It&#x27;s interesting to compare this to a recent article about MEC, Canada&#x27;s REI clone.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theglobeandmail.com&#x2F;report-on-business&#x2F;mec-governance-changes-sparks-dissent-among-long-time-loyalists&#x2F;article26852082&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theglobeandmail.com&#x2F;report-on-business&#x2F;mec-govern...</a><p>Both co-ops seem to have similar issues developing from the change from small scale co-op to major national retailer.