| Before settling here in the United States, I had no clue about dollar store products, moreso dollar store wholesale items. The retail experience in the Philippines years ago, was pretty limited to local brands and produce. Coming across a dollar store item was such a long shot then. But that was yesterday. With the liberalization of imports and exports in my motherland, almost every foreign brand that we could think of, has set up shop in the Philippines. I actually get surprised sometimes, when I see that my Philippine-based friends have more imported brands in their possession compared to me--practical me. Thanks also to the internet, access to dollar store items are easier than ever. Pinoys get to shop from here. And I get to shop all things Pinoy! With all these changes in the shopping experience, we all stand to benefit from it. More dollar outlet stores translate to more consumption, and then translates to a more active economy, that ultimately becomes a healthier climate for workers and consumers like you and me. Yes, I have come a long way from the those small stores in the Philippines. Give me just a little more time, and I am pretty sure my retail reflexes would change as well. Good luck to my financier! :) Labels: Blogging, Business |