Same thing going on here in the US. Probably not much can be done about it though. In fact, big box stores such as Best Buy are struggling. Tire kickers use them to preview and item then find it cheaper on line. But, someone once said “change is the only constant”. And, it is.....
Sounds like the “No More Walmart” crowd is going to start learning Austrian.
Keine Kaufland
Urban obsolescence bump for later....