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Corner Shops: Community Pillars and Cultural Resilience
This chapter examines the vital role of corner shops in local communities, emphasizing their importance as convenient sources of everyday goods and symbols of trust between shop owners and residents. It highlights the historical context of South Asian immigrants entering the corner shop industry and the evolving landscape of these businesses through generations. Additionally, the discussion sheds light on the contemporary challenges faced by corner shops in the UK, while celebrating their role as community hubs and contributors to the local economy.
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