You won't find big chain stores or franchises here as the town is almost entirely self - sufficient, and full of sheer, natural beauty. (dealspwn.com)
Up until 2012, readers tended to discover their next book by visiting bricks - and - mortar bookstores, but with the demise globally of big chain stores like Borders in the USA, Hughes & Hughes in Ireland, Angus & Robertson in Australia, and profit slumps for must UK book retailers, this is no longer the case. (readersfavorite.com)
Big chain stores still account for the majority of shoppers» purchases, according to Mastercard. (nreionline.com)