Yes and no. With a chain you're certain some % is going back to HQ. That's not the case with a co-op. So even if the goods are sourced outside your area - and c

Yes and no. With a chain you're certain some % is going back to HQ. That's not the case with a co-op. So even if the goods are sourced outside your area - and chances are some are going to have to be in this era - the co-op still wins in terms of money "retention". If the co-op banks with a local credit union, that's another plus. Chains likely aren't doing that either. Again, check out the book. He had great insights and great ideas.