Chain store rant

[pektel]

Originally Posted by T.G

If the opening of a single discount cigarette store was able to cause a B&M to go out of business, then I suspect that the B&M probably had bigger issues than just their pricing and was already teetering on the edge.

I agree. I am part owner of a design showroom for cabinetry/flooring/plumbing fixtures/etc. We have never had a problem when a Home Depot/Lowe's pops up in town. In fact, I'd wish they set up right across the street from me. We are experienced, and dedicated to our customers' projects. I can count on one hand the number of kitchens I have lost to Home Depot. And that's only because the customer was comparing apples to oranges.

I only say this because a discount store does have an effect on small business, but not to the point where it will exterminate a competitor all together, all on it's own.

I seriously lol'ed at the wet cedar chip. I have read that some choose to light cigars with a strip of cedar instead of matches/butane lighter. At first I thought it would be a strip of dry cedar to use to light the cigar.