Sears/Kmart closing stores

[connieb]

Of course one of posters predicted this a few weeks ago. They aren't totally under but this is a start. Macy's is closing some too. But they announced that in August.

https://www.facebook.com/topic/Sear...ce=wtfrt&position=3&trqid=6372142128071119420

There are many factors for this of course. Online shopping of which I am guilty is just one....But, when you don't have a brand - you can't develop any brand loyalty. And that is ultimately what killed them in this case. Kohls which I used to love, is unfortunately starting down the same path. Their clothes are getting cheaper as far as quality but not as in price. And, they don't have the inexpensive options to pull you in. I used to love to get my kids clothes there when I could spend $5 a piece on clothing. but, now my kids clothes costs as much as mine. And, there is no "store brand" option that is really less expensive. There is a store brand, but it is not consistently less expensive. And, like sears/Kmart they often look not well stocked, etc.

But, this is the natural reaction, to spending all your money at top corporate salaries. Not investing it at the store level, will turn off customers continually.

 

[as seen on tv]

I still shop at kohls (huge discounts). but I havent' been to a sears since the one closest to our apartment closed 5 years ago.

there's a kmart nearby, but since its basically a ghetto version of walmart, I'm not interested. I'm not even that interested in walmart or target.

last summer I purchased a summer dress (for a wedding - not mine, lol) from Nordstrom. Macy's was crowded, too noisy, and the sales staff seem reluctant to help.

Nordstrom, you rock. But your prices are a bit high for everyday shopping.

 

[Corruptbuddha]

I buy nearly EVERYTHING online now. Cheaper, quicker and less hassle.

 

[ObamacareForever]

The last time i went into Kmart it was the saddest place on earth. The floors were grimey, the shelves were disorganized, their inventory had dust on it. It was a huge a store and staffed by approximately 3 people who were all out back smoking cigarettes. The only other person shopping there was an old lady who spent 20 minutes fishing coupons out of her purse.
That store closed and now its just a big parking lot. I am not sad about this.

 

[connieb]

I still shop at kohls (huge discounts). but I havent' been to a sears since the one closest to our apartment closed 5 years ago.

there's a kmart nearby, but since its basically a ghetto version of walmart, I'm not interested. I'm not even that interested in walmart or target.

last summer I purchased a summer dress (for a wedding - not mine, lol) from Nordstrom. Macy's was crowded, too noisy, and the sales staff seem reluctant to help.

Nordstrom, you rock. But your prices are a bit high for everyday shopping.

I still shop at Kohls but I see it going downhill. At least the two I go to on a regular basis.

I used to go to the Nordstrom rack, but you can't make me go to the Towson Town Center these days, so I haven't been in one in more than a decade.

 

[connieb]

I buy nearly EVERYTHING online now. Cheaper, quicker and less hassle.

I do too.

My daughter got a gift card from a friend for her birthday to Toys R Us. I have a particular hate, for Toys R US. They are grimy, cluttered, and locked down with more security than most banks I have been in. And, I hate shopping in general so my kids don't go shopping often either. But, she wanted to go and use this gift card. She had NEVER been inside one. EVER. Not Once. The look of wonder on her face, was more than the times we had gone to disney world. She exlaimed as we left that she could not believe there was a whole store devoted to TOYS! It was magical!..... lol.....

 

[Sickofleft]

KMART sucks......

it really does

 

[as seen on tv]

I buy nearly EVERYTHING online now. Cheaper, quicker and less hassle.

amazon may not always have the lowest prices. but it saves you from driving half a day to try and find stuff in stores. I buy mostly groceries and clothes in person now

 

[as seen on tv]

I still shop at Kohls but I see it going downhill. At least the two I go to on a regular basis.

I used to go to the Nordstrom rack, but you can't make me go to the Towson Town Center these days, so I haven't been in one in more than a decade.

kohls has too many confusing promotions. 2 different rewards programs, cashback dollars that need to be used within 7 days; percent off coupons with different durations than the cashback. the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.

 

[connieb]

kohls has too many confusing promotions. 2 different rewards programs, cashback dollars that need to be used within 7 days; percent off coupons with different durations than the cashback. the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.

They used to accept expired Kohls cash. I have stopped shopping there so much since they stopped. And the Yes2You rewards, I don't get at all and am sure have had some that have expired.

I loved their Jumping Beans stuff when the kids were little. But now that they are out of that stuff, they don't have an equivalent brand for the bigger kids at an equivalent price. I expect to pay more for bigger sizes, but not adult prices.

connie

 

[MaryAnne]

Of course one of posters predicted this a few weeks ago. They aren't totally under but this is a start. Macy's is closing some too. But they announced that in August.

https://www.facebook.com/topic/Sear...ce=wtfrt&position=3&trqid=6372142128071119420

There are many factors for this of course. Online shopping of which I am guilty is just one....But, when you don't have a brand - you can't develop any brand loyalty. And that is ultimately what killed them in this case. Kohls which I used to love, is unfortunately starting down the same path. Their clothes are getting cheaper as far as quality but not as in price. And, they don't have the inexpensive options to pull you in. I used to love to get my kids clothes there when I could spend $5 a piece on clothing. but, now my kids clothes costs as much as mine. And, there is no "store brand" option that is really less expensive. There is a store brand, but it is not consistently less expensive. And, like sears/Kmart they often look not well stocked, etc.

But, this is the natural reaction, to spending all your money at top corporate salaries. Not investing it at the store level, will turn off customers continually.

