• Honytawk@discuss.tchncs.de
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    6 days ago

    Then explain what makes them different from corner shops. Because so far, every characteristic is just a characteristic of a corner shop.

    It is like claiming there are a species of poodle that are different from poodles.

    • lapping6596@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      The big things are the deli counter and vibe of the place. Things aren’t necessarily super over priced like chain convenient stores. They also often also tailor to more specific customers. There is one near me that has shelves of Indian products while another just a block away carries Polish products.