Economy

How Much Loyalty Do I Owe My Local Shops?

Am I a traitor for ditching one mom-and-pop place for another one?
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We get it: when it’s raining, or you’re tired, or you just want to teleport home as fast as you can, a few blocks can feel like a lot. So should you ditch your old go-to for a new one? CityLab staffers couldn’t agree, so we decided to put together a little point/counterpoint.