PRO vs. CON: Has the Proliferation of Large Chain Stores Been Beneficial to Consumers and the Communities in Which They Are Built?

YES
Moe Cain of the International Mass Retail Association believes that large chain stores are beneficial to consumers and the communities in which they are built. He believes that the question of being beneficial or not is a "no-brainer." Cain states that mass retailers deserve much of the credit for bringing U.S. consumers an unparalleled range of quality merchandise at competitive prices.
Large chain stores deliver what shoppers want: great bargains on popular items and a convenient shipping experience. And where specifically do Americans get these products? From full-line and spe…