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Wal-Mart is being attacked for ruining mom and pop businesses but few recognize that the company started out as one itself. It's just one of several underdogs to rise to the top.

Some family businesses try to cover up the fact that they're "mom and pop" shops, but the truth is that many customers like the personal relationship that comes with family-based entrepreneurs and the local history they have.