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How is Boscov's doing at PPM? It's been there 3 or 4 years now? At least it's holding on thru a pandrmic, right?
Any of you like shoping there for any particular
or any unique items? Prices are reasonable?
Do they adverise on local tv and radio, in the Projo occasionally?
When Boscov's opened it was impressive, I would equate it similar to a JC Penney, or a more spread out Kohl's, but really it's unique, it is its own store. The prices were very competitive when they opened, down right cheap, since then, the layout of the store has changed a bit for the worse, the inventory is not in full supply, and prices have creeped up. Of course, the pandemic may have had a negative effect as well. They do offer furniture as well, unlike some of its competitors. I don't see much advertising on TV, most of the advertisers are in the mail, flyers announcing sales. When it first opened I bought about four pairs of Dockers in a relaxed fit that were not available anywhere else, I don't think they even sell them anymore. Some inventory is different than what you would find at Kohl'ls, JC Penney, Macy's, Target, etc. So, its nice to have another choice.
I still miss Jordan Marsh, Filene's, Ann & Hope, Bradlees, and a few others. I think there is only one Sears store open, I think at South Shore Plaza in Braintree, and several Bob's Stores have closed.
When Boscov's opened it was impressive, I would equate it similar to a JC Penney, or a more spread out Kohl's, but really it's unique, it is its own store. The prices were very competitive when they opened, down right cheap, since then, the layout of the store has changed a bit for the worse, the inventory is not in full supply, and prices have creeped up. Of course, the pandemic may have had a negative effect as well. They do offer furniture as well, unlike some of its competitors. I don't see much advertising on TV, most of the advertisers are in the mail, flyers announcing sales. When it first opened I bought about four pairs of Dockers in a relaxed fit that were not available anywhere else, I don't think they even sell them anymore. Some inventory is different than what you would find at Kohl'ls, JC Penney, Macy's, Target, etc. So, its nice to have another choice.
I still miss Jordan Marsh, Filene's, Ann & Hope, Bradlees, and a few others. I think there is only one Sears store open, I think at South Shore Plaza in Braintree, and several Bob's Stores have closed.
In the late 70's I would work at either Filene's, Bradless or Zayre's for about 6 weeks at Christmas time for extra money. I did that for 3 years in a row. In High School I use to work at the Ann & Hope in Cumberland. My job was stocking the shelves and putting countless shopping carts on that conveyer between floors. Those were the good days when we had all kinds of retail. Seems like we really have gone backwards.
As far as Providence Place Mall. Was it ever really a success? Pretty much all malls across the USA are either shutting down or having to reinvent themselves. That would most likely be what the Providence Mall is going to have to do. Just like Emerald Sq Mall in No. Attleboro. That's the world we live in and I wish it wasn't so.
In the late 70's I would work at either Filene's, Bradless or Zayre's for about 6 weeks at Christmas time for extra money. I did that for 3 years in a row. In High School I use to work at the Ann & Hope in Cumberland. My job was stocking the shelves and putting countless shopping carts on that conveyer between floors. Those were the good days when we had all kinds of retail. Seems like we really have gone backwards.
As far as Providence Place Mall. Was it ever really a success? Pretty much all malls across the USA are either shutting down or having to reinvent themselves. That would most likely be what the Providence Mall is going to have to do. Just like Emerald Sq Mall in No. Attleboro. That's the world we live in and I wish it wasn't so.
But whenever I walk through the Shops at Prudential in Boston, at least recently, and depends on the hour, it seems very bustling. Fancy folks, their target audience. Not sure if many are just browsing or just eating at the small food area. Haven't strolled through Copley Place in Boston in a year or so, so not sure if empty shops abound or if it still has buzz.
And I had to drop in to Chestnut Hill Mall recently for an errand midday. It didn't seem too crowded, but they at least seem to still have their nice stores. Didn't have time to wander, so not sure if many empty storefronts there nowadays.
When Boscov's opened it was impressive, I would equate it similar to a JC Penney, or a more spread out Kohl's, but really it's unique, it is its own store. The prices were very competitive when they opened, down right cheap, since then, the layout of the store has changed a bit for the worse, the inventory is not in full supply, and prices have creeped up. Of course, the pandemic may have had a negative effect as well. They do offer furniture as well, unlike some of its competitors. I don't see much advertising on TV, most of the advertisers are in the mail, flyers announcing sales. When it first opened I bought about four pairs of Dockers in a relaxed fit that were not available anywhere else, I don't think they even sell them anymore. Some inventory is different than what you would find at Kohl'ls, JC Penney, Macy's, Target, etc. So, its nice to have another choice.
I still miss Jordan Marsh, Filene's, Ann & Hope, Bradlees, and a few others. I think there is only one Sears store open, I think at South Shore Plaza in Braintree, and several Bob's Stores have closed.
Thanks for your response.
The Sears in Braintree closes at 6 pm last I was aware!
The mall closes later, but Sears can't hang on until 8 pm or so like the others?
It's depressing there now with few shoppers and seemingly little inventory, at least on the few occasions I've gone in this year.
The Sears in Braintree closes at 6 pm last I was aware!
The mall closes later, but Sears can't hang on until 8 pm or so like the others?
It's depressing there now with few shoppers and seemingly little inventory, at least on the few occasions I've gone in this year.
Yeah I peaked in there pretty recently and the place was downright sad. Not a customer in sight and the inventory looked like they were going out of business. Why do they even bother keeping it open?
There is no doubt that the pandemic has accelerated online Amazon type purchases nationwide.
It's not too difficult to envision a future in which there will be no brick and mortar stores.
A shame because I, like I'm sure many others, hate to buy things I can't see in person and clothes/shoes I can't try on. One has to rely on other's reviews, which are helpful, but only if they are not paid reviewers.
There is no doubt that the pandemic has accelerated online Amazon type purchases nationwide.
It's not too difficult to envision a future in which there will be no brick and mortar stores.
A shame because I, like I'm sure many others, hate to buy things I can't see in person and clothes/shoes I can't try on. One has to rely on other's reviews, which are helpful, but only if they are not paid reviewers.
Times and days of old. When Midland Mall opened it was a crazy new experience with so many different types stores under the roof. That was when shopping was an experience.
As you mentioned I think we have now crossed that line where online shopping is here to stay. My younger employees love the opportunity to do their shopping all online.
We have reached a point where getting into your car and driving to the store is an inconvenience.
The technology and pandemic have definitely changed the way we shop.
We enjoyed visiting the PPM when we came home to visit, it was nice to see vibrancy downtown, visiting the stores, grabbing a bite to eat and then experiencing Waterfire.
I've wondered myself what will come of the facility. I was looking at condos at the nearby 903 (other side of the overpass) which seem to sell briskly. We shall see i guess.
I just Googled and was surprised to see that there are only 23 remaining Sears stores currently open, I had thought they had all closed.
Eddie Lampert the man responsible who single handily brought down one of Americas retail giants, which is a topic for another forum.
Sears in Braintree looks like it will be closing for good soon. It is not looking good, a lot of empty space, disheveled looking.
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