No gloves at walmart - they have bathing suits

[Kayekaye]

They say for every one person that complains or asks there are many more that just don't say anything. But over the years I have heard scores of people at work, at school, at church, all complaining about season appropriate clothing not being available.

[TimtheGuy]

go to an outdoors store like Gander Mountain, REI, etc.

[QuietBlue]

Originally Posted by asitshouldbe

I was at Kohls today, they still have tons of winter items, most of it on clearance.

Yep, and that's why stores stop carrying it when they do -- they do not want to be stuck with a ton of inventory that won't move or needs to be seriously discounted. It's a loss for them when they do that.

Sure, they lose out on a few potential sales, but that's better than the alternative. I used to work for Target, and I still work with retail clients in another industry. There is a reason for why they do things like this, even though it might not make sense at first glance.

Regarding swimwear, bear in mind that there are a lot of people going to warmer climates now or in the near future (Florida, cruises, Spring Break, etc.), so that's why you see it.

[1stpontiac]

I thought the swimwear was a public health measure aimed at decreasing depression by reminding us that, some day, it will again be warm enough to go outside in almost nothing.

[l12]

It seems crazy but that's how it goes at a big discount store, they don't want to be left with excess inventory. Gas stations always have gloves I think.

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by l12

It seems crazy but that's how it goes at a big discount store, they don't want to be left with excess inventory. Gas stations always have gloves I think.

And ice scrapers.