This is an article in Businessweek, presented by Emily Schmitt, that lists 25 best independent stores in America as profiled by George Whalin. They are valued from some aspects such as: great location, profitability, fantastic selection, and competitive prices. That is not all things counted, the stores have to be in business for at least 25 years, be profitable, and have something to distinguish them from competitors. Mr. Whalin has also visited hundreds of retailers across America for 20 years to find that best stores have similar practice to each other. They have customer engagement, a big value. This provides in-store service that customers can hardly find in chain stores. Check the article to see the list and profiles. Read here.