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I've been living in MPLS just over ten years and I've been to the MOA probably a handful of times (family and friends from out of town always want to see the place). I don't see a reason in going there as I can find what I need in downtown MPLS, Edina, or online.
A very, very small percentage of people care about upscale retailers.
No, I research cities. The retail part was a part of that research.
So, I guess you are a part of that small percentage.
That's what I said. Go back and read it again............LOL
I stated that a small percentage of people care about upscale retailers; meaning the majority doesn't shop at or care about upscale retailers. You responded by stating, "So, I guess you are a part of that small percentage." I replied no, I'm not part of the small percentage; meaning I don't care about upscale retailers. How you managed to turn my response around is beyond me.
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Originally Posted by Nairobi
You asked a question, and you were given an answer.
You missed what I stated a couple posts after I posted my question: My point was aside from a couple upscale shops, which the majority of people don't shop at, the Minneapolis area offers everything the Dallas area does. I had already acknowledged that Dallas has upscale retailers.
Its not just championships, its attendance, profitability of franchise, and brand loyalty as well. Here is a list on it. DFW was ranked first in the nation according to this. I dont know if it is number one, but its definately top 5. Dallas is one of only 5 cities that has an ESPN affiliate as well.
apparently the well documented tanking of the Stars as they nestle into the bottom of the league in attendance and await their bankruptcy status is a positive thing? certainly is from our perspective in any case
You missed what I stated a couple posts after I posted my question: My point was aside from a couple upscale shops, which the majority of people don't shop at, the Minneapolis area offers everything the Dallas area does.
Any proof of this?
The Metroplex is nearly twice the size of Minneapolis-St. Paul, so wouldn't it be safe to assume that the former will likely have a wider variety of options available, when it comes to shopping?
And by the way, simply dismissing high end names as some irrelevant aspect of retail doesn't mean it isn't a big deal for a city's shopping scene. These places sell some of the finest, highest quality products from around the world, and rake in billions of dollars each year. And no, their clientele is not solely composed of rich people. Everyone from trophy wives to soccer moms to college students shop at these places.
Do most people get their entire wardrobe from Saks or Barney's? No. But they're still staples of the retail industry. Most people probably do shop at a stores like Walmart or Target, so does that a make place a good shopping city if they have one of those?
I stated that a small percentage of people care about upscale retailers; meaning the majority doesn't shop at or care about upscale retailers. You responded by stating, "So, I guess you are a part of that small percentage." I replied no, I'm not part of the small percentage; meaning I don't care about upscale retailers. How you managed to turn my response around is beyond me.
You missed what I stated a couple posts after I posted my question: My point was aside from a couple upscale shops, which the majority of people don't shop at, the Minneapolis area offers everything the Dallas area does. I had already acknowledged that Dallas has upscale retailers.
Ohhhhh! I thought you were saying a small percentage don't care about upscale retailers.
apparently the well documented tanking of the Stars as they nestle into the bottom of the league in attendance and await their bankruptcy status is a positive thing? certainly is from our perspective in any case
Stars will be fine.
New ownership and gettin the team back on track will help.
I stated that a small percentage of people care about upscale retailers; meaning the majority doesn't shop at or care about upscale retailers. You responded by stating, "So, I guess you are a part of that small percentage." I replied no, I'm not part of the small percentage; meaning I don't care about upscale retailers. How you managed to turn my response around is beyond me.
You missed what I stated a couple posts after I posted my question: My point was aside from a couple upscale shops, which the majority of people don't shop at, the Minneapolis area offers everything the Dallas area does. I had already acknowledged that Dallas has upscale retailers.
One area has over 6.5 million people; while the other is still under 4 million. Yet; they offer the same thing. Well considering demographically, religiously and culturally they are different. I doubt that. However, all bias aside. I get what your saying; I say the same thing when places like Dallas is compared to bigger cities such as Chicago. The offerings are pretty much the same; except one will offer more of it.
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I stated that a small percentage of people care about upscale retailers; meaning the majority doesn't shop at or care about upscale retailers. You responded by stating, "So, I guess you are a part of that small percentage." I replied no, I'm not part of the small percentage; meaning I don't care about upscale retailers. How you managed to turn my response around is beyond me.
