Scenarios about 'discount stores'
Retail establishments that sell products at prices typically lower than traditional department stores or specialty retailers, often through bulk purchasing, minimized overhead costs, or no-frills shopping environments. Discount stores emerged prominently in the mid-20th century as part of changing consumer cultures and economic patterns, particularly in post-war America. Their development reflects broader historical trends in mass consumption, suburbanization, and the evolution of global supply chains in alternate economic scenarios.
What If Walmart Never Expanded Beyond Arkansas?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sam Walton's retail experiment remained a small regional chain, dramatically altering American retail, labor practices, and global supply chains.