Is The Chain Store A Menace?

By J. C. Penny

Book Overview

""Is The Chain Store A Menace?"" by J.C. Penny is a thought-provoking book that delves into the impact of chain stores on local businesses and communities. The author, who is a successful businessman himself, examines the rise of chain stores and their effects on small businesses, employment, and consumer behavior. Through a series of case studies and personal anecdotes, Penny argues that while chain stores may offer lower prices and convenience, they ultimately harm local economies and communities by driving out small businesses and reducing job opportunities. He also offers solutions for how communities can support local businesses and resist the dominance of chain stores. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the economics of retail and the impact of corporate power on local communities.""THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Basis for Stability, by J. C. Penny. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766159450.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162845155
• ISBN13: 9781162845159
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"