Characteristics of the wabi-sabi aesthetic include asymmetry, asperity (roughness or irregularity), simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural objects and processes.
A corporation's headquarters may also bring prestige to the city it is located in and help attract other businesses to the area.Businesses frequently locate their corporate headquarters in large cities, such as New York, because of the greater business opportunities available there.
A number of factors can lead companies to close stores. One is mergers and acquisitions activity. As organizations join forces under a single umbrella, locations that once competed for sales can become redundant, leading to store closings.