PRO vs. CON: Has the Proliferation of Large Chain Stores Been Beneficial to Consumers and the Communities in Which They Are Built?

YES Moe Cain of the International Mass Retail Association believes that large chain stores are beneficial to consumers and the communities in which they are built. He believes that the question of being beneficial or not is a "no-brainer." Cain states that mass retailers deserve much of the credit for bringing U.S. consumers an unparalleled range of quality merchandise at competitive prices. Large chain stores deliver what shoppers want: great bargains on popular items …

…successful is we have became a nation of hyper consumers. Downtown shopping districts comprised of small businesses take some of the efficiency out of over consumption. Taylor focuses on city centers as bustling, thriving, and fun. They breathe life into a community. They allow cities and town to stand out from each other. They provide an atmosphere for people to interact with each other than just cannot be found at Target, Wal-Mart or Home Depot.