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Merchants Must Be Alert to Serve Communities Fairly
Paul Davis of the Paul Davis Dry Goods Co urges retailers to keep prices low and avoid distribution penalties. He cites rising doorbell sales and mail order, group department stores, and rapid merchandising changes as drivers of modern competition. Davis calls for careful market analysis, strong supply chains, and aggressive, up-to-date methods to sustain local merchants and communities.
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Paul Davis
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Chicago
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WA Cameniunity