Agree with @Jonnyboy that I think you’re overthinking a bit. As another poster pointed out commerce has changed and business needs to adapt. The consumer needs to adapt as well.
With that said I feel for the LBS’s. I think the shops are stuck in the middle of manufacturers and distribution systems/laws/regulations. It doesn’t help that some mega brands like Trek put so many restrictions on brick and mortar shops. I’m not sure how this came to be other than supply/demand but, not sure. I’ve read QBP seems to be abused as well.
I’m not well versed enough to give much detail so maybe @DanaSummey can chime in? It will be a sad day if the LBS is no longer around. I do most of my business with them.