All the Things That Happen to a Town When a Local Store Closes

When local mainstays close, the damage goes far beyond convenience. Here is how store shutdowns impact community health and connection.

EXPERT OPINION BY JESSICA STILLMAN, CONTRIBUTOR, INC.COM @ENTRYLEVELREBEL

Maybe it’s a change in strategy, a rent hike, a merger, or the next generation not wanting to continue the family business. Local stores that anchor communities close for a variety of reasons. But research shows that when they do, the ripple effects go far wider than just a town losing a place to buy groceries, books, or........

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