tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post8858274491764690810..comments2024-03-29T00:18:53.002-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: Macy's to Shutter 100 Stores, Atlanta Stores Likely to be Included Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-37673616266782257032016-08-18T20:16:33.555-04:002016-08-18T20:16:33.555-04:00Why are white shoppers withdrawing from public spa...Why are white shoppers withdrawing from public spaces? Maybe they are just not shopping because they like to invest and save money instead of shop. Personally I just find customer service at most places absolutely horrible, complain to management and they just don't care. The customer is not always right and dishonest customers make it bad for the good ones to be treated better. Our new society has pretty much turned into a bunch of entitled, self absorbed, uncivilized behaved people. Clash of cultures in the US where no one wants to assimilate leads to a poor and uneducated country. So yes I can see why white people want to stay in their enclaves of civility. The only melting pot in the US is a restaurant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-36249741531684525952016-08-18T14:01:58.776-04:002016-08-18T14:01:58.776-04:00Ironically, the only time I ever go to a departmen...Ironically, the only time I ever go to a department store, it is always Macy's. Good brands.<br /><br />And the "DEMOGRAPHICS" has a point which I hope Eli will let me bring up: white shoppers are withdrawing from public spaces. They are ordering online and going to specialty shops in their gentrified and suburban redoubts. This is reality.The Anti-Gnostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386593803225823789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-79821117666108242732016-08-16T08:40:16.105-04:002016-08-16T08:40:16.105-04:00^^ Demographics = people that don't have real...^^ Demographics = people that don't have real MONEY to spend. THOSE DEMOGRAPHICS don't possess enough GREEN aka money. THOSE DEMOGRAPHICS spend pretend money they don't really have or spend it to FAKE it and they make it. The media likes to stir the pot on crime so if you want hard core data to prove your point is in FACT WRONG then you'll have to dig deep. The government statistics are also skewed and improperly collected on crime. WAKE UP your upscale car says nothing about you except that you don't spend money wisely and when people look at you they are thing that dude is BROKE but he thinks he looks good. Those shoppers you see are in DEBT. WAKE UP pretenders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-25627274008520122982016-08-15T20:07:17.638-04:002016-08-15T20:07:17.638-04:00" Those demographics just don't lend them..." Those demographics just don't lend themselves to successful upscasle stores?"<br /><br />..and what does " Those demographics " suppose to mean?<br /><br />Funny how you said that South DeKalb will close because of THOSE DEMOGRAPHICS. North DeKalb..in a non Black community closed while South DeKalb ,Greenbriar and Stonecrest did. <br /><br />Just like one of the posters mentioned, I've been to all three of these malls several times and it's loaded with shoppers..especially on the weekends. Before the North DeKalb store..with the exception of the weekends..I barely seen shoppers in that Macy's.<br /><br />FYI..The South DeKalb Macy's has been in South DeKalb for 40 plus years and it still going sting.Same goes for Stone crest been there for 15 plus years. Yes..the occasional problems may take place at those malls but no more than those " upscale" malls like Perimeter,Lenox or North point malls..especially Lenox and Perimeter. You hear more about thefts, robberies and carjackings taking place there than any mall in Georgia..South DeKalb and Stone crest included.Don't believe me..look at past media reports about.Several weeks ago, a woman was robbed there..but that stuff only suppose to happen at Stonecrest,Greenbriar and South DeKalb malls?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-27980532725340628312016-08-15T13:37:50.929-04:002016-08-15T13:37:50.929-04:00Stonecrest, South Dekalb, and Greenbriar will clos...Stonecrest, South Dekalb, and Greenbriar will close due to shoplifting losses alone. Those demographics just don't lend themselves to successful upscale stores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-83791139822023389802016-08-15T09:46:08.057-04:002016-08-15T09:46:08.057-04:00I just bought new mattresses at Macy's but oth...I just bought new mattresses at Macy's but other than that - I never really go in there. The Perimeter Dillards and Von Maur are simply nicer stores than Macy's (and of course Nordstrom is too but I realize it is a much higher price point). There just isn't much reason to go to Macy's for clothing anymore, unless you are in NYC....that store is impressive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-6822131152483058062016-08-13T22:43:32.634-04:002016-08-13T22:43:32.634-04:00I hope Northlake stays open. Even though it's...I hope Northlake stays open. Even though it's not a nice Macy's we need places to shop on this side of town. Lenox and Perimeter are so upscale. Need a decent middle of the road department store.<br /><br />The Penneys at Northlake is a mess. It was an awesome store up until a few years ago when the corporate management messed it up. Not much to say about Sears. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-25607422072080274322016-08-13T21:48:03.573-04:002016-08-13T21:48:03.573-04:00Wealthy immigrants buying land and real estate don...Wealthy immigrants buying land and real estate don't have the money to buy clothes at Macy's or are they just here to hide their money offshore from foreign government where they live wealthy immigrants don't shop at Macy and poor immigrants that use US government assistance so basically the new America we are importing along with clothes from other countries have no money to spend in US. Fine US I will take my money to Turks Caicos and live in paradise this country is losing economic and politic power importing poetry and cheap clothing selling land to foreigners that spit on US. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-73798249150692002622016-08-13T10:35:13.947-04:002016-08-13T10:35:13.947-04:00Busy with shoppers and or shoplifters, is not the ...Busy with shoppers and or shoplifters, is not the same as sales purchases with lots of bags in hand. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-8688761349349106772016-08-13T06:50:11.174-04:002016-08-13T06:50:11.174-04:00I shop regularly at Macy's, because I have luc...I shop regularly at Macy's, because I have luck finding clothes there, but the service is atrocious. It can be hard to find someone to take your money and pay, and rarely do I get a smile. They must not treat their employees well. Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863425076581374421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-83387138519499442272016-08-13T06:13:00.263-04:002016-08-13T06:13:00.263-04:00I see your point and it's a good one but Macy&...I see your point and it's a good one but Macy's primary demographic is women consumers. The middle of the stores, what is called the center core, primarily houses the jewelry and cosmetics departments which are (typically) revenue producing depts. That said, it's my opinion that Macy's should expand the women's casual wear dept. (known as RTW) and the juniors dept. I worked through a Macy's liquidation earlier this year in New York State and the main reason why that store closed is that it simply didn't have a high enough income bracket to sustain its business. Plus, the store lease was going up and the store just didn't generate enough revenue to justify the increase in rent. Tattyplatypushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545702801791429409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-68903175779175899802016-08-13T01:12:35.165-04:002016-08-13T01:12:35.165-04:00Macy's at Stonecrest and South DeKalb are actu...Macy's at Stonecrest and South DeKalb are actually always busy, especially on the weekends. Gwinnet Place is a no brainer. Why it took so long is the question. How is it that Sears is still alive???Dee Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301348975404633187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-77272637949739560212016-08-12T21:23:27.163-04:002016-08-12T21:23:27.163-04:00I agree with Coolio. Millennials are into Experi...I agree with Coolio. Millennials are into Experiences. Going to Rich's (before Macy's) and many other traditional department stores used to be an Event. Concierge, personal shoppers, cafes, chocolatiers, wine shoppes, stationers, bridal boutiques, salons, travel, alterations - tailoring, etc ... Those of us in the Boomer and Gen demographic remember those days fondly. If traditional department stores are going to survive, they have to find a way to come full circle into what they once were or elove to something to fit into today's lifestyles.<br /><br />Yes online shopping is the future. However apparel is something, that consumers like to try on, feel the fabric, see the quality, and even have it altered on premises if need be. Of course the quality of clothing would need to return to those days gone by as well. <br /><br />Class, grace and style are sorely lacking in this country. Politics and social agendas are silently driving customers away even more swiftly. The media can't hide the real facts behind Macy's downfall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-10132151412448251772016-08-12T15:00:46.112-04:002016-08-12T15:00:46.112-04:00Close em all, they don't add to the community ...Close em all, they don't add to the community really. If they close them, they should also consider closing the associated malls and rebuilding them.<br /><br />Department stores should remake themselves into being a destination for shopping, one that means a customer doesn't have to set foot inside of the mall. They should reduce the size of the women's departments, add bistros and other food outlets smack dab in the middle of the store (so that you have to pass the clothes and other offerings to get there -- not near entrances), maybe add more fun things like movies, indoor putt putt golf, games of skill that earn you discounts on items for sale, etc. Kinda like when Microsoft started incorporating a bunch of their vendor's offerings into their operating systems (Netscape, we still miss you! kinda)<br /><br />This is what they should be asking themselves: how do we get people AND keep them inside of the stores? Is this really rocket science? I feel like with 2 minutes of thought I could solve the problems that a boardroom of highly qualified idiots couldn't come up with.Coolionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-64028488963642152262016-08-12T12:13:52.100-04:002016-08-12T12:13:52.100-04:00Quite honesty I could see all the stores mentioned...Quite honesty I could see all the stores mentioned closing and who knows maybe even more. Macy’s like many other retailers have expanded too much and basically cheapened their brand. I believe there is still a market for department stores, but they need to seek ways to provide a unique and value added shopping experience. Just like there are too many malls there are too many big box retailers, but developers with the approval of our political leaders keep cutting down trees and building more boxes. I applaud projects like the Ponce City Market, Suburban Plaza and other redevelopment of outdated facilities. Maybe we can see something happen at North Lake, North DeKalb and maybe Gwinnett Place. Hamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-24673034419944282992016-08-12T12:11:17.357-04:002016-08-12T12:11:17.357-04:00The one major market that Macys is not in and has ...The one major market that Macys is not in and has never been in is Jacksonville, FLJonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-67672041951387210382016-08-12T11:47:56.244-04:002016-08-12T11:47:56.244-04:00Macy’s reported its sales in the second quarter we...Macy’s reported its sales in the second quarter were down nearly 4 percent to $5.87 billion compared to the same period last year. Third quarter 2016 will be devastating. Big box department stores are dying, however Macy's has politically inflicted grave wounds onto their company it will never be a able to heal from. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com