Question: Do You Prefer to Shop at Big Box Stores or Mom-and-Pops?

Walk through any of Commack's strip malls and you'll find mom-and-pop shops coexisting with many big box retailers.

Places like Emily Sky Fashions and compete with, , and other nearby retailers for back-to-school shopping.

The competition can be tough for even the biggest of chains, as and have recently closed their doors.

Monday's Patch Question asks: Do you prefer to shop at big box stores or mom-and-pop businesses? Where did you do most of your fall and back-to-school shopping?

Tell us in the comments below.