January 10, 2007

Happy in Chains

In the Atlantic, Virginia Postrel praises chain stores. And I see her point. Mom-and-pops have their charms, sure, but every time I drive by a Barnes and Noble I feel like I have to stop in.

Posted by Stephen Silver at January 10, 2007 07:59 PM
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What's next blogger, are you going to start worshipping Walmart too?
Kudos to Mom and Pop stores that still exist!

Posted by: A at January 11, 2007 09:16 AM

Since I am not a subscriber, I can't read the entire article, but I always try to give Mom/Pop stores the business when I can. But all too often, the chains, particularly B&N offer features or services I just can't get at their smaller counterparts.

By the way, I think in the Philadelphia area, we are pretty lucky to have a whole lot of Mom/Pop places still around.

Posted by: Tom G at January 11, 2007 11:54 AM
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