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Lyn Alden
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Im always shocked that retailers still exist. I rarely do in-person clothes shopping anymore.

I had been meaning to go to Macy’s to buy some coats but kept delaying it. So I go today, get some coats, and it turns out they are 60% off for Black Friday even though it’s Wednesday, and even though there is no line/craziness today. So I’m like, “alright, thanks”.

Huge store, so many products, not many shoppers, and they must have a decent amount of unsold product for certain things. Based on what I paid for these coats I can’t see how they made any money from me and this is like, my once-per quarter trip to Macy’s.

I’m glad they exist so I can go sometimes, but I just look around and think “how are you all still here!?”
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Theory of Everything · 119w
Because all you need to sell stuff is debt. Did you know Amazon had its first profitable year during the pandemic? Only 20% of the economy is “essential”. The whole thing is a giant lie perpetuated by political violence? https://image.nostr.build/76a985ece693f41f2db8814454be9d6b4168aba13cfb9806a...
scl · 119w
Have department stores become zombies?? 🤔
Derek Ross · 119w
Malls and brick and mortar stores have been on the decline for the past two decades. I believe the pandemic was the last nail in their coffin. It's only a matter of time before many of them close up for good.
. · 119w
Small local retailers are what makes a town a town. If everyone just shops online, there is no local personality. People need to shop at small local businesses in order to have a place they still call home. If we all just shop online the town turns to nothing. And there are no personal relationships...
DRE · 119w
I don’t imagine many people shop on Wednesdays
Cole Albon · 119w
real estate prices, duh!
Ralphy · 119w
You’d be shocked to learn the margins in clothing. Often 80%+ so they can afford the 50-60% off to move obsolete inventory and still pocket enough for overhead
Dissident Sound · 118w
i like to try clothes on, and also to buy food in person for freshness, but every thing else i buy online.
Lois 🧘‍♀️🫖✨🙏 · 118w
I prefer trying clothes on, especially shoes. It's a chore to return ill fitting items online. I only shop ~ once a quarter for an item of clothing so it's not a hassle. And food... I love picking out food at a store or farmers market. Inspiration for dinner often comes from some new items in ...
QW · 118w
I went to Macys a few weeks ago for the first time in a couple years. Got the Levi’s jeans and left. I too was impressed. 😀
Captain $MARA · 118w
Actually one of the only retailers doing decent this quarter, everything else was priced to perfection and too much positive news priced in. 😅
Matt Scott · 118w
I generally need to see something in person if there aren’t any professional reviews or where the review scores are so close. When it comes to fabrics I have to touch them to make sure I will be ok to wear them eg not all “pure cotton” is the same for me.
Mel · 118w
This is for sure true of large multi-brand stores. There is however still a strong marketplace for speciality experience stores like luxury or high end curated stores (like Collette in Paris used to do or Maxfields in LA) I predict that most retail stores will become brand experience hubs/ club...