For most people the primary appeal of large stores is convenience and pricing. (Also for young people a place to hang out) In truth frequently, in places like Walmart, the service is poor and although there are numerous inexpensive prices there are a number of prices that are higher than they turn out to be in smaller area stores.

In actual fact larger stores pay less taxes than are created in and equivalent area supporting small businesses and homes, have a negative impact on the environment both physically and certainly aesthetically, lack the assurance and enjoyment of a personal relationship with a small business owner, and a guarantee of their support in the event of product deficiencies or other issues.  

The bottom-line is that despite the fact a large doors are frequently less expensive when I look at the overall picture including what did this tonight me in personal contact community support a healthy ecology and other things they simply cost too much.
In addition my local stores will never sell my personal information to other businesses in order to make income.