The aim of this article is s to show that contrary to the common parlance and to the widespread belief that treats small business as "the backbone of the economy", in the sense of being the prime motor of wealth and prosperity, therefore the underlying logic is what is good for small business...

The aim of this article is s to show that contrary to the common parlance and to the widespread belief that treats small business as "the backbone of the economy", in the sense of being the prime motor of wealth and prosperity, therefore the underlying logic is what is good for small business...

The history of retailing has become an area of growing scholarly interest over the last few decades, with publications mainly concerning the national historiography of retail and wholesaling. On the other hand, although the retail sector is considered to be one of the most historically...