Corporate Retail out to kill local shops!

[SmithDiving]

At the risk of alienating any other shop owners out there -Well said both Jason & Ghosch.  I thought that this subject had been pretty well disected already.  Our general philosophy of business is that we will do what we need to do to remain viable (profitable) while maintaining the identity we choose for ourselves (high value added/service)  If we are not able to do this and remain competitive (retain our customer base and grow into new markets) we will gladly go away.  I don't know anyone who would willingly put themselves through the rigors of owning a small business without at least the promise of reward in the long run.  We never look at competition as a bad thing, it is simply another opportunity for us to demonstrate why we are the better option.