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Store Observations

Observing business, community, consumption and the market through real stores, restaurants, retail and services—not reviews or ratings.

Literary illustration: David returns to the shop where he once worked while I serve a customer and he waits to one side.

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When the ’90s Kids Reach Middle Age

Literary illustration: David returns to the shop where he once worked while I serve a customer and he waits to one side.STORE OBSERVATIONSWhen the ’90s Kids Reach Middle AgeRead story →

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