Department stores are large chain stores that some criticize for driving out small businesses, lack of unionization, and questionable environmental practices. They offer low prices due to their size and contracts with suppliers. They are often located along highways and have unremarkable architecture. They can be divided into general stores, category killers, and warehouse clubs. […]
DIY retailers offer tools, supplies, and services to help customers complete projects at home. They sell kits, books, and videos, and may offer demos and classes. They also sell building materials and tools, and some offer cut-to-size supplies and consulting services. Do-it-yourself (DIY) retailers provide customers with tools and supplies to complete projects at home […]
Niche stores cater to specific segments of the population, offering products or services related to a specific concept. They can be hobby-based, occupational, or lifestyle-specific, and may operate online or in real estate formats. Some require a physical storefront, while others can be successful as online businesses. Niche stores are those that cater to a […]
Consignment stores sell secondhand goods, but unlike thrift stores, profits are split between the store and the seller. Consignment shops only accept items in good condition, and often carry designer clothes at a fraction of the cost. Buyers can find good deals on branded clothing. Consignment stores are often confused with thrift stores because both […]
The only “stealth” Starbucks in the world is located inside the CIA headquarters in Virginia. It serves thousands of caffeine-addicted CIA employees who must pass rigorous interviews and background checks to work there. There’s a coffee shop in America that won’t show up on your phone’s GPS. It has all the familiar signage, talented baristas, […]
