Specialty Retail & Membership Club Chains

New Topic

535 topics

Page 1 of 22
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
22
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

⚠️[UPDATED!]⚠️ Please re-orient yourselves with the rules

Last post by submariner « May 21st, 2020, 4:40 pm
Posted in Announcements

by submariner » May 21st, 2020, 4:40 pm » in Announcements

Attention RetailWatchers Members: A Firm Reminder About Forum Conduct

Lately, I’ve noticed a troubling increase in posts that stray from the...

0 Replies

188534 Views

Last post by submariner
May 21st, 2020, 4:40 pm
Reminder: RetailWatchers is not associated with any retail company

Last post by submariner « September 4th, 2018, 6:39 am
Posted in Announcements

by submariner » September 4th, 2018, 6:39 am » in Announcements

Thank you for visiting our website!

As a reminder, RetailWatchers is an independent website. We have no affilliation with, or are able to provide...

0 Replies

227770 Views

Last post by submariner
September 4th, 2018, 6:39 am

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

'Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 700 locations'

Last post by storewanderer « 49 minutes ago
Replies: 40
by mbz321 » November 14th, 2024, 8:09 am
1

2

3

4

5
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN
Published 7:47 AM EST, Thu November 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: An Advance Auto Parts location is seen on August 22,...
40 Replies

2557 Views

Last post by storewanderer
49 minutes ago
Costco considering new Tumwater, WA store

Last post by ClownLoach « Yesterday, 3:53 pm
Replies: 26
by Super S » December 5th, 2024, 6:34 pm
1

2

3
The current Costco is between Fred Meyer and Walmart, and doesn't have much room for expansion. Parking is also a challenge at times.
26 Replies

1056 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
Yesterday, 3:53 pm
Big Lots circling the drain: More closures, bankruptcy looms

Last post by storewanderer « December 8th, 2024, 12:07 am
Replies: 197
by ClownLoach » July 10th, 2024, 5:50 pm
1

…

16

17

18

19

20
Sounds like the end is growing near for Big Lots. Comp sales down double digits, another 40 closures, and their cash on hand is all that keeps them...
197 Replies

24014 Views

Last post by storewanderer
December 8th, 2024, 12:07 am
Last Moskatels closing

Last post by storewanderer « December 6th, 2024, 12:29 am
Replies: 5
by storewanderer » December 3rd, 2024, 3:57 pm

This was a SoCal craft chain Michael's bought long ago.

One store kept that branding in Los Angeles. That store is now closing.

WARN notice shows...

5 Replies

542 Views

Last post by storewanderer
December 6th, 2024, 12:29 am
The Disney Store's decline: what happened??

Last post by SamSpade « December 4th, 2024, 5:21 pm
Replies: 15
by FrankMoore99 » November 21st, 2024, 9:42 am
1

2
The Disney Store's existence seems very odd. That they started closing stores way back in the early 2000s and they ended up closing all the mall...
15 Replies

1171 Views

Last post by SamSpade
December 4th, 2024, 5:21 pm
Dollar Tree in 99 Cents Only Stores

Last post by ClownLoach « December 4th, 2024, 3:28 pm
Replies: 11
by storewanderer » November 30th, 2024, 1:37 am
1

2
How are these stores looking?

The stores in Reno and Carson City that they took over are still really understocked. Business level seems okay but...
11 Replies

740 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
December 4th, 2024, 3:28 pm
AutoZone Self Checkout

Last post by storewanderer « December 3rd, 2024, 9:10 am
Replies: 19
by Alpha8472 » October 13th, 2024, 7:34 pm
1

2
I found AutoZone to be a nice store before. You ask the employee at the counter for help and they look up the right part for your car. Now you have...
19 Replies

2073 Views

Last post by storewanderer
December 3rd, 2024, 9:10 am
Petsmart - Online vs. in store price

Last post by storewanderer « November 30th, 2024, 1:32 am

by storewanderer » November 30th, 2024, 1:32 am

Went to Petsmart today. I am used to asking them to price match to their website (they do this at the store I go to, though I am not sure it is in...

0 Replies

299 Views

Last post by storewanderer
November 30th, 2024, 1:32 am
Costco Food Court Switching To Standing Tables

Last post by storewanderer « November 27th, 2024, 11:51 pm
Replies: 23
by Alpha8472 » November 14th, 2024, 9:26 pm
1

2

3
Costco is getting rid of some sit down tables and replacing them with standing tables. Many years ago Costco had standing tables and no chairs. I...
23 Replies

1602 Views

Last post by storewanderer
November 27th, 2024, 11:51 pm
Hobby Lobby pay rate

Last post by veteran+ « November 27th, 2024, 8:08 am
Replies: 7
by storewanderer » November 26th, 2024, 9:08 am

Reno Hobby Lobby has a sign at the entry now hiring full time associates 19.25 per hour.

The sign notes store hours are 9 AM To 8 PM with shifts...

7 Replies

438 Views

Last post by veteran+
November 27th, 2024, 8:08 am
Redbox Stops Working As Company Goes Into Bankruptcy

Last post by mbz321 « November 25th, 2024, 8:04 pm
Replies: 22
by Alpha8472 » July 7th, 2024, 10:51 pm
1

2

3
The Redbox website has stopped working and that has locked people out of their movies that they purchased. I cannot even search for movies on their...
22 Replies

3427 Views

Last post by mbz321
November 25th, 2024, 8:04 pm
Jaguar New Logo & Getting Rid of the Leaper

Last post by ClownLoach « November 22nd, 2024, 4:34 pm
Replies: 2
by Alpha8472 » November 21st, 2024, 7:16 pm

The Jaguar Leaper is one of the most recognized symbols. They always have a huge silver Jaguar symbol at every Jaguar dealership.

