At FedMart, the discount chain Sol Price built in 1950s San Diego, you could buy a can of WD-40 in one size, the big one, and that was the end of the conversation.
Great point. I would be loyal to an enterprise that provided relief. The co-op model is similar. It has member-owners and a philosophy of being run democratically and committing to the community.
Our local food co-op is very small but what’s on the shelves is chosen to suit most of its members most of the time. I sometimes extend my purchases to include things I might not have chosen otherwise (based on trust) and I sometimes have to shop elsewhere. But overall, I get what I need without all that extra work. Our co-op now has 4 locations and each works to offer what the immediate community prefers.
Great point. I would be loyal to an enterprise that provided relief. The co-op model is similar. It has member-owners and a philosophy of being run democratically and committing to the community.
Our local food co-op is very small but what’s on the shelves is chosen to suit most of its members most of the time. I sometimes extend my purchases to include things I might not have chosen otherwise (based on trust) and I sometimes have to shop elsewhere. But overall, I get what I need without all that extra work. Our co-op now has 4 locations and each works to offer what the immediate community prefers.