Browse by Subtopic:

Antitrust - News on court cases and regulatory actions dealing with the abuse of market power by large retail chains.

Buy Local Campaigns - Read about some of the most effective "buy local" and "local first" campaigns in the country.

Communities Battle Big Boxes - Stories of successful grassroots efforts to block big-box development.

E-Commerce - News on how e-commerce and sales tax policy is affecting independent retailers.

International News - As big-box retailers expand abroad, many countries are adopting policies to control their growth.

Laws and Ordinances - The latest news on innovative state and local policies to limit corporate retailers and strengthen local economies.

Local Business Development - Stories about strategies to develop and expand independent businesses.

Purchasing Cooperatives - Stories that examine how local businesses are banding together to gain strength in numbers and counter the big boxes.

Research: Chains vs. Local Stores - The latest research on the impact of chain retailers and the benefits of local businesses.