Amidst the daily news about artificial intelligence and the online (sharing) economy, it would seem that the old-fashioned Main Street store is a thing of the past. Economic trends show a clear downward trend for traditional retail. But there’s one industry that’s challenging this trend. Hardware stores, lumber yards, garden supply centers and paint shops are doing very well and have been solidifying their status as a crucial component of a healthy Main Street economy. And, with that, a healthy real society in an emerging virtual world.
Main street is alive: The revenge of the independent hardware stores
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