Shopping Large

A few years after Walmart started converting their regular stores to huge Super Centers, I began wondering how long it would be until customers tired of the massive store format. I think it took about 20 years. Time will tell, but given the choice between a huge massive store like a Walmart Super Center or a more quant shopping experience like the one in this picture, I'm guessing a lot of folks are like me and would take the latter, when it makes sense. Of course, you can't walk into a little store like this and expect to buy a riding lawn mower, a brick of .22 shells and a 60" TV, and I have to admit I do like that option. But when I just need a few items, I'm willing to pay a little more to not have to fight the masses or hike a quarter mile to get back to my truck once I've acquired what I went in for. I don't think I'm the only one who likes a smaller store but, time will tell. And when you factor in the massive growth of online shopping, it doesn't look good long term for the mega-mass store format.
One thing's for sure: the corporate folks will figure it out, if they haven't already. In the meantime, I think I'll run up to Walmart for a new shotgun, a set of tires and a toothbrush. While I'm there, I may as well get a few Big Macs and take out a huge bank loan for something I don't need. What the snot: I might also rent a Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine and get my hair cut...just for the heck of it. I'll keep you posted....