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Bluebag Media
More consumers
looking for unique, local shopping
GREENVILLE – “Retail is in a massive transformation period. Consumers
have lost their enthusiasm for strolling through massive stores…” This
quote by consumer psychologist Kit Yarrow was offered by Main Street
Greenville Executive Director Amber Garrett as a reason for the growing
shopping trends in Greenville and Darke County. More consumers are
buying online; but those consumers also look for that “special
something,” from one of a kind to unique items exhibiting local flavor.
“Downtown Greenville offers that unique experience you will never find
at a big box store or online,” she said. “The character of the historic
buildings, dedicated business owners and one-of-a-kind shops create a
shopping experience you will not find elsewhere.”
To make her point, Garrett noted an outdoor shopping mall, such as The
Greene in Beavercreek. “You will notice the developers of that shopping
center have built an exact replica of a downtown district (such as
ours),” she said. “But our buildings and district have a history and
stories to create an atmosphere you can never replicate.”
Darke County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Deanna York noted this
atmosphere can be found throughout Darke County. In addition to village
historic buildings and shopping areas, there are tourism opportunities
unique to the county...
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