Macy's is laying off 10,000. Result of cheap merchandise and high prices. Kohl's is just as bad. Most have turned into Clearance sales because people will not pay the price for cheap,ill fitting over seas junk. The material is similar to the 1950's.

Most stores were poorly stocked this year,due to decline sales. Give people quality merchandise, clerks to wait on you it would change.

Designer clothes I used to buy for quality are the same.

 

[MaryAnne]

They used to accept expired Kohls cash. I have stopped shopping there so much since they stopped. And the Yes2You rewards, I don't get at all and am sure have had some that have expired.

I loved their Jumping Beans stuff when the kids were little. But now that they are out of that stuff, they don't have an equivalent brand for the bigger kids at an equivalent price. I expect to pay more for bigger sizes, but not adult prices.

connie

They did have nice rewards and prices. No more.

 

[MaryAnne]

kohls has too many confusing promotions. 2 different rewards programs, cashback dollars that need to be used within 7 days; percent off coupons with different durations than the cashback. the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.

My favorite store is owned by BonTon. They promised no more confusing sales. They are worse.

I did get my Son a Kenneth Cole suit,regular over $300 for $88, Tax and all with all my discounts and dollars off. for once.

 

[MaryAnne]

Of course one of posters predicted this a few weeks ago. They aren't totally under but this is a start. Macy's is closing some too. But they announced that in August.

https://www.facebook.com/topic/Sear...ce=wtfrt&position=3&trqid=6372142128071119420

There are many factors for this of course. Online shopping of which I am guilty is just one....But, when you don't have a brand - you can't develop any brand loyalty. And that is ultimately what killed them in this case. Kohls which I used to love, is unfortunately starting down the same path. Their clothes are getting cheaper as far as quality but not as in price. And, they don't have the inexpensive options to pull you in. I used to love to get my kids clothes there when I could spend $5 a piece on clothing. but, now my kids clothes costs as much as mine. And, there is no "store brand" option that is really less expensive. There is a store brand, but it is not consistently less expensive. And, like sears/Kmart they often look not well stocked, etc.

But, this is the natural reaction, to spending all your money at top corporate salaries. Not investing it at the store level, will turn off customers continually.

How can you buy clothes on line when the sizes are so different? I have three brands that fit and I even try them on because they are never the same.

 

[connieb]

Macy's is laying off 10,000. Result of cheap merchandise and high prices. Kohl's is just as bad. Most have turned into Clearance sales because people will not pay the price for cheap,ill fitting over seas junk. The material is similar to the 1950's.

Most stores were poorly stocked this year,due to decline sales. Give people quality merchandise, clerks to wait on you it would change.

Designer clothes I used to buy for quality are the same.

Yeah, it has really disgusted me how much cheaper the already cheap foreign junk has gotten. And you are right they continually run "sales" because no one will pay full price for that junk.

Kohls still carries Chaps, which is still a good brand, and it carries Dana Buchman which is not real high quality but makes nice work wear in a business casual workplace. But, their other sort of every day wear brands suck. Their Sonoma tshirts shrink something fierce. and their Vera Wang stuff is too weird and really really really cheaply made. Its become very disappointing.

 

[connieb]

How can you buy clothes on line when the sizes are so different? I have three brands that fit and I even try them on because they are never the same.

I just buy them and return them if I have to. I will only shop online though where they have free returns.

 

[connieb]

My favorite store is owned by BonTon. They promised no more confusing sales. They are worse.

I did get my Son a Kenneth Cole suit,regular over $300 for $88, Tax and all with all my discounts and dollars off. for once.

There was a Bon-Ton where my grandmother lived. I loved that store. It was a nice alternative to Macy's. Nicer than Kohls but not as expensive as Macy's.

 

[MaryAnne]

Yeah, it has really disgusted me how much cheaper the already cheap foreign junk has gotten. And you are right they continually run "sales" because no one will pay full price for that junk.

Kohls still carries Chaps, which is still a good brand, and it carries Dana Buchman which is not real high quality but makes nice work wear in a business casual workplace. But, their other sort of every day wear brands suck. Their Sonoma tshirts shrink something fierce. and their Vera Wang stuff is too weird and really really really cheaply made. Its become very disappointing.

There was a Bon-Ton where my grandmother lived. I loved that store. It was a nice alternative to Macy's. Nicer than Kohls but not as expensive as Macy's.

BonTon bought Elder Beerman.

I tried to buy a Claiborne Leather jacket last year. Finally had my DIL try it on. Fit her perfectly. Too long in the arms for me.Worked fine for her. I am still looking for a nice Leather Jacket. Any suggestions on brands?

I shop on line for appliances,small ones.

 

[MrMike]

I still shop at kohls (huge discounts). but I havent' been to a sears since the one closest to our apartment closed 5 years ago.

there's a kmart nearby, but since its basically a ghetto version of walmart, I'm not interested. I'm not even that interested in walmart or target.

last summer I purchased a summer dress (for a wedding - not mine, lol) from Nordstrom. Macy's was crowded, too noisy, and the sales staff seem reluctant to help.

Nordstrom, you rock. But your prices are a bit high for everyday shopping.

But for the Nordstrom price, you get zero haggle if you need to return something. I find their service quite good.

 

[connieb]

BonTon bought Elder Beerman.

I tried to buy a Claiborne Leather jacket last year. Finally had my DIL try it on. Fit her perfectly. Too long in the arms for me.Worked fine for her. I am still looking for a nice Leather Jacket. Any suggestions on brands?

I shop on line for appliances,small ones.

I admit I am biased to London Fog. They USED to be located here, in MD. And I have had many friends and family work for them. But honestly, I still have ever London Fog coat I have ever owned.