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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by jrimbault on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:36AM (#50368088)
> multinationals

To be specific, Amazon killed small goods shops in city centers.

The only businesses still open are services (food/restaurants, health, etc). Because those need you to actually bring your own body near the bodies of others.

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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by m000 on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:51AM (#50368300)
Amazon is a major culprit, but not the only one. Don't forget e.g. fast fashion brands. Or appliances brands. Or even restaurant chains.

And of course let's not forget COVID, which was a major factor in destroying small business of any kind.

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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by tonyedgecombe on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:59AM (#50368406)
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