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by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 11:22 pm
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Target 2022
Replies: 139
Views: 18165

Re: Target 2022

So other than already clearancing all Christmas items at 15% off to 30% off, Target is also clearancing its "beauty" gift sets (this also includes things like deodorant, body wash, shaving items, beard items, etc.) at 50% off, but this requires using the app. Also they give you a $10 gift ...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 11:17 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?
Replies: 1470
Views: 103094

Re: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?

Those times at Vons & Pavilions for me conjure up ONE person, Steve Burd! A reptilian cold hearted tyrant! I don't know what happened, Burd did a good job in the 90's. By the late 00's, I don't know what happened, but it seems like he really became far removed from the people in the business at...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 11:14 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: La Jolla Vons to be converted to Pavilions
Replies: 74
Views: 9363

Re: La Jolla Vons to be converted to Pavilions

If the merger goes through, it would be interesting to see what Kroger does with the Pavilions banner. They have never had a proper upscale chain in SoCal. Perhaps some of the Ralphs Fresh Fare locations could be converted to Pavilions, or even the regular Ralphs locations in more well-to-do neighb...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 7:22 pm
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: 99 Cents Only
Replies: 49
Views: 5966

Re: 99 Cents Only

Yeah, I do NOT see any signs down here at all. Perhaps there are some but in a place that is not obvious (or sign may be very small). I had a situation at a very nice Ralphs Fresh fare in Mission Valley about this and had to speak with the Store Director. He honored the guarantee (free for 1) and s...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 7:19 pm
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Rite Aid closing at least 63 stores
Replies: 1501
Views: 142139

Re: Rite Aid closing at least 63 stores

I recently visited the Longview, WA Rite Aid, and noticed signs of neglect starting to appear, mainly, the lighting. This store has not converted to LED lighting, and there were a number of scattered burned-out lights as well as several flickering wall displays. This doesn't look good when the stor...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 7:15 pm
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Walmart observations
Replies: 931
Views: 150225

Re: Walmart observations

Saw something that struck me as odd when at my local Walmart today. It appears that, sometime in the last couple months, that they replaced all of the traditional checkstands. These used to have the three racks of bags on a rotating table at the end of the checkstand, they now instead have a small ...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 7:13 pm
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Target 2022
Replies: 139
Views: 18165

Re: Target 2022

Agreed, they have really let the uniform go. My understanding is that they were supposed to only change the pants - Target used to require khakis but they opened up to allowing jeans. They never have provided a uniform. Employees were told to wear any red shirt and they offered them aggressive disc...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 7:10 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: El Pollo Loco
Replies: 7
Views: 1384

Re: El Pollo Loco

Sort of surprising that places even use those little cups for something like that. They could get ones that are larger (like 4 or 5 oz size) and that would be easier for everyone. They might cost a bit more per cup, but in the end they'd use fewer, so it would even out, plus it would take less time...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 6:59 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Sizzler Sparks, NV Out of Business
Replies: 7
Views: 742

Re: Sizzler Sparks, NV Out of Business

I finally went to the Montebello location which reopened earlier this year. It was fully remodeled and is nice looking. They have had some changes compared to the past: First off, self-service drinks. I think they did this to keep servers away from guests. They only really serve your food now and t...
by storewanderer
December 13th, 2022, 6:43 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: La Jolla Vons to be converted to Pavilions
Replies: 74
Views: 9363

Re: La Jolla Vons to be converted to Pavilions

A last gasp for air for Pavilions if this merger goes through...

Maybe Gelson's is interested in another store.