“If you can’t beat them join them!” it seems.
One of Australia’s best known shopkeepers is well known for his ability to make a buck.
His and similar companies recently beat a hasty retreat from public reaction to their lobbying for exemptions in order to compete with on-line shopping.
Only one person can say whether love is the motivator for him popping up on-line, but this piece reminds us of the human side of economics – there is more than one bottom line.
Enjoy!
Wondering Pilgrim 