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по Madelyn Napolitano 13 дней назад

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The Vulnerability-Dependence Cycle: Dollar Stores Impact on Food 'Access' in Rural Communities

Dollar stores often establish themselves in rural areas where access to healthy food is limited, targeting low-income communities. These stores use questionable business tactics and exert significant power over suppliers to sell low-cost goods, but at higher per unit prices.

The Vulnerability-Dependence Cycle:       Dollar Stores Impact on Food 'Access' in Rural Communities

Food Perception Barrier: Price

Detrimental impact on the Local Retail Grocery Market Structure exacerbate food access issues

Food Perception Barrier: Convenience

Residents may lack true choice, as geographic, socioeconomic, and food perception barriers are used to the advantage of Dollar stores

Perpetuation of the Cycle:

As initial vulnerabilities are reinforced, the cycle will continue on unless adjustments are implemented.

Comprehensive Approach to Break the Cycle

Initial Intersecting Vulnerabilities:

2.3 million people live in rural areas that lack access to healthy food, 60% of whom are low-income (USDA). Dollar stores heavily locate in these areas.

Rural Areas
Low-Income

Reinforced Vulnerability:

Increased Dependence:

Introduction of Limited Services

Dollar Generals use questionable business tactics to sell low-cost goods to consumers

Corporate Power over Suppliers
Higher per unit prices

The Vulnerability-Dependence Cycle: Dollar Stores Impact on Food 'Access' in Rural Communities