When I was a child and young man back in 1949-1960, we drove 70 miles to Denver to shop three times a year. Montgomery Ward, May D&F and other similar stores were wonderlands. Parking was easy, the stores were clean with great selections and the sales people nice. On a smaller scale, our local J.C. Penny, Gamble’s, and family owned stores filled the bill. These stores had close, convenient parking, were clean with good selections and the sales people nice.
Over the next 20 years, City and State taxes boosted prices, undesirable elements moved in and the stores were no longer so clean, the sales people ere not so nice, parking not so convenient and you could get robbed walking to or from your car.
Like you, I can’t buy fresh groceries on line and clothing is difficult. Other items are usually best found with the mouse. It is 120 miles from my door to a pair of work pants otherwise.
For great work clothes try Duluth Trading Company.