The Biggest Loser of Big-Box Stores
by New Economy Working Group on Apr 2, 2014 | Views: 77 | Score: 0
Locally Owned Businesses | National Chains | |
---|---|---|
Dollars that go back into the local economy | 58 | 33 |
For every $100 spent
Sources:
mecep.org
Locally Owned Businesses | National Chains | |
---|---|---|
Dollars that go back into the local economy | 58 | 33 |
A study of business activity in Portland, Maine found that for every $100 spent at a locally owned business, roughly $58 went directly back into the local economy, as compared to only $33 from National chains.