Vitamin Shoppe in West LA (Westwood: rent, to buy, tile)

[subPrimeTime]

I know this is pretty random, but has anyone been to or seen the Vitamin Shoppe in West LA along Westwood Blvd (at Missouri St)? I go in every few months to buy some whey protein.

Anyway, that place is huge and it's got like 10-12 parking spaces on the lot (which is quite a bit for that area). What I'm wondering is, how does a place like that stay in business? I spend $25 there every few months (chump change) and I'm always one of the only customers in there whether I go on the weekend or weeknights after work. I like the place, but to me it seems like a giant waste of space. Rent in that area must be sky high.

Do you guys ever see certain businesses and just say to yourself, "What a waste of space, this area would be much better served if someone built a XXXXX here."?

[Morphous01]

Originally Posted by subPrimeTime

I know this is pretty random, but has anyone been to or seen the Vitamin Shoppe in West LA along Westwood Blvd (at Missouri St)? I go in every few months to buy some whey protein.

Anyway, that place is huge and it's got like 10-12 parking spaces on the lot (which is quite a bit for that area). What I'm wondering is, how does a place like that stay in business? I spend $25 there every few months (chump change) and I'm always one of the only customers in there whether I go on the weekend or weeknights after work. I like the place, but to me it seems like a giant waste of space. Rent in that area must be sky high.

Do you guys ever see certain businesses and just say to yourself, "What a waste of space, this area would be much better served if someone built a XXXXX here."?

I TOTALLY agree!!!!!!!! There is a Vitamin shoppe around my area and its HUGE; in fact it could be a small gym. I hardly ever see anybody in there and I say the same thing myself.

Truth be told, when you go and buy supplements from brick and mortar stores your just throwing your money away because you can buy a better quality supplement for a cheaper price on line. I don't feel sorry either because these company's have been getting away with selling over priced sugar for too long..

These company's are the best..
https://www.t-nation.com/free_online_store
True Protein | High Quality Nutrition and Protein Supplements



Remember tho, there are lots of business that are funded by Mob money, Drug money, all the way down to the husband that makes 500k a year and pays for the entire operating expenses for his wife's little cafe that generates no business. Sff, I have heard over 50% of the pharmaceutical industry is controlled by the mob and it makes sense because it's just a higher form of selling drugs with out all the hassle of breaking the law and going to jail.

[krmess]

I know the manager of that Vitamin Shoppe on Westwood. Beleive it or not, the store does very well, even exceeding their goals almost every month. They have several overseas customers that spend 1000"s quite often, plus the Store Manager keeps the store and parking lot so clean, it looks like no one ever goes in there!!!

[subPrimeTime]

Thanks for the info, it's surprising but oh well. It's good to hear that they're doing well because I wouldn't want them going out of business.

Haha, yes that parking lot is always spotless.

How about that vacant parcel at the corner of Westwood/La Grange (next to California Chicken Cafe)? It looks like it used to be some sort of furniture store. What do you guys think the rent is for that place, it's a prime location in my opinion. That would be a nice spot for a Famima.

[subPrimeTime]

check that, it wasn't a furniture store but rather a Ceramic Tile Center.

[majoun]

Originally Posted by subPrimeTime

check that, it wasn't a furniture store but rather a Ceramic Tile Center.

It was Rhino Records before that