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I do like that the Columbiana Mall has a separate men's store. They did something similar at the Mt Pleasant town center flagship store. Maybe they will add one in Atlanta soon. There is so much retail realignment right now, its hard to keep up with it all.
Call me old school but there is something about going into a store and actually trying on your clothes.. especially if you like a certain style or fit. I cant tell you how many time I have ordered something on line and ended up taking it back into a bricks and mortar store for a refund/exchange as opposed to simply sending it back. Free Shipping and Returns are helpful BUT...who can resist being part of an 90s TV Montage of friends trying on clothes before the big date, dance, or concert.....
Call me old school but there is something about going into a store and actually trying on your clothes.. especially if you like a certain style or fit. I cant tell you how many time I have ordered something on line and ended up taking it back into a bricks and mortar store for a refund/exchange as opposed to simply sending it back. Free Shipping and Returns are helpful BUT...who can resist being part of an 90s TV Montage of friends trying on clothes before the big date, dance, or concert.....
Truth! Retail is way overbuilt in this country though, probably the same way it will be in Asia a few years from now. Re-purposing old retail will go a long way towards stabilizing markets across this country.
Call me old school but there is something about going into a store and actually trying on your clothes.. especially if you like a certain style or fit. I cant tell you how many time I have ordered something on line and ended up taking it back into a bricks and mortar store for a refund/exchange as opposed to simply sending it back. Free Shipping and Returns are helpful BUT...who can resist being part of an 90s TV Montage of friends trying on clothes before the big date, dance, or concert.....
Im a millennial and I feel the same way. I like the tangibility of brick and mortar, actually getting to touch stuff. And its good to get out of the house. Could you imagine a boulevard like Harbison with nothing on it but chain restaurants, grocery, and hotels?
People think brick and mortar is going to disappear. Thats just not true, but the retail landscape will look different 10 years from now. Hopefully many stores are still kicking. People have been calling for JCPennys demise every year for like the last 7 and theyre like "still here!!!"
Im a millennial and I feel the same way. I like the tangibility of brick and mortar, actually getting to touch stuff. And its good to get out of the house. Could you imagine a boulevard like Harbison with nothing on it but chain restaurants, grocery, and hotels?
People think brick and mortar is going to disappear. Thats just not true, but the retail landscape will look different 10 years from now. Hopefully many stores are still kicking. People have been calling for JCPennys demise every year for like the last 7 and theyre like "still here!!!"
Agreed, and I like the ambiance of certain stores, especially around the holidays. You don't get that by shopping online.
Call me old school but there is something about going into a store and actually trying on your clothes.. especially if you like a certain style or fit. I cant tell you how many time I have ordered something on line and ended up taking it back into a bricks and mortar store for a refund/exchange as opposed to simply sending it back. Free Shipping and Returns are helpful BUT...who can resist being part of an 90s TV Montage of friends trying on clothes before the big date, dance, or concert.....
Yes I agree here. I prefer to purchase clothing at a brick and mortar store rather than online because you cannot always tell the exact color, shape, and fit. Some styles I may wear large, or extra large. Just depends. Although you can purchase from Macy's online and return to the store or exchange. Or even order to pick up in the store. Online can offer an increase to the store's selection, with more styles and colors. You may see an Alfani shirt at Macy's which is their store brand, and it may be a blue color. But you check online and see it also comes in a grey or red colors which you may prefer more.
Online can compliment and support the physical store, but they need the right balance. They are currently reducing the number of underperforming stores that became Macy's as a result of the Federated-May merger. In the Carolinas, the remaining Macy's stores originated as Rich's or Hecht's. But they just no longer need to be in every mall in every town.
Plus, Macy's is doing very poorly as a company. I can't imagine them expanding to Columbiana in their current state of affairs.
They are closing underperforming stores. Not sure how well the Columbia store is doing. But it is their only store in the Midlands. But they suffer from being at a bad location in a dying mall. Columbiana would seem a better location for a nicer store. But they do own their property at Columbia Mall, so they may stay put for a while or eventually sell if there is more value in the real estate. That is what happened in Pineville, NC near Charlotte as the mall owner made them an offer. That store closed and will become Dick's Sporting Goods. The nicer Macy's stores at SouthPark and Northlake remain open.
I do like that the Columbiana Mall has a separate men's store. They did something similar at the Mt Pleasant town center flagship store. Maybe they will add one in Atlanta soon. There is so much retail realignment right now, its hard to keep up with it all.
They added the separate men's store because they needed more space. They were too crowded in the main store. I guess it depends upon how much floor space may be available at a given location.
They added the separate men's store because they needed more space. They were too crowded in the main store. I guess it depends upon how much floor space may be available at a given location.
Actually a Belk Store manager told me they are actually very intentional about building separate men's stores now.
Actually a Belk Store manager told me they are actually very intentional about building separate men's stores now.
Lol we men like to go straight to our section of the store and not spend time wandering looking for the mens dept. If im in an unfamiliar large dept store i will wander for a few minutes but unless a helpful associate is available to direct me....im out into the mall. The exception being if it is a high end store or one not in located in our region. Maybe thats why mens warehouse and such do ok...if you go in you are on a mission and can cut to the chase
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