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Supa Savers and Hyper Market surround Cornered Shop.

Mom & Pop Shoppe: Going Out Of Business (Not that it's your fault).

"That's EXACTLY what I wanted to know from you."

"Stupid big chains..."

The marketing is out there now. People all know the pizzas are prepared on the premises. So why no customers?

'Have you been 'helping the environment by supporting local produce' again?'

Businessman sees sign in window of 'Fred's Chili Bowl' restaurant: 'Now Hiring a Bean Counter'.

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

"It was a mom-and-pop, but we inherited it."

Let's all go to a farmer's market.

Business As Usual Bar & Grill: 'How's business? 'Don't ask!'

Mom & Pop General Store - Going Out of Business Slowly But Surely

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

Tips for a green Christmas by Indian Wild Animals.

"I now only take orders online. Shipping is free, especially since you're my neighbor."

"Clean your specs, lady?"

'Let's get one thing straight. I don't want your money, I want your respect.'

'Spending and consuming - that's my kind of patriotism.'

'I remember when it was a row of quaint little coffee bars and boutiques.'

MADE IN CANADA "Buy Canadian"..."Eh!"

"Local shopping, local eating, and...I married the girl next door."

Balloons vs. Rockets

'If we let this happen, soon we'll be swamped in chain stores.'

"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Pop."

"We find shopping at the farmers' market to be more self-congratulatory."

"I've reduced theft by 55%!"

"Typical! There's never anything in it for the little people."

Any shohplifters with a social conscience avoids small businesses.

Support your local bookstore

Today's special: Roadkill stew.

"Come on. I always browse the Mom and Pop stores before buying online."

'We guarantee you won't get your money back.'

'This is what telemedicine looks like for a small practice like ours.'

'Were the lemons grown locally?'