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Bluebag Media
Retail is
changing but economic outlook is positive
GREENVILLE – “Retail as we know it is changing.” That is the general
consensus of three individuals who tend to keep a finger on the pulse
of local economics. According to Darke County Commissioner Mike
Stegall, the brick and mortar ‘big box’ stores are going away. Main
Street Greenville Executive Director Amber Garrett and Darke County
Visitors Bureau Executive Director Deanna York agree.
“Visitors don’t come to Darke County to shop at big box stores they can
find in their own communities,” York said. “They are looking for unique
experiences… experiences that make Darke County distinct.” Garrett
noted the ‘big box’ stores that recently closed in Greenville –
JCPenney and Staples – are in “the process of changing their business
model or struggling as a company.” JCPenney closed 40 stores in 2014;
Staples closed 170. Stegall said the same thing about K-Mart and Big
Lots.
“They have to change if they want to stay viable,” Stegall said.
“Walmart has the nitch (for now). They keep items in stock.” Noting
smaller stores will ship to the store or the home, he added, “That’s
the way it’s going. You have to embrace it...
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