One way to get rid of them evil chain stores

Have them go out of business.

From Calculated Risk yesterday, we have this chart:

I leave it up to others to conclude whether that is good or bad.

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The weak go under; the strong grab their market share

So I'd say it's about a wash.

Not only did Walmart bring about the demise of many mom-and-pop retailers, they had a hand in either weakening or driving out of business regional department store chains like Ben Franklin, Grant's, Newberry's, TG&Y, and many others.