IF you can somehow get a network of local retailers in each city, such that the stores together behave like and otherwise have similar operating and economic ch

IF you can somehow get a network of local retailers in each city, such that the stores together behave like and otherwise have similar operating and economic characteristics as regional warehouses, then, yes, I agree, it's possible. That's a big IF, though. I have to take my hat off to you guys for attempting this!