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Metropolitan is really great so that could work too.
Now that I think about it more, what I was thinking of kind of resembles Union Square in San Francisco (obviously it would be smaller), or Americana at Brand.
Oh, no I am most certainly not talking about you. Haha I'm talking about the Atlanta user, definitely not you. I shop at Belk, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Neimans. I have bought a thing or 2 from Saks and Dillard's, and almost have bough from Bloomingdales, so I basically shop everywhere, except Sears or JCP, but who shops at Sears anymore anyway? Lol
Actually one day I hope Charlotte becomes strong enough to have retail downtown. I have Imagined a lovely shopping center open up in downtown. It has a lovely park with fountains and greenery in the middle with the shops situated in a square around the center, even though it would be a development, it would look more like the stores just opened there themselves, kind of. Kind of like a smaller, more upscale version of Atlantic Station. Of course, the anchors would be a Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue.
I am with you on the downtown shopping . . . and I can envision Bloomie's and Saks right now in my head, lol.
I will have to say - for household things - I do check out Sears. Just found an outdoor deck box at Sears, marked down lower than any place in town or even online. And I recently purchased some window shades from JCP. So for household things, there are times I do shop at both those stores. I am a big bargain shopper, so wherever the markdowns and sales are, that is where I am gonna be.
For fashion and cosmetics . . . I am going to be at upscale stores. I want the experience of spending my money in a relaxed, upscale atmosphere, and I want a big selection of the brand names I know work for me, whether cosmetics or clothing/shoes. I also like quirky boutiques, but will avoid them if their dressing rooms are dismal.
I am with you on the downtown shopping . . . and I can envision Bloomie's and Saks right now in my head, lol.
I will have to say - for household things - I do check out Sears. Just found an outdoor deck box at Sears, marked down lower than any place in town or even online. And I recently purchased some window shades from JCP. So for household things, there are times I do shop at both those stores. I am a big bargain shopper, so wherever the markdowns and sales are, that is where I am gonna be.
JCP actually has a pretty good home department, and I like they have a Sephora in many locations (of course they don't in Asheville, haha).
Again, if Sears has good deals on home products then I wouldn't mind going there. I love getting good deals, and really no matter how cheap or expensive the store is.
It's the same for me. For clothing, accessories or cosmetics I love the good brands like Kiehls, The Art of Shaving, Philosophy, Gucci, Lacoste, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, etc. But for other things like home Ikea, Target, etc will do.
I prefer to shop in Charlotte because it feels safer and newer than Lenox/Phipps or Atlanta in general.
OK, that's different. I can understand preferring to shop in Charlotte (Southpark in particular) because it's less crowded and there's less traffic, but I don't really get the safer/newer aspect.
OK, that's different. I can understand preferring to shop in Charlotte (Southpark in particular) because it's less crowded and there's less traffic, but I don't really get the safer/newer aspect.
SouthPark is more newly renovated than any of the malls in Atlanta. I have been to Lenox a few times and I have been a little worried in some parts, but I've never felt that way at SouthPark.
SouthPark is more newly renovated than any of the malls in Atlanta. I have been to Lenox a few times and I have been a little worried in some parts, but I've never felt that way at SouthPark.
SouthPark might be more newly renovated, but Lenox hasn't had any roof or parking deck collapses in recent memory either. From a structural standpoint, I'd definitely give "safer" to Lenox.
In what parts of Lenox have you been "worried"? And if so, I'm willing to bet it has nothing to do with the physical structure of the mall itself. I certainly don't recall any recent incidents there that would be cause for concern.
SouthPark might be more newly renovated, but Lenox hasn't had any roof or parking deck collapses in recent memory either. From a structural standpoint, I'd definitely give "safer" to Lenox.
In what parts of Lenox have you been "worried"? And if so, I'm willing to bet it has nothing to do with the physical structure of the mall itself. I certainly don't recall any recent incidents there that would be cause for concern.
The parking deck collapse had nothing to do with the structure. Besides, Lenox is newer so that's not really comparable.
By safer, I'm not talking about the structure. I am saying that I feel like there would be more crime there. I know that SouthPark may not be the safest place, but I don't think too many people are concerned there.
The parking deck collapse had nothing to do with the structure. Besides, Lenox is newer so that's not really comparable.
By safer, I'm not talking about the structure. I am saying that I feel like there would be more crime there. I know that SouthPark may not be the safest place, but I don't think too many people are concerned there.
I've heard this same song before about places in Atlanta and the city in general, which is code for "too many Black people." But the actual crime stats don't reflect your concerns.
I've heard this same song before about places in Atlanta and the city in general, which is code for "too many Black people." But the actual crime stats don't reflect your concerns.
Exactly!!!! This I never understood LOL I prefer Lenox/ Phipps because of the variety of stores.
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