I recall hearing that this is the same phenomena that resulted in finally ending the 'Blue Laws' requiring all stores to be closed on Sunday. IIR the story, th

I recall hearing that this is the same phenomena that resulted in finally ending the 'Blue Laws' requiring all stores to be closed on Sunday. IIR the story, the Blue Law fine in NYC for opening on Sunday was $500/day. Woolworths just decided to open anyway and pay it, since they's make more than that. Due to competitive pressure, everyone soon decided to open, and just fight it. The laws soon officially ended. Here's a NYT archive story https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/19/nyregion/sunday-shopping-a-way-of-life-for-millions.html https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/19/nyregion/sunday-shopping-...