>The used bookstore collapse from 2002-present has been a slow-moving, silent killer of independent bookstores. Davis, CA had a half dozen bookstores until Borders moved in. Then Borders went bust in 2011 and they were left nearly a book desert.
I don't get it: how would Borders put independent used bookstores out of business? People who want used books (either because they actually like old books, or because they want good prices) aren't going to find them at Borders or any other new bookstore. They're different markets.
>This mirrors, in a more minor way, food deserts that Walmart's expansion and contraction brings.
Same thing here: people who want quality food aren't going to shop at Walmart.
I don't get it: how would Borders put independent used bookstores out of business? People who want used books (either because they actually like old books, or because they want good prices) aren't going to find them at Borders or any other new bookstore. They're different markets.
>This mirrors, in a more minor way, food deserts that Walmart's expansion and contraction brings.
Same thing here: people who want quality food aren't going to shop at Walmart.