Here’s how gyms, salons and ice cream are changing America’s Main Streets

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Published on August 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Alina Selyukh. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
MilkShake Factory, Maroons Creamery and Hey Yogurt are among the many dessert shops in downtown Ridgewood, N.J., which is seeing a shift from retail to services.

Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.

(Image credit: Thalia Juarez for NPR)

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