As recently as 10 years ago, Bunny's didn't accept debit or credit cards. Some trends come and go, such as video rentals at Nickles. When movies came out, we put them in. On other days, the shepherd's pie is a big favorite. It's not my niche.
Many grocers confide that their single biggest worry is the consolidation of suppliers.
Where they used to have dozens of bakeries to choose from, now there's only a handful. Still, it's not enough to discourage him from working seven days at week at his business, with Sunday afternoon and evening the only time off. Some people grow too big. I'll be in here making pork pies every day. When it comes down to it, Manchester's local markets have survived because no one can match their ability to meet their customers' needs - and the store owners know those needs because they genuinely respect and like their customers.