In response to Alex Purdy...

Do you think the local movement will continue to grow and the nationally owned stores will have to change tactics to entice customers?
Do you think it is possible to have a whole community go local and stop buying from out of town owned companies?

I agree with the first question because i think a buy local movement once it hits the national scale will entice buyers to follow the buy local trend, therefore large corporations will need to adapt to buy locally in order to survive in the market. I certainly believe that it is possible for a community to eliminate any purchases that are non-local but i do not think it is anywhere in our near future. Too many businesses survive in this recession because they can import cheaper items opposed to locally producing them.

NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND

I was watching the NBA All-Star Game just a little while ago and realized how much branding the NBA is able to do each game for all players. Players are allowed to select which ever shoes they want to wear but everything other than that must be Official NBA Gear. from headbands to socks, all appearal must be official to NBA qualifications. I find it amazing how easily they are able to brand each and every player.

Do you know of any other large corporations who are able to accomplish this same task so simply?