Bring back the walkable, accessable, decentralized, barter economy, general store!

"General stores used to be in every little town and village.  They would carry a broad range of items, sometimes in a very small space.  People from the surrounding area frequented the store for general goods.  A general store was the main location for the community’s residents to shop.
They sold staple food items like milk and bread, and some household goods, such as hardware and electrical supplies.  Some still exist, but there are fewer and fewer of them.
General stores were established in remote populated areas during the 18th and 19th centuries.  Mobility was somewhat limited and a single store could serve the entire community.  Store owners often adjusted their merchandise to the preferences of their communities.
In the early days of general stores, goods were often traded for local produce and other items.  As the population grew, the need for goods from other areas grew.  This led to the creation of networks of merchants working together. "