It's been open since 1851, and the owner still asks about your kids by name — now that's a loyalty program.
Marilla Country Store in Marilla, New York
Marilla Country Store has operated since 1851, outlasting wars, depressions, and pandemics. Three families have owned it. The current owner knows every item's story and asks customers about their kids by name. It's still a working store, not a museum.
Source: Marilla Country Store in Marilla, New York — Atlas Obscura
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