I first really noticed the impact of this current recession in September of 2008. Everything seemed to come crashing to a halt as far as retail sales were concerned. Since then it has been a scary time for all. For me, it has also been a very enlightening time as I learned to make adjustments to the store or risk having to close down.
So I've found ways to cut costs, found items that are easier on everyone's pocketbooks, and looked at ways to broaden the scope of what we offer.