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Many of these small business have moved to the internet - bigger possible market with much less direct overhead costs. Toss in the no-sales tax advantage of eCommerce and it's hard for a physical store to compete.<br> <br> The whole concept of going to the store to buy something is gone for many things already - and going away for many more. With the exception of groceries, one could easily go months without having to enter a storefront - and save at least 10% across the board. (Done this...)<br> <br> Something things will likely never move entirely online (buying a car) but I'd be astonished if we're not back to the Sears mail order store front model in 10 years.<br> <br> As an example, it's 3-4% cheaper to go to walmart.com & have them ship it to your local store for pickup instead of going there directly and taking it off the shelf yourself. If you don't absolutely need it right now - you'd be better off lighting $20 bills on fire than actually going to the store to buy things directly.<br> <br> Things are changing. This is a good thing. People will adapt.
By Andrew

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