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HBS Working Knowledge January 17, 2005 Robert Spector	When Category Domination Isn't Enough Reacting negatively to jammed aisles and backed-up checkout lines, shoppers are turning to smaller specialty stores, where they can get in and get out. In response, mega retailers are opening small, easier-to-shop, neighborhood stores, says this book excerpt from Category Killers.
Real Estate Portfolio May/Jun 2001 Merrie S. Frankel	Neighborhood Shopping Centers vs. the Superstores The expansion of superstores by Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target continues to affect community shopping centers. Despite these challenges, we believe that grocery- and discount-anchored community shopping centers remain stable assets overall...
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