Collier closure, and the future of downtown | Guest commentary

Retailers nationwide — large and small — have been shutting their doors under the weight of shifting consumer trends and economic realities. Joann Stores, Macy’s, Rite Aid, Regal Cinemas, and even Advance Auto Parts are just a few among many. Chico is acutely experiencing these changes after losing an iconic, 150-year-old downtown institution: Collier Hardware.

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