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Re:The hype about an incoming wave of tech IPOs has undersco... by aeternus on Friday May 17, 2019 @07:41PM (#19944614)
I'd wager a simpler explanation: People in SF especially are increasingly purchasing every-day items online.

This means retail shops need to capitalize on discovery and unique items. Especially items that are unique enough that people can't just snap a pic and order/price-compare it online.

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Re:The hype about an incoming wave of tech IPOs has undersco... by askafriend on Saturday May 18, 2019 @02:25AM (#19946012)
Bingo. This is it.

OP's hatred of San Francisco blinded him to the simple truth.

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Re:The hype about an incoming wave of tech IPOs has undersco... by shstalwart on Saturday May 18, 2019 @04:53AM (#19946405)
Not really. Normal people have basically no interest Himalayan salt.
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Re:The hype about an incoming wave of tech IPOs has undersco... by askafriend on Saturday May 18, 2019 @01:39PM (#19948633)
Himalayan salt is sold in Costco. It's not just an SF thing.
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