Death of the Department Store - Page 4

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

They have had a long, long decline. Time to put them out of their misery. They used be so nice and fun.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Malls that had movie theaters and restaurants adjacent to them have done better than those without.

Where I grew up, winters were often harsh and groups of seniors were winter "mall walkers" because of the personal safety and protection from the elements.

Now I live on the other coast, and I find myself doing some mall walking now and then in the summer ..... when it's close to 100 degrees, it's much easier to get my exercise and walk laps in an air conditioned mall.

caroln242 · ‎02-25-2020

I remember a long time ago an architech was talking about all these defunct malls and the possibilty of turning them into senior apartments, complete with fitness centers, restaurants, etc. Sounds like a good use of space to me.

Man plans. God laughs.

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

Many of my good memories as a child were shopping and eating with my female relatives. As a grownup, going out shopping and having dinner with girlfriends is the best!

Shopping on line is not the same, no social times, laughter, or interaction with others. It is sad.

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

Covid-19 has caused a lot of things, but the death of the department store is not one of them. Montgomery Ward went out of business years ago. Sears just closed within the last few years. JC Penney, also in deep trouble long before anyone even talked of a virus. Nordstrom, though not a true department store, has closed a lot of their stores around the country. Macy's has closed a lot of its stores. Seattle's downtown Macy's houses Amazon offices on the top floors, and the retail area is now gone. Frederick and Nelson, the grand dame of department stores in Seattle closed its door years ago. What has killed the departments stores is big box stores and online buying. If Covid-19 is the final straw, it is most certainly not the original impetus.

Burnsite · ‎03-10-2010

I love Nordstroms and hope that they stay open. I don't use the brick and mortar part of their business, but they are a really reliable internet store.

tsavorite · ‎03-09-2010

I sure hope not....I know alot of them were struggling. But I need to try lot's of things on and see/feel them in person. Plus all the jobs lost...wow....truly awful.

speedy girl · ‎06-03-2018

I will continue to support the local department stores as long as they are around. I just can't buy my clothes on line as I have to try things on. I would sure miss them if they were gone. And I still enjoy walking around the mall and checking out the stores.

spursfan2 · ‎03-03-2020

Growing up in San Antonio, Tx my mother worked at a store in Windsor Park Mall. On Saturdays she would give me a few dollars to see a movie and get a snack at the Chik-Fil-A in the mall while she worked. That mall closed many years ago. One of my few happy childhood memories.