If you grew up in the 1960s, you remember what it was like to stroll into the corner store with a couple of coins jingling in your pocket and the smell of fresh bread or pipe tobacco in the air.
Mom and pop shops were more than just places to grab what you needed—they were the heartbeat of the neighborhood.
Folks behind the counter knew your name, asked about your family, and maybe slipped you a treat when your parents weren’t looking…