Retail Watchers

ClownLoach, I think you are looking at photos of the Century Blvd store on the Westside of Bend (across from the site of a short-lived Ray's Food Place), but I'm not 100% sure. One of the pictures shows "Bend" and that's clearly not the old Marina in the middle of town, or the converted A...

One thing I also noticed that this decor package has a lot of similar elements to the most recent Kroger decor used in standard (non fresh fare) Ralphs stores. Like the fonts on the wall signage, and the "Cake Shop" signage reminds me of the "Bakery Shop" signage that Kroger use...

Yes, same group. I expect someone else will get the Kmart location and Target seems like a logical choice. Wal Mart is probably a better fit but they must not know how to handle Guam logistics. Also I think the building would need to be demolished for them, but Target has demonstrated an ability to...

One thing I also noticed that this decor package has a lot of similar elements to the most recent Kroger decor used in standard (non fresh fare) Ralphs stores. Like the fonts on the wall signage, and the "Cake Shop" signage reminds me of the "Bakery Shop" signage that Kroger use...

The Safeway in The Forum in Bend (2650 NE US Highway 20) was remodeled to that interior last year. That Safeway still has a false ceiling. That interior felt quite a bit different with the false ceiling. I thought it looked really good in the Bend store. (Sort of how the stores that were remodeled ...

I was recently inside this store a few months ago, and it had the Colorful Lifestyle decor which in my onion, didn't look bad at all. This remodel must be very recent. I actually like this decor package, and I'm surprised to see this type of decor package in a Albertsons owned store. The design and...

At some point someone blinks. I don't think they have until November. They need to move on. This can't stay tied up forever. The two companies can't stay in limbo forever. Let's see how earnings/profits with both companies are in the coming 3 months. I think the opportunity for someone to "bli...

Do you have shares in In & Out? Just kidding.................................... ;) :lol: Did you see me recommending my current favorite burgers? Notice that I didn't say INO. What I love about INO is that it is cheap, clean, consistent, efficient, and high quality. Prices at other fast food p...

Every plant I have ever bought at HD was diseased. I had to return every single one. Every time I want to give them a chance again the same thing happens. :x :x :x :x :x Makes perfect sense. Stressed plants are like stressed people, they are more subject to diseases. Home Depot's nursery program ha...

Never seen this interior before but see a lot of elements of the Florida decor mixed into it notably the font of some of the secondary signage. I'd eliminate the heavy emphasis on the word "neighbor" (reminds me too much of Fresh & Easy or Ikea or something foreign) and other than tha...