What are the retail stores in your area looking like? UPDATE

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

We have been back to green for some time but I have been busy.

I decided to take a pop into Ross since it was in the same shopping complex I was in to get some groceries.

I walked in to find the shelves and racks BARE! There was one rack of ladies shirts/tees/blouses and the rest of the store is empty! I was odd I look across the entire empty store from the doorway and it is a bigger Ross.

The women in front of me asked if they were closing and the employees replied "no" just low on stock.

I do not know what happen?!?! Did they empty the store during COVID with plans to restock after opening? I do not understand why they even opened in that condition.

I am curious what TJMaxx and Marshalls look like? Has anyone been to a recently opened store?

UPDATE: I found out what happen at Ross. When they opened last Friday when we went green. The entire store was on sale 75%-90% off. They wanted to clear out all the old merchandise. (I assume all sales final?) It obviously worked- all merchandise is cleared out-gone!

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

All our stores here are still closed. Some have "curbside" pickup or other areas where items can be picked up.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

I haven't stepped foot in any retail store yet but my friend has been to TJ Maxx a few times and said the same thing. It was only about half stocked and they didn't know when they would be getting more merchandise in.

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voicesmom · ‎12-11-2016

We are still in yellow, but I have cautiously started shopping again. I've been to a regional department store that was well-stocked, consignment shops that are bursting and Target, which is very sparsely stocked (clothing low, candles and housewares wiped out, plenty of TP!). I have noticed some bare shelves, too. Kohl's was in-between. Very sparse in housewares. The best-stocked store I've seen so far is Bed, Bath & Beyond. Our store is absolutely immaculate and the shelves were full and inviting, including clearance. I'm a big Goodwill shopper, but going there still scares me. It's so crowded even at the slowest times.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

I believe the stores are the last phase to open so they are still closed in my area. Target is open, nurseries for flowers are open and grocery and drugstores. All I can say is thank God for the Internet because it helped stores stay afloat.

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Moonlady · ‎03-10-2010

Stores are open here, many with initially reduced hours--Macy's 11-7, Kohl's 11-8. I haven't been to those stores yet, but according to news reports (and their crowded parking lots), they've been very busy. So have electronics stores and furniture stores.

I did go to Marshall's because I do a lot of shopping there and didn't want things to get picked over. It looked just as it always does. I picked up a few summer items.

An indoor antique co-op was open, too. This weekend, Wegmