The Infamous PG County "Mall Curse" (Bowie, Annapolis: low crime, home)

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by Khemistry

There was a GAP at PG Plaza for many many many years and it failed. They didn't have anything the demographic wanted. I went in that store, maybe three times, and always walked out without anything. Saw nothing but overpriced garbage and most of it was overpriced stuff transplanted from Old Navy, which was right now the corridor and had many more attractive things. Aeropostale could work, the others wouldn't work.

It could also be the cut of the fabric. It has been known that some cultures have a bit more curve to them as others. :-) So, if 80% of the stuff you sell is cut for a certain type of body size and shape, you won't do well in a culture that is shaped totally different. In other words, GAP clothes are for mostly skinny people with no hips or backsides.

[Mahatma X]

Originally Posted by HurricaneDC

It'd be great. I hate Beltway Plaza, it's the most depressing mall I've ever been to.

What the **** did you just say?

[badchad]

Because mall shopping is antiquated.

I can fight traffic for 30 min, fight for parking, then be surrounded by obnoxious teenagers playing grabass and screaming, or make a few clicks of the mouse and have something delivered to my door.

And all of this (often) for less money. Seems like a no-brainer.

[UrbanScholar]

Originally Posted by Khemistry

Of all of the "it would be nice" stores mentioned, this is the best list I've seen for PG Plaza. All of the other stores I have either never heard of or I know that people in this market wouldn't frequent. I find myself going to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, all the time, to do serious shopping, despite the fact that PG Plaza is a stones throw away. I frequent stores such as Armani Exchange, Guess?, American Eagle, etc. Those are stores that would definitely do well at PG Plaza. You could add Express and Express for Men, as well.

I would be nice to see a Nordstrom's here, too. However, none of those big name department stores will come, so long as the one's currently there are as crappy as they are. Macy's has three different "tier" Macy's. The Macy's at PG Plaza is Tier 1... the lowest level. The Macy's at Westfield Wheaton is Tier 2, for example. The Macy's at Pentagon City is Tier 3. If anyone has been to any Macy's in PG County and then the Macy's at Pentagon City, you'd understand the EXTREME difference between the two.

That tier exist throughout retail check out Home Depot in Oxon Hill then go to the one off Van Dorn in Alexandria. Big difference!!!

[tcave360]

Originally Posted by Khemistry

Of all of the "it would be nice" stores mentioned, this is the best list I've seen for PG Plaza. All of the other stores I have either never heard of or I know that people in this market wouldn't frequent. I find myself going to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, all the time, to do serious shopping, despite the fact that PG Plaza is a stones throw away. I frequent stores such as Armani Exchange, Guess?, American Eagle, etc. Those are stores that would definitely do well at PG Plaza. You could add Express and Express for Men, as well.

I would be nice to see a Nordstrom's here, too. However, none of those big name department stores will come, so long as the one's currently there are as crappy as they are. Macy's has three different "tier" Macy's. The Macy's at PG Plaza is Tier 1... the lowest level. The Macy's at Westfield Wheaton is Tier 2, for example. The Macy's at Pentagon City is Tier 3. If anyone has been to any Macy's in PG County and then the Macy's at Pentagon City, you'd understand the EXTREME difference between the two.

I can't recall a time I've ever been to the Macy's at the Fashion Center, however, I usually visit the Nordstrom's around there and I love it! The Macy's I often frequent out here in Southern Maryland is the one at St. Charles Mall in Waldorf and sometimes the one in Marlow Heights. It's always riveting whenever I visit the Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Tyson's Corner Galleria.

:sigh: Come on PG!!! We got to step our game up man!! Let's get it in!

[Mahatma X]

[QUO
TE=badchad;29565335]Because mall shopping is antiquated.

I can fight traffic for 30 min, fight for parking, then be surrounded by obnoxious teenagers playing grabass and screaming, or make a few clicks of the mouse and have something delivered to my door.

And all of this (often) for less money. Seems like a no-brainer.[/quote]

Lol

[EducatedBro82]

Originally Posted by tcave360

I can't recall a time I've ever been to the Macy's at the Fashion Center, however, I usually visit the Nordstrom's around there and I love it! The Macy's I often frequent out here in Southern Maryland is the one at St. Charles Mall in Waldorf and sometimes the one in Marlow Heights. It's always riveting whenever I visit the Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Tyson's Corner Galleria.

:sigh: Come on PG!!! We got to step our game up man!! Let's get it in!

Been to the Macy's in Bowie, then to the one in Annapolis. Annapolis has way more selctions than the one in Bowie... SMH come on PG let's get it together.

A|X, Guess, ANF, Under Armor, Zara, Levis Store,..I will even throw in Pottery Barn, and American Apparel can come to PG...

And as much as I really LOATHE this store, H&M. If Wheaton can get one, PG Plaza, Bowie, or LTC should get one

[EducatedBro82]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

It could also be the cut of the fabric. It has been known that some cultures have a bit more curve to them as others. :-) So, if 80% of the stuff you sell is cut for a certain type of body size and shape, you won't do well in a culture that is shaped totally different. In other words, GAP clothes are for mostly skinny people with no hips or backsides.

Im a well built, muscular Black Man that wears a 34 waist and a Size L shirt, even have a "man booty" Im considered the minority in Gap with this build.

[tcave360]

Originally Posted by EducatedBro82

Im a well built, muscular Black Man that wears a 34 waist and a Size L shirt, even have a "man booty" Im considered the minority in Gap with this build.

LOL Same here. I tend to wear sizes XL and sometimes L and I wear 38 waist pants. I'm at least 224 pounds (Even though I might not look like it sometimes) and am 5'7''.

[justtitans]

Originally Posted by EducatedBro82

Im a well built, muscular Black Man that wears a 34 waist and a Size L shirt, even have a "man booty" Im considered the minority in Gap with this build.

Originally Posted by tcave360

LOL Same here. I tend to wear sizes XL and sometimes L and I wear 38 waist pants. I'm at least 224 pounds (Even though I might not look like it sometimes) and am 5'7''.

I have a very similar issue as both of you, but I'm also tall too, so places like Gap don't work for me, but surprisingly Old Navy is an issue too. Anything that I have gotten over recent years from Old Navy, I had to order online. Going to the store is likely not to yield me much success and this is how it was even before I put on muscle. Unless these stores take the effort to modify their clothing to match different body types, it's hard for them to be successful in PG. It also depends on the style too. The younger generation might like the skinny jeans look, but I grew up in a time and still appreciate having loose pants. I just can't get with clothes that are that tight.