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I think people just like chain stores better. Plus they can take advantage of bulk buying for materials, services, advertising, etc.
by treis 5y ago
I think people just like chain stores better. Plus they can take advantage of bulk buying for materials, services, advertising, etc.
- canadaduane 5y agoIt could simply be brand recognition. Visitors to a city will know which chain stores to visit to get what they need, glossing over (or avoiding) unfamiliar stores. So mom&pop stores get local customers, while chain stores get local PLUS just-visiting customers; multiply by months and years.