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Originally Posted by Coolbreeze
I'd like so see less of a few things, I think the major brand chain store franchises are drowning out the charming family businesss the area was known for.
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My wife and sister in law opened a yarn shop in Wolfeboro 3 1/2 years ago. It became necessary to close it down this past year in November. The yarn and products they featured were higher end. After having paid the rent out of our pocket for several months, it was time to close.
Once they announced the closing, and started selling everything off, people (locals) would come in and say "we hate to see you go, you are so convenient), but when they looked them up on their customer base, they had never bought a thing! Many businesses in this area either have to close in the winter or hope that the locals will support them during the slow months of winter.
I believe that in the past year in Wolfeboro alone, there are 10 business that have closed their doors.
the quaint little shops are slowly going away, not just because of the big box stores or chains, but because of a lack of support from the locals. The locals will drive 15 or 20 miles each way to go to a chain store rather than support the local economy. JMHO
