Retail Watchers

In general, most of the remaining Sbarro locations around here tend to be mall food court locations, often one of 10 or more choices available (typically at malls where there isn't a Sbarro there's Villa Pizza, which is pretty much just as generic.) Aside from those, I think there's a few in airpor...

Looking at the Skippers website, it seems that they are now listing a bunch of so-called "go fleet" locations (mostly gas stations, it appears) serving a limited menu, and in some cases it looks like they might be serving only chowder. I see one listed in Redmond, I might go check it out....

The fish issue makes some sense - when McDonalds started coming up with a fish sandwich in the 1960's the original franchisee that had the idea started out using Halibut. Once the company decided to expand fish into other stores, one of the first things done was to switch (to Cod at the time) since ...

As for Sbarro, now there's a place that I have no idea how they manage to stay in business. That place is so generic it's ridiculous. Maybe that many of them are in places where choices are limited (like on the highways - maybe a choice of them and a Burger place or such)? Therefore not as much to ...

I bought some OTC Equaline item up at Albertsons in Oregon and was surprised to see the "Distributed by Albertsons Inc." on the package. Maybe it was just old merchandise. The Equaline soap had Supervalu. Equaline Cotton Swabs also distributed by Albertsons Inc. This would also be a good ...

Just heard on the local news that two more area stores are closing by May: Clifton Park and Latham. And as per usual, the reason given was non-renewal of the lease. This is getting old if you ask me. I think that only leaves East Greenbush (Rensselaer) and the one in the Rotterdam Square Mall withi...

Target did the same thing a long time ago, and it makes sense if sales are falling and you have to take extra measures against theft by keeping tobacco behind the counter. Not to mention all the extra rules to deal with about selling it (which also has something to do with it being behind the count...

I heard a news account this evening that said there were six area locations left. A quick check of the store locator on their website identifies the sixth store as being Greenwich. I always forget that one being out there - probably one of those spots where they do OK due to lack of other retail in...

Just heard on the local news that two more area stores are closing by May: Clifton Park and Latham. And as per usual, the reason given was non-renewal of the lease. This is getting old if you ask me. I think that only leaves East Greenbush (Rensselaer) and the one in the Rotterdam Square Mall withi...

Not very ethical to say the least. Here in NY, there are always stories about stores getting fined for having outdated product on their shelves. Some stores have even put up signs telling customers to inform management if they find outdated product being offered for sale. With all that being said, ...