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Here's how gyms, salons and ice cream are changing America's Main Streets

Wednesday, August 12, 2026


Retail storefronts across American Main Streets are increasingly being occupied by gyms, salons, and ice cream shops rather than traditional retail stores, reflecting changes in consumer spending patterns.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5928083/retail-services-gyms-salons-restaurants-downtown-main-street

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