[Winona Online Democracy] What the Strib article describes is exactly the antidote to Wal Mart that most experts cite: offer something completely different. No small business is going to survive going head-to-head with Wal Mart, Target, or K-Mart selling shampoo, socks, and kleenex. Smaller businesses need to offer the niche merchandise, the unusual service or ambience, and neighborhood convenience.
This is why Choates, Nash's and Kindt's (anyone remember these?) will never come back, but also why Krispy Kreme can never replace Bloedow's. Phil Carlson, Mpls _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
