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Purchasing in a Problematic Store

Question

Is it permissible to buy in a store that sells non-kosher items?

Answer

It is forbidden as it constitutes a desecration of God's name.

Source

Yoma 86, Rambam, Foundations of the Torah, Chapter 5

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