Macy's closures in Phoenix area (2020) (Tucson, Scottsdale: home, neighborhood, buy)

[asufan]

Originally Posted by Sno0909

Malls and stores like Macy's are dying a very slow death, especially in the indoor mall setting. PV Mall should be demolished at this point. The only places that seem to be doing very well are Desert Ridge, San Tan, and Tempe Marketplace, all of which are open-air. The Fashion Squares seem to be doing good too.

On a side note, I've been to Chandler Fashion Square a couple of times. The traffic around there is unbearable. I prefer to shop from the comfort of my home.

Chandler Fashion Center is much easier to access from the South via Price/Frye. I can get in and out of there very quickly.

The traffic on Chandler Blvd blows though.

[Pink Jazz]

Originally Posted by JGMotorsport64

Literally said heavy foot traffic but if their criteria is lower end malls those two (although quite nice) are lower end than Macy’s other locations

I would think Chandler Fashion Center is more upscale than Superstition Springs. The mall itself generates far more sales/square foot. In fact at Superstition Springs I usually see more foot traffic in JCPenney than I do in Macy's.

[pbenjamin]

I do a lot of shopping online but I don't understand how people can buy clothing without trying it on. Seems like you'd be constantly shipping things back.

[grmi66]

They didn't announce anything in AZ yet. But saw an enterprising young reporter did happen to catch that a large chunk of retail property will be available at one of the malls here in Tucson by next fall. Putting 2+2 together figured that it had to be one of our Macy's.

[exit2lef]

Originally Posted by pbenjamin

I do a lot of shopping online but I don't understand how people can buy clothing without trying it on. Seems like you'd be constantly shipping things back.

Most online retailers offer free returns to make this easy, and many customers buy more sizes, styles, and colors than they anticipate needing. They try them on at home and then send back what doesn't work out for them. Of course, this comes at a cost in terms of two-way shipping expenses hidden in clothing prices, not to mention the potential environmental impact of all that shipping. In my ideal world, I'd buy all my clothing in person; however, so many of my favorite retailers have diminished their presence anywhere near me that I don't really have that option. The latest casualty is Brooks Brothers at Biltmore Fashion Park. With no local store, that's one more brand I now buy online instead of in person.

[timothyaw]

Originally Posted by pbenjamin

I do a lot of shopping online but I don't understand how people can buy clothing without trying it on. Seems like you'd be constantly shipping things back.

Same goes for furniture. I like to "feel" the clothes and furniture. And it's too much of a pain in the butt to constantly return stuff. It's much easier to just drive to the store try it on and buy it. DONE.

[Pink Jazz]

Originally Posted by exit2lef

Most online retailers offer free returns to make this easy, and many customers buy more sizes, styles, and colors than they anticipate needing. They try them on at home and then send back what doesn't work out for them. Of course, this comes at a cost in terms of two-way shipping expenses hidden in clothing prices, not to mention the potential environmental impact of all that shipping. In my ideal world, I'd buy all my clothing in person; however, so many of my favorite retailers have diminished their presence anywhere near me that I don't really have that option. The latest casualty is Brooks Brothers at Biltmore Fashion Park. With no local store, that's one more brand I now buy online instead of in person.

Here is a hint for shopping at Kohl's - if you are inside a Kohl's store you can ship for free to your house using the Kohl's mobile app. This can be convenient if you are inside Kohl's but they don't have the color you want in stock; you can just try anything on in a different color and if the fit is good order the right color from your phone while you are in the store.

[exit2lef]

Originally Posted by Pink Jazz

Here is a hint for shopping at Kohl's - if you are inside a Kohl's store you can ship for free to your house using the Kohl's mobile app. This can be convenient if you are inside Kohl's but they don't have the color you want in stock; you can just try anything on in a different color and if the fit is good order the right color from your phone while you are in the store.

If only there were a Kohl's anywhere near me. Kohl's made a big deal about entering the Phoenix Metro Area back in 2003, but almost all of its locations are outside the 101 (or nearly so). When a retailer completely ignores the core of the metro area, I either ignore it back or experience only the online version of the brand. Still, I appreciate the tip and will keep it in mind if ever Kohl's reconsiders its site selection.

[bawac34618]

Originally Posted by pbenjamin

I do a lot of shopping online but I don't understand how people can buy clothing without trying it on. Seems like you'd be constantly shipping things back.

I agree with this. It seems to much of a pain to by clothing online. I'm the kind of person who has to try on clothes before I'll buy them as well. It's more of a pain to buy several sizes and then ship what I don't need back than it is to just go to a brick and mortar store.

I believe the decline of Macy's has more to do with the decline of indoor malls than it does Amazon.

[exit2lef]

I've noticed lately a lot of online retailers have added more detailed guidelines for their clothing sizes. It used to be that size recommendations were based solely on measurements. More recently, I've seen some sites that ask how old I am (because weight distribution often changes with age) and what size I prefer from other brands. Presumably, all that data is used to make size recommendations in a way designed to minimize the need to return items. Now, if only someone could come up with a way to accurately represent clothing colors on a screen.