Same Store Here, There, Everywhere....... - Page 2

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Mattress Firm

If you poke around the interweb, you would find lots of

’conspiracy theories’ for all the mattress stores across the nation.

Are they a weigh station for something illegal?

Questions asking....

‘Why are there so many?’

’Why are they in hidden strip malls instead being near large retail areas?’

’Have you seen anyone in a mattress store?’

And they’re always open late in the evening....

Of course many could provide logical answers to all these questions

but I drive by one (next to a Starbucks) every day...for years.

Never once have I seen someone in the store. Had to laugh when

I read these theories....I thought the same thing!

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

We have a section in our retail area that is called "Mattress row" There are five mattress stores in a row. I can't believe that many people purchase a mattress that often. I don't know what the stats are on the subject but considering the price I jsut don't see it. I have a Serta mattress on the guest bed and a Sleep Number mattress on my bed and both have 20-25 years guarantees. I also have an aero bed that is quite comfy.

I feel bad for the employees that will be out of a job. Hopefully, they will find another one sooner than later.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@jlkz

Times move on and have over my almost 80 years on this planet. Some things I like, some things not so much. Retail businesses have changed along with technological advancements. Do you use a cell phone? Not many do not, some so much the have become part of their physical makeup.

I wish we could go back to our favorite era of time, BUT!!! As for jobs? Right now, it is said, there are more jobs than people applying for them, even 6 figure ones for those with certain skills, not college degrees, but specific trained skills.

hckynut(john)

jeanlake · ‎03-10-2010

One of my husband's favorite sayings regarding this subject is -- THE MARKET WILL CORRECT ITSELF. He teaches evening marketing classes. I know, that phrase sounds cold, doesn't it?

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." Henry David Thoreau

sunshine 919 · ‎12-22-2013

@AuntG wrote:
Well managed stores will survive. Same holds true for restaurants. I'll go back, and even pay a little more, if the employees are helpful and the store is clean/ organized.

I totally agree with you. I will pay a little more for a book at Barns and Noble because that store is amazing and the customer service is the best.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

Not all chain stores are the same around the country. I would kill to have the Iowa Target store here in Georgia especially the Jack Daniels aisle. I know that's up to local laws but they are also bigger and more of a selection even though it's a small river town compared to a city suburb. Just depends on what the locals want I guess.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@violet runner wrote:
I am an advocate for small businesses and shopping local if I can. But do also shop onlne. What you are describing has been in my thoughts too from time to time. I call those places , " Anywhere America" cause you can go almost to any state and see the same stores and resturants . And in almost every city within that state. I think it's no surpise that stores close. I do wonder if it's a comfort to some people to see the same palces when they travel. For me personally I like what is unique about an area and what it has to offer.

If we had little independent stores today for the basics we couldn't afford anything. We can afford all this stuff because of the huge chains. Otherwise, nobody would talking about getting rid of cothes and stuff and room in your closet would be NO problem!

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

I didn't realize mattress stores were over-built but, around here at least, drug stores and banks certainly are. Drug stores have thrived on baby boomers are their demands for prescription meds but that will change as they die off. And banks seem to be cyclical; it wasn't so many years ago the trend was in the opposite direction - more ATM's and in-store branches and fewer stand-alone branches.

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

Best Buy has to be the most poorly-run store anywhere but they keep popping up like mushrooms...the employees are clueless and patronizing if you are over 25....merchandise is overpriced and good luck if you have a problem with anything you buy from them. I think customer service is something younger people have never experienced so they don't know what they are missing and never expect it.