri

      by sssherri on March 31st, 2007

    • Good for you. I'm a small business shopper myself. I would not have been able to do most of the projects I've completed without the help I received from the guys at the hardware store "down the street." I can't even place a value on it.

      Thriftymaid

      by Thriftymaid on September 16th, 2009

    • Good for you & Thanks.

      sssherri

      by sssherri on September 16th, 2009

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