Nordstrom's Declining Sales - Page 2

Boehm Collector · ‎03-09-2010

@Deanie wrote:
Oh, and, I agree with you regarding how people dress . If one travels to place outside the US, you see everyone looking very smart. If I am not mistaken, other countries spend less on the quantity of their clothes but more on the quality.

I agree @Deanie. I have relatives in Italy and try to visit every few years. They definitely dress well. And they, without a doubt, value quality over quantity.

staciesmom · ‎04-13-2010

@Deanie wrote:
Oh, and, I agree with you regarding how people dress . If one travels to place outside the US, you see everyone looking very smart. If I am not mistaken, other countries spend less on the quantity of their clothes but more on the quality.

DD and I were at an upscale shopping mall last Saturday, and made the comment about how some people dress. We weren't being unkind, but honestly I wonder if people look in a mirror before they leave the house. A friend of mine has a daughter who resides in Germany, and she always says that the people there don't go out in public in sloppy clothing, nor do they venture out in clothes that are obviously too small or in pajama pants. Last Sunday DH and I went to breakfast and a woman walked in wearing pajama pants with the Mountain Dew logo all over them. I really am happy we don't feel we have to dress formally as in years gone by, but I think we've gone too far the other way.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Our local restaurants are packed (underline packed) each and every day, all day long. Parking lots seem to be filled by 10am at our local mall. I'm guessing folks are having breakfast out, too. ............. p.s. Anybody remember a time when sitting on a plane was like 'sitting in our livingroom'? Everyone well-dressed, and quiet. Lots of space in-between seats, etc. Oh, and the flights were smooth, calm. No rattles and shakes. ............ 'What a difference decades make'.......

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staciesmom · ‎04-13-2010

ITA - The malls and restaurants in our area are very busy, especially the restaurants, people aren't interested in cooking at home evidently. Friends of ours eat out every night, they are childless and financially stable, and have done this for years. On the weekends they usually have lunch out also.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

'I won't say who'......but, a know a couple of families (well, only one now; the other one moved) who decide they're hungry at around 10:30 pm and then all 'take off' for burgers, etc. I'd say every night (if not, then almost every night). I beleive it's because they are busy with kids' nightly games, etc. and by the time they arrive home (late), they all finally discover that they hadn't eaten dinner. Or something similar. They must be very hungry, as they throw their empty milkshake and soda cups on their front lawn, along with empty burger/fry wrappers/containers, etc. Too hungry to wait until they get home, lol.

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Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Macy's is in same boat, declining sales, mismanaged stores and their stock has plummeted down to nothing.

bri20 · ‎03-10-2016

I think all retail is in trouble.

I'd rather travel than have a closet full of clothes I don't wear. LOL

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@staciesmom wrote:
@Deanie wrote:
Oh, and, I agree with you regarding how people dress . If one travels to place outside the US, you see everyone looking very smart. If I am not mistaken, other countries spend less on the quantity of their clothes but more on the quality.
DD and I were at an upscale shopping mall last Saturday, and made the comment about how some people dress. We weren't being unkind, but honestly I wonder if people look in a mirror before they leave the house. A friend of mine has a daughter who resides in Germany, and she always says that the people there don't go out in public in sloppy clothing, nor do they venture out in clothes that are obviously too small or in pajama pants. Last Sunday DH and I went to breakfast and a woman walked in wearing pajama pants with the Mountain Dew logo all over them. I really am happy we don't feel we have to dress formally as in years gone by, but I think we've gone too far the other way.

Very well said and I think we definitely have gone too far. It is beginning to be rare seeing a very well dressed woman. I like the idea of casual attire but it should be clean and well pressed.. not look like something you would wear to scrub the kitchen floor in.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Dare I say: 'Way, way too tight' around here.........

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HB glamma · ‎08-23-2011

Part of the problem is due to their decline in quality high-end merchandise.

For the past 10 yrs there has been a steady cheapening of their clothing. Their house-brands tend to look like nothing better than you'd find at Kohls or the Rack. They do have great selections of designer labels, but what I was always shopping for was high quality middle of the road clothes that didn't break the bank. They used to meet that expectation.

Even at their much loved Anniversary sales over the past years, they have been bringing in "special" merchandise for the sales. No longer the high quality items that were truly on sale.

I rarely shop here anymore, but it's also partly due to retiring and needing much less. I have found Chicos clothing has become my go-to.