If you’re looking for some good news, Americans are supporting smaller stores, AKA, mom-and-pops, more than ever before. According to a poll conducted by OnePoll, commissioned by Templeton Distillery, the COVID pandemic has changed the shopping habits of many consumers. The story was published last week by StudyFinds.org. Polling data showed that 68 percent of those polled (2,000) personally know a local business owner impacted by the pandemic. That includes those that have struggled to pay the rent or their employees. Three out of five respondents said they don’t mind paying more than retail value for a product if they’re buying it ...