Papa Gino’s And D’Angelo Close 95 Restaurants, File For Bankruptcy (Worcester: tenant, theatre)

[lrfox]

Lowe's closed a bunch of stores a decade or so ago. They seem to go through this boom/bust cycle. Honestly, I think they're a little more bomb-proof than other brick/mortars, even if they have to reign it in a bit every so often. They make a fortune off of contractors, and they get a ton of "need it now!" business from the DIY and home improvement crowd (if they're like me, it's multiple trips a day because I'm terrible at balancing too much or too little). Most of this can't be replaced with the Amazon model. So they're probably fine for the long haul.

[OutdoorLover]

Originally Posted by lrfox

Lowe's closed a bunch of stores a decade or so ago. They seem to go through this boom/bust cycle. Honestly, I think they're a little more bomb-proof than other brick/mortars, even if they have to reign it in a bit every so often. They make a fortune off of contractors, and they get a ton of "need it now!" business from the DIY and home improvement crowd (if they're like me, it's multiple trips a day because I'm terrible at balancing too much or too little). Most of this can't be replaced with the Amazon model. So they're probably fine for the long haul.

I agree that Amazon is not a threat (for once). They don't want to offer free 2-day shipping on topsoil and asphalt shingles, and even if they did, customers don't want to delay progress for 2 days when they can get what they need within an hour at the local home center, garden center, lumberyard, plumbing supply house, etc. From what I read, Home Depot is the bigger problem for Lowes at the moment.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by lrfox

Lowe's closed a bunch of stores a decade or so ago. They seem to go through this boom/bust cycle. Honestly, I think they're a little more bomb-proof than other brick/mortars, even if they have to reign it in a bit every so often. They make a fortune off of contractors, and they get a ton of "need it now!" business from the DIY and home improvement crowd (if they're like me, it's multiple trips a day because I'm terrible at balancing too much or too little). Most of this can't be replaced with the Amazon model. So they're probably fine for the long haul.

Yeah, when I have time to do a project on the weekend, its often multiple trips. And I have the time THAT day.


For some stuff, like the bathtub refinishing kit, I can wait and do it another day. But other stuff, nope, Lowe's to Home Depot, not enough, Home Depot again...

[GeePee]

Also the allure to those stores is that people like to go in and touch things and figure if it will work for the specific job. And the build quality as well. there are just certain things I refuse to buy online. Clothes, produce, tools.

[City Guy997S]

Originally Posted by GeePee

Also the allure to those stores is that people like to go in and touch things and figure if it will work for the specific job. And the build quality as well. there are just certain things I refuse to buy online. Clothes, produce, tools.

Clothes? If it is my size then I'm good. Tools, no hesitation what so ever!


One of the biggest hassles for brick and mortar stores is theft. Go to craigslist and type in dewalt or kobalt/ryobi and watch how many ads pop up as new in box stuff for 1/2 price. All of that stuff is stolen right off the shelves then sold online.

So huge store (huge rent), huge payroll/utilities then deduct all the stolen merchandise from the profits and then you have to wonder how much they really make.

Amazon doesn't have the public stealing right off the shelves every day.

[GeePee]

Originally Posted by City Guy997S

Clothes? If it is my size then I'm good. Tools, no hesitation what so ever!


One of the biggest hassles for brick and mortar stores is theft. Go to craigslist and type in dewalt or kobalt/ryobi and watch how many ads pop up as new in box stuff for 1/2 price. All of that stuff is stolen right off the shelves then sold online.

So huge store (huge rent), huge payroll/utilities then deduct all the stolen merchandise from the profits and then you have to wonder how much they really make.

Amazon doesn't have the public stealing right off the shelves every day.

Yeah clothes. All to often the flimsy materials or workmanship doesn't show in pictures on a model. I buy more expensive clothes and keep them longer than 4 multiples from Old Navy. I have shirts that are 10 years old etc..

[redplum33]

Originally Posted by bostonguy1960

I won't boycott despite their shady antics I'd like to keep a local place around for the next generation.

I hear ya, bostonguy. I just ordered 2 X-Large pizzas at 50% off (code: 6836).

[495neighbor]

Originally Posted by lrfox

I've always felt awful for the people who show up at work only to find out they don't have a job. I can't imagine that. And for a company that's fighting for its life, it's not good practice. Though that leads to speculation that they're not actually trying to save anything. They're just trying to minimize debts and losses before selling assets and bailing. Either way, it's unfair to the people who aren't making a ton of money to begin with and don't even have the option of trying to get a job somewhere else before being cut off.

I honestly haven't set foot in a Papa Gino's or D'angelos in some time, but I didn't hate either of them. I'm guessing they're victims of increased competition and changing consumer patterns. Neither store has changed since I was a kid.

Aren't delivery people paid by tips only like waiters and waitresses? Not even entitled to any unemployment benefits.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by 495neighbor

Aren't delivery people paid by tips only like waiters and waitresses? Not even entitled to any unemployment benefits.

No.

[tysmith95]

Originally Posted by 495neighbor

Aren't delivery people paid by tips only like waiters and waitresses? Not even entitled to any unemployment benefits.

Tipped employees can get unemployment benefits.