Texsox Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 What kinds of stores will fall at the blade of the internet and which will survive. I'm thinking three stores will probably always be around on a local basis, grocery, clothing, and building supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 12:45 PM) What kinds of stores will fall at the blade of the internet and which will survive. I'm thinking three stores will probably always be around on a local basis, grocery, clothing, and building supplies. I think book stores will always survive. Well, I think Borders or Barnes And Noble will. I don't know why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 12:45 PM) What kinds of stores will fall at the blade of the internet and which will survive. I'm thinking three stores will probably always be around on a local basis, grocery, clothing, and building supplies. What about when "Catch all" stores like Walmart knock those out of business? The internet and "combination" stores do a lot of damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I think that crafting stores (JoAnn's, etc) will also survive because no one wants to order a lot of that stuff online (particularly for clothing and home decorating) because you have no idea of true color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 01:13 PM) What about when "Catch all" stores like Walmart knock those out of business? The internet and "combination" stores do a lot of damage I guess I considered WalMart in the grocery and clothing store category. Their electronics department, by contrast, may be much smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(Soxy @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 01:26 PM) I think that crafting stores (JoAnn's, etc) will also survive because no one wants to order a lot of that stuff online (particularly for clothing and home decorating) because you have no idea of true color. I forgot about them, if Hobby Lobby closed, I'd be really sad. And, just an observation, the most beautiful women shop at craft stores. You know, just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 02:07 PM) I guess I considered WalMart in the grocery and clothing store category. Their electronics department, by contrast, may be much smaller. then I guess I am a little confused by your definition of local in this conversation. Local as in Mom n pop stores? Or local as in: Jewel is local where I live, and is still a "national" grocery store, but you cannot find Jewel in Texas as the local grocery store because of (insert store name, Dominicks, Schnucks, Kroger, Cash n Carry, Rite Aid, Publix) I consider Walmart to be in the national category, never the local category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 02:12 PM) then I guess I am a little confused by your definition of local in this conversation. Local as in Mom n pop stores? Or local as in: Jewel is local where I live, and is still a "national" grocery store, but you cannot find Jewel in Texas as the local grocery store because of (insert store name, Dominicks, Schnucks, Kroger, Cash n Carry, Rite Aid, Publix) I consider Walmart to be in the national category, never the local category. I meant as in being able to walk in and buy stuff. The thought came out of the CompUSA thread when several figured those types of stores will get crushed by internet suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 probably adult book stores. you don't want to have to send that strap-on back two and three times because it doesn't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 03:08 PM) I forgot about them, if Hobby Lobby closed, I'd be really sad. And, just an observation, the most beautiful women shop at craft stores. You know, just sayin'. The most beautiful women WORK there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(Soxy @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 02:28 PM) The most beautiful women WORK there. Hmmm, now that you mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Lol, I worked at a Michaels arts and crafts store.... and I have no clue what you two are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 02:31 PM) Lol, I worked at a Michaels arts and crafts store.... and I have no clue what you two are talking about. Good classes over there. Come on, you have to have some beautiful women walking in?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Clothing and shoes will always do well in brick and mortar - online only works so well for fitting. Also anything that tends to be bought with a need for expertise. For example, Tex, if some guy decided he wanted to start backpacking, he's probably going to want to go to REI or something to ask some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 10, 2007 -> 02:52 PM) Clothing and shoes will always do well in brick and mortar - online only works so well for fitting. Also anything that tends to be bought with a need for expertise. For example, Tex, if some guy decided he wanted to start backpacking, he's probably going to want to go to REI or something to ask some advice. And the clerks at REI will tell you a lot of people will ask questions, try on, set up, aply and then walk out, log on, and buy on-line. There was a very cantankerous argument at backpacker.com's about that subject. Some said if you ain't gonna buy, never walk in and bother the clerks. Others, myself included, said walk in and at least give them a chance to sell you something. Maybe you'll buy the sleeping bag at campmore, but you may buy some other stuff at their store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Weird but in the last week I've seen a lot of good looking girls working at multiple Menards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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