Retail Watchers

He knew it wasn't salvageable. Transform, LLC was just a way of making it look like they were going to turn things around. I think everyone knew that wasn't a possibility. But keeping people thinking that is the best way to make them keep coming to the stores. But who really wants to at this point?...

That store doesn't look healthy. Reminds me of the low stock conditions at Sears/Kmart these days.

Repurposed but largely in use: Mall 205 *light rail Beaverton Mall/Cedar Hills Crossing *bus, relatively near light rail Eastport Village (demolished, rebuilt into successful big box/strip center) *bus, relatively near light rail Not sure Mall 205 would be considered repurposed as the mall's interi...

Things continue to look bad for Sears: https://www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1095336?fbclid=IwAR1EBWGTSX_9FZOCIZxamjhbgKAfjUWrRFROt0ni4N2Z8Rwdoo_CvcVwhII In all honesty, I hope that this year Lampert realizes that this year, it's time to finally let the stores d...

A couple thoughts since this campaign has been out for a few weeks: As for the Kroger logo, I think it is a good "evolutionary" update which doesn't make signage on existing stores look old overnight. Kroger can take its time with sign replacements. As for Fred Meyer, the slogan doesn't ma...

I have always found it interesting how many chain stores are not consistent with the placement of pharmacies in their stores. When Walmart built a new store where I live, they placed the pharmacy in a "box" between the clothing and grocery area near the back of the store. This one also has...

Domino's seems to have improved their product. There was a time I would not even think about ordering their pizza. I do occasionally order them as they seem to have a decent affordable pizza. Pizza Hut on the other hand is by far the most "manufactured" tasting pizza to me. I rarely go the...

There is a new-build Domino's near me that has seating. It is more like a typical fast food restaurant than a true sit-down style restaurant though.

There are a few local chains that are starting to advertise online ordering/pick-up in store. Unlike the national chains, the local ones are VERY inconsistent. I have been to one where the order was still on the printer, untouched, when I arrived at the store an hour later(when it was promised in 30...

A few months back I made a purchase at a conventional Walmart in Vancouver, and it showed up as "WM SUPERCENTER" on my statement.