The new commercial...

2 Replies

330 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
November 22nd, 2024, 4:34 pm
Barnes and Noble new stores

Last post by ClownLoach « November 21st, 2024, 11:36 am
Replies: 56
by FrankMoore99 » April 26th, 2024, 11:20 am
1

2

3

4

5

6
I just learned this week that Barnes and Noble is planning on opening a store in Kimball Junction (Park City), Utah. I think this is really cool...
56 Replies

11012 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
November 21st, 2024, 11:36 am
The Vitamin Shoppe Owner Bankruptcy

Last post by ClownLoach « November 8th, 2024, 1:05 pm
Replies: 4
by Alpha8472 » November 7th, 2024, 10:09 pm

The Vitamin Shoppe owner Franchise Group is filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. It intends to shut down American Freight while fortifying Pet Supplies...

4 Replies

455 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
November 8th, 2024, 1:05 pm
24 Hour Fitness Closing Mall Locations

Last post by ClownLoach « October 31st, 2024, 6:43 pm
Replies: 2
by Alpha8472 » October 31st, 2024, 6:26 pm

I noticed that the 24 Hour Fitness at Sunvalley Mall in Concord, California closed in September. This is a very big location that has been open...

2 Replies

459 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
October 31st, 2024, 6:43 pm
Sam's reopening Grapevine, TX with zero checkstands but same staffing levels

Last post by ClownLoach « October 31st, 2024, 3:11 pm
Replies: 14
by ClownLoach » October 7th, 2024, 12:15 pm
1

2
Sam's is reopening the Grapevine, TX store that was destroyed by a tornado two years ago. The store will become their new lab store and the checkout...
14 Replies

1566 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
October 31st, 2024, 3:11 pm
Unique Spirit Halloween Locations

Last post by babs « October 22nd, 2024, 2:56 pm
Replies: 4
by babs » October 21st, 2024, 2:44 pm

One of my favorite hobbies this time of year as a retail geek is visiting Spirit Halloween stores trying to find this year's most unique location. in...

4 Replies

618 Views

Last post by babs
October 22nd, 2024, 2:56 pm
Spirit Christmas To Open 10 Stores

Last post by Alpha8472 « October 22nd, 2024, 10:13 am

by Alpha8472 » October 22nd, 2024, 10:13 am

Spirit Halloween will open 10 Spirit Christmas stores this year.

I have seen independent Halloween stores sell Halloween and Christmas decorations...

0 Replies

630 Views

Last post by Alpha8472
October 22nd, 2024, 10:13 am
'Bed Bath & Beyond Stores to Return in $25 Million Partnership With Kirkland’s'

Last post by ClownLoach « October 22nd, 2024, 9:31 am
Replies: 4
by mbz321 » October 21st, 2024, 7:01 pm

Bed Bath & Beyond just can't seem to die. And all this seems to be is a confusing mess of various partnerships.

Along with them announcing the...

4 Replies

589 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
October 22nd, 2024, 9:31 am
Home Depot & Lowe's Tap & Pay

Last post by ClownLoach « October 22nd, 2024, 8:49 am
Replies: 12
by Alpha8472 » October 13th, 2024, 8:28 pm
1

2
Home Depot is still not accepting Apple Pay or other tap payments. They were forced to make a statement.
12 Replies

1428 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
October 22nd, 2024, 8:49 am
BuyBuy Baby Closing All Stores Again

Last post by storewanderer « October 20th, 2024, 11:05 pm
Replies: 3
by Alpha8472 » October 20th, 2024, 7:36 pm

The new company that opened up the new BuyBuy Baby stores is closing all 10 stores by the end of the year.

3 Replies

598 Views

Last post by storewanderer
October 20th, 2024, 11:05 pm
Ulta To Open 400 Stores

Last post by ClownLoach « October 19th, 2024, 12:55 pm
Replies: 8
by Alpha8472 » October 16th, 2024, 6:34 pm

Ulta is a chain where you can find cosmetics at various price points. They seem to be doing much better than Sephora. The Sephora stores inside of...

8 Replies

951 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
October 19th, 2024, 12:55 pm
Small Closeout store Dirt Cheap to close all stores

Last post by BillyGr « October 18th, 2024, 6:04 am
Replies: 5
by wnetmacman » October 14th, 2024, 2:29 pm

Just as the headline reads. Dirt Cheap, out of Hattiesburg, MS, is closing all 68 of their stores.

They cite inflation as the factor behind their...

5 Replies

798 Views

Last post by BillyGr
October 18th, 2024, 6:04 am
True Value Bankrupt, to be assumed by DoIt Best

Last post by BillyGr « October 16th, 2024, 1:05 pm
Replies: 14
by storewanderer » October 14th, 2024, 1:17 pm
1

2
True Value is bankrupt. After they moved from their longtime co op model a few years ago it seemed like the brand got weaker and weaker.

Their...
14 Replies

1873 Views

Last post by BillyGr
October 16th, 2024, 1:05 pm
Never built, but proposed

Last post by ClownLoach « September 25th, 2024, 10:24 am
Replies: 23
by FrankMoore99 » April 18th, 2024, 8:55 am
1

2

3
Looking at how retail was run in the recent or far past, I notice a certain pattern of how many retail stores operate or operated in certain areas....
23 Replies

4191 Views

Last post by ClownLoach
September 25th, 2024, 10:24 am

New Topic

535 topics

Page 1 of 22
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
22
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum