The chain was unusual in that it was a nonprofit consumers' cooperative; it had been founded by 800 U.S. Post Office workers who wanted to leverage their buying power by purchasing goods directly from wholesalers.
The chain was unusual in that it was a nonprofit consumers' cooperative. It had been founded by 800 U.S. Post Office workers. These 800 U.S. Post Office workers wanted to leverage their buying power by purchasing goods directly from wholesalers.