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Originally Posted by fjtorres
Some stories can only end badly.
Past a certain point, there is nothing anybody can do to make it otherwise.
All we can do is watch the slow-motion trainwreck and be ready to pick up the pieces.
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This is so true for many retailers these days. Even the successful ones are closing due to circumstances beyond their control. Shop owners tell me it's usually rent increases. Commercial real estate, property taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance costs are hard to predict and sudden increases will force closures.
Also, retailer's online sales directly compete with their B&M stores. I'm sure your local Border's would rather you come in to make your purchases than shop at their company's website.