I agree - things have changed dramatically over the past 20-30 years. There has been something of a renaissance since the global financial crash with a greater emphasis on repair and re-cycle, but the trends against that and the small retailer are tremendous. I have a friend whose family business was a haberdashery stall in the market, but he says the market is no longer a "destination" for shopping. He, like you, made a break and has a different career now. Good that your dad saw that you were successful.