Company Store

A company store is a retail outlet operated by a business where employees can purchase goods, often at discounted rates or using company-issued credit or currency. Historically, company stores were common in industries like mining or manufacturing, where workers bought essentials or company-branded items directly from their employer. While convenient, this system sometimes led to financial imbalance if employees owed more than they earned. Today, company stores are less common but may still exist in specific sectors or companies, serving as a way to provide necessary supplies or branded merchandise directly to employees or community members.