Community Stores of Iowa to open in Estherville
The Community Stores of Iowa announces a new Estherville location opening July 5. It promises big savings by pooling buying power, charging only invoice price plus handling up to 10 percent, and a daily service fee under five cents, with open invoices for customers. The system, already operating in other Iowa towns, aims to cut grocery costs by 20 to 30 percent and extends to auto parts.
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Community Stores
Estherville
Community Stores of Iowa Oppose Speculative Profits
The Community Stores of Iowa argue buyers should not pay more than a reasonable price for services rendered. A public store must fulfill obligations to the public, opposing speculative profits and offering a stated fixed charge for actual services provided.
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Community Stores of Iowa Emphasize Fair Deals and Service
The Community Stores of Iowa advertise standard lines of goods and deny profit focus, arguing that wrapping cost and physical service form most of charges. They condemn substitution as dishonest profiteering, highlighting their founder motto of fair dealing. A Iowa store is nicknamed the Sunshine store for its cheerful atmosphere and courtesy throughout the day.
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Community Stores of Iowa as Direct Purchasing Agents
The Community Stores of Iowa position themselves as direct purchasing agents for Service Patrons, linking producers to homes with high grade economical personal service. They guarantee service focused on absence of speculative profits, charging a small service fee averaging about five percent of a typical family’s grocery bill, while offering standard brands and eliminating substitutions due to profits.
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Community Stores Offer Cash Savings Through Co Op Buying
The Community Stores promote a large volume, low service fee model that delivers grocery items with minimal profit. Patrons contribute a small service fee, enabling collective purchasing power. This cooperative structure claims cash savings of 20 to 30 percent on similar goods and asserts yearly gains exceed 300 percent of service costs.
Community Stores Oppose Merchandising Profiteering
The Community Stores of Iowa state that merchants adding no intrinsic value should not profit from customers. They condemn profiteering and promise excelled service for a small service fee, guaranteeing patrons pay no hidden profit.
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Most Advanced Idea in Merchandising in Iowa stores
Community Stores of Iowa opened a temporary office at Wasserman Store while Estherville Community Store is organized. Interested buyers are invited to confer with representatives as the merchandising methods are explained. The aim is to remove speculative profits and provide groceries at fair prices.
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Estherville
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