Retail Watchers

FTC takes its first L in the case. Not sure how this is going to affect anything. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/ftc-loses-bid-to-compel-docs-in-kroger-albertsons-deal-challenge A motion denied without prejudice is not a loss, it's just a procedural error. They can make the same motion aft...

It seems that almost overnight there has become a massive movement in these stores to self regulate around a 15 item limit. I wonder if they are going to fight the proposed law by claiming they're already limiting items and increasing supervision. The law idea is stupid and outrageous, and if passed...

I think Target is a nicer environment to shop in, even if it costs a little more than Walmart. https://flic.kr/p/2pQg7X9 I agree ;) Are picture uploads working again if I don't use the phone for them? I could randomly point my phone around that Walmart and take ten pictures that would make your jaw...

J-Man wrote: ↑Yesterday, 9:27 am Why is this in the "U.S. & Canada Chain Supermarket News" forum?

Great question. I wondered the same thing myself then remembered I wasn't wearing my glasses when I typed it. Was supposed to be in department stores because of the reuse of the old Sears being the main operation.

Last night I was at the Longview Fred Meyer for a regular shopping trip. This store was remodeled in 2018, and as I shopped, I was thinking that it does not seem to be aging well. The wall colors and the rounded font of the letters were ugly then and are ugly now. The floors have lost the shine the...

So the Unions now allow 3 hour shifts? That's weird and plainly WRONG! I was shocked when I first heard it directly from an Albertsons employee standing next to me and talking to a cashier (who was totally ignoring me the customer as he rang up my transaction) that they were scheduled by "the ...

Perhaps some opportunities for independent restaurants to back fill these spaces. But I am thinking at this point a lot of these spaces may not be in the best locations or be the best condition based on the age of many of the units. Independents would want a restaurant that is mostly ready for busi...

I think Target is a nicer environment to shop in, even if it costs a little more than Walmart. https://flic.kr/p/2pQg7X9 The environment in that remodeled Walmart store is far superior to Target. It is shocking in fact to see how exceptionally well it is executed. Yes, it is still Walmart so it is ...

I was in the area and decided to go check it out. I would rate it 8 out of 10 seeing it in real life. The store is a near clone layout wise of newer Albertsons, the closest being the San Marcos location. Original two tone tinted concrete floors poorly maintained and not improved, many patches with ...

I was in the area and decided to go check it out. I would rate it 8 out of 10 seeing it in real life. The store is a near clone layout wise of newer Albertsons, the closest being the San Marcos location. Original two tone tinted concrete floors poorly maintained and not improved, many patches with b...