Comment Comment by shadowtree Consumers vote with their wallets that they prefer the big box stores. Reagan removed bargaining restrictions on big box stores, which lowered prices.Bad or good for consumers?Does it matter if you need to drive 8 or 11 miles (non-desert vs. desert) to buy boxed cereals and processed food?CostCo rides the same dynamic, at scale. CostCo deserts?Want to fix it, HN-style? Create a startup! But more regulation? Ffs. parent shadowtree 1 year ago
Bad or good for consumers?
Does it matter if you need to drive 8 or 11 miles (non-desert vs. desert) to buy boxed cereals and processed food?
CostCo rides the same dynamic, at scale. CostCo deserts?
Want to fix it, HN-style? Create a startup! But more regulation? Ffs.