Final action appears near for the reconstruction of Mulholland s Grocery Store in Malvern. Construction bids should open soon to rebuild the business following a 2021 fire, said owner Tom Mulholland.
Increased competition from online retailers, the onslaught of chains such as Dollar General stores and an aging lineup of independent grocers have only made things tougher.
Increased competition from online retailers, the onslaught of chains such as Dollar General stores and an aging lineup of independent grocers have only made things tougher.
Preserving grocery stores has been a perennial challenge for rural communities, and lawmakers in Nebraska and elsewhere have proposed legislation that could provide a lifeline.