31. It is highly decentralized, with each of its divisions operating much like an independent store . 32. Publishers have depended on the freewheeling independent stores 'disparate decisions to help bring books to light. 33. He said the knowledge would enable independent stores to seek the same discounts from publishers. 34. Another shopping area is the downtown district, which is where some, small independent stores are located. 35. Independent stores also sometimes use blatantly false information.36. Independent stores have also reported strong advance sales.37. Various best-seller lists now rely on some combination of reports from chain retailers and independent stores . 38. The public has to make more of an effort to support small, independent stores like this, 39. Dach?and a co-coworker bought the independent store . 40. Dillard has done best buying independent stores that need help on distribution or on the operations side.
