"The pandemic shutdowns may be five years behind us, but the rising cost of goods, tariffs, theft, and general uncertainty have hit small businesses especially hard," writes Jean Chen. She talks with local business owners at Modern Mouse and Two Marys’ Mercantile about their challenges. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/gift-stores-struggle-stay-open-alameda/

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