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The retail apocalypse has officially descended on America
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Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
It's interesting to see that traditional malls are dying yet locally these high end outdoor mall-like places are doing well. Seems like no one wants to go to cheaper goods places unless it's a Target or Walmart but they will go to something that's more expensive if the location is nice and has good eats.
Because Kevin is fucking ace at upselling those batteries.
andythinkpad
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Where are you guys buying shoes from nowadays.
Last couple years all my sneakers were brought from 6pm, Amazozn and some smaller online outlets.
I have only brought one pairs of shows from B&W recently.
Last couple years all my sneakers were brought from 6pm, Amazozn and some smaller online outlets.
I have only brought one pairs of shows from B&W recently.
LizardKing
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Hmm I gotta think this is more due to people buying less clothing than due to buying clothes on Amazon. I still don't know anyone who regularly buys clothes on the internet, even if they get everything else there. Clothes are hard to buy on the internet because you have to try them on. Probably why Amazon doesn't give a shit about their clothing section. (There are exceptions though to less specific fitting items where it's easier to buy online like shoes and jackets. Even then many won't want to because it's still a risk.)
directly from the company's website, amazon, or zappos.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
I couldn't imagine buying shoes online. It typically takes me an hour or so to find a pair that fit well and feel nice.
Fuck CVS. Overpriced garbage, and they don't even hire people, they expect you to use self checkout. Might as well order online then. Get fucked, CVS.
Kohl's. Their 30% coupons and Kohl's Cash even work on Nike.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Ditto. Gotta try them on, walk a bit and see how they feel. Only clothing I order online are shirts and pants from brands I know fit me every time.
andythinkpad
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I don't understand Kohls. I get free $10 Kohl coupon from discover all the time. I have never been able to find something worthwhile to buy.
Hari Seldon
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I dunno, Amazons pricing is getting pretty bad. Lots of times Walmart, Target, BB, or another traditional store will beat them price. Especially now that they are wising up and offering free shipping.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Kohl's is like someone took all the worst parts of Walmart and JC Penney and smashed them together in a messy, cramped store.
SatoAilDarko
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None of the CVS I've been to have self-checkout.
Maybe your Kohl's is like that, but mine is clean, well lit, and the clerks are always nice.
It's like Macy's without the pompous attitude and prices.
Wait.. Wet Seal still exists in 2017!?
I wear the same brand/model shoes for the past decade, so I know my size and order online when I see a sale. This covers 90% of my shoe needs.
GraveRobberX
Platinum Trophy: Learned to Shit While Upright Again.
If you feel nostalgic come to Mexico and visit Mixup
Come for the nostalgia, stay for the ransom on your head for being abducted!
I bet Amazon will start opening brick and mortar stores eventually, close to their warehouses, and competing directly with Walmart.
By 2026 the majority of the worlds' economies will go towards the construction, maintenance, and contiuning R&D of the gigantic robotic suits piloted by Jeff Bezos and Jim Walton.
By 2026 the majority of the worlds' economies will go towards the construction, maintenance, and contiuning R&D of the gigantic robotic suits piloted by Jeff Bezos and Jim Walton.
purnoman3000
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Family Christian
Wet Seal
...... hmmmm
Wet Seal
...... hmmmm
BLOODED_hands
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There are 3 Gander Mountain's in MN that are closing down, I think? With the rise of Cabelas, nobody has any need to go to Gander Mountain. Amazon has a decent selection of outdoor gear and once people know what they are looking for, they have no need to buy in-store.
I'm surprised my old workplace, OMX, isn't on there. The merger with Office Depot must have done them good.
I'm also surprised that Sears is still somewhat alive in the Twin Cities. The same applies to a Radioshack near where I live still alive.
I'm surprised my old workplace, OMX, isn't on there. The merger with Office Depot must have done them good.
I'm also surprised that Sears is still somewhat alive in the Twin Cities. The same applies to a Radioshack near where I live still alive.
LizardKing
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I noticed this too. It used to be whatever price you saw Amazon would very likely be the lowest. Now you have to price shop because that's often not the case. Heck I've seen Bed Bath and Beyond beat them multiple times.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
I don't think sears will truly ever die. A lot of people feel way more comfortable buying large appliances from them.
Yeah, mine are always nice too, for the most part.
I can agree to that. I'm a teller for a small credit union and I see how absolutely redundant my job is. It's gonna go to a machine eventually. ATMs and phone deposits are where its at.
All the CVS' in NYC have self checkout, with one employee overseeing everything. Often there just isn't a standard register open and staffed. It's ridiculous. Plus, they have signs near all the food reminding customers to check expiration dates. So we're doing all the work at double the price of online shopping? Why do they even exist then?
entremet
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Bookstore. Christian bookstore specifically. So they sell bibles, Christian books, etc.
Lionheart1827
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This is Dan Bell is gonna have a lot of new stuff to explore soon
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
Americans love shooting themselves in the foot. this will eliminate millions of jobs. retail was the only sector that consistently hired people who were laid off by the corporations, now those people will find themselves out of a job again.
Thanks Capitalism.
Thanks Capitalism.
Future PhaZe
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Conversely I'd be interested to see how the digital boom has effected mail jobs.
I have to imagine courier/mail services are in desperate desperate need for help these days.
I have to imagine courier/mail services are in desperate desperate need for help these days.
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!
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There are 160 croc stores?
PhoncipleBone
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Yup. One in my town closed last year. There is a Lifeway christian book store in the mall next to it, and they are still around though, but never seem busy if I walk by there.
Glass Shark
Banned
The only one I'm sad about is RadioShack, but I understand it. Too niche for the mainstream buyer, not niche enough for the enthusiast buyer.
Some people need things from a pharmacy immediately/no Amazon Now everywhere/24 hr CVSs can be like a larger convenience store.
Hippopuncher12
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Outside of Macy's I don't think I have stepped foot in any of those stores in years if ever.
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
A decade ago both CVS and Walgreens both massively overextended themselves in an effort to fight off each other from their territory. There's just too many of them in close proximity.
What's weird is that Walgreens isn't on this list too.
Zoe
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You've had clerks who will do that? I'm lucky if I ever see one open an egg carton.
Glory days are gone, but I'd say good riddance now.
On the one hand, you generally have blatant exploitation of workers across most retail chains through trash wages & no meaningful career development. And on the other, the loss of jobs for a workforce.
Unfortunately, that's progress.
On the one hand, you generally have blatant exploitation of workers across most retail chains through trash wages & no meaningful career development. And on the other, the loss of jobs for a workforce.
Unfortunately, that's progress.
If you feel nostalgic come to Mexico and visit Mixup
We have that in the U.S., it's called FYE. Although they are slowly disappearing.
less likely than being killed by the police in the US
If a store isn't profitable, it isn't profitable. Plenty of other jobs are out there right now. They just not be where those displaced people are.
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