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Okay, had some extra time this afternoon. Went into Penney's with very low expectations. Had been in since "the change" and was so unimpressed. First thing that I noticed heading to the store from the lot was the high numbers of people leaving with bags. Hmm.
Got into the store, the lay out was different from even a month so ago. Very fresh looking, inviting almost. Music playing in the background was "The Smiths" couldn't believe it. I saw all sorts of interesting basic type casual spring stuff in bright colors. Things I would actually buy. Prices were reasonable - not the crazy high prices they had on stuff before. Well, a few things were too much.
Tried on and ended up buying a cute salmon pinkish hoodie - $10, A pair of Cubs blue cargo capris - $18, and a pair of royal blue flip flops - $4.
Last edited by oldhousegirl; 03-29-2013 at 09:58 PM..
I went into my local J.C. Penney on Saturday. The good news? The store was packed, and there were lines at the registers. The bad news? Apparently they drastically altered their inventory of petite women's jeans! Now they only carry two brands - Lee and JCP (their own brand). I used to be able to find St. John's Bay, Gloria Vanderbilt, etc. I found one pair of jeans in my size, but they didn't fit very well. That was it; I was done.
The result? I ended up buying two very nice pairs of petite jeans at Macy's. I didn't particularly want to give Macy's my business, but it's not like I had a choice.
I hope the selection of petite jeans will be better the next time I visit a J.C. Penny.
It's so odd that people "want" to see inflated prices crossed and replaced by regular prices that now look like a discount. Where is common sense?
People are so used to see "discounts" that in reality are NO discounts at all, that they can't handle honest prices anymore? Are "fake" prices making them feel better when shopping?
It's so odd that people "want" to see inflated prices crossed and replaced by regular prices that now look like a discount. Where is common sense?
People are so used to see "discounts" that in reality are NO discounts at all, that they can't handle honest prices anymore? Are "fake" prices making them feel better when shopping?
There was the same reaction when Dillard's came to Cincinnati, taking over another department store (McAlpin's) that was known for its sales. Dillard's said it wasn't going to have sales, except for end-of-season clearances, and that all the merchandise would be fairly priced. Dontcha know, within a few months, Dillard's started having sales, and sales increased.
It makes no sense, but then again when you ask people if they'd prefer merchandise that is 50 percent off or 2 for 1, they choose 2 for 1 almost every time. Never underestimate the illogic of the human race! LOL
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I found one pair of jeans in my size, but they didn't fit very well. That was it; I was done.
