The real goal is to close underperforming stores with the intention of replacing the ones they close with stores in better locations.
Doesn't look like this is any kind of sign of real decline for them. They have 7,292 stores per the article. So they are closing less than 2%
I swear to christ these people are the dumbest motherfuckers, and nearly half the country is on their side.
The fact that so many idiots are falling in line with ignorant bullshit is just proof of how political advertising is insanely effective. The stance against vaccines is not a medical one - there is really zero debate there - it's a political one based on feelings, surely a great way to handle medical conditions if you're stupid, ignorant and incapable of even the most basic of critical thinking.