One thing to consider is trading down - notice that Dollar General and Family Dollar aren’t on that list.
Even Wal-Mart is feeling strong competition on the low end.
In the “new normal” of Baraq, life is hard if you’re not well off or on the govt dole.
The media hasn't noticed. Apparently, the homelessness problem, that was rampant under Reagan and both Bushes, has been solved, too.