At the Fort Cavazos army base stuck way out in the wilds of Texas hill country, hours from big cities like Austin and Dallas, the government-run PX store has two big draws above anybody else: location and no sales tax. Ona recent spring day, it starts to get busier around lunchtime, with active-duty soldiers in uniform,,military wives towing children and retirees browsing the aisles. Name-brand goods from Nike, Apple, MAC and Old Navy retail for up to 40% off.
“They like the prices,” said Maria Berrios Borges, the store manager. “And it’s right where they work. They don’t have to go anywhere.” …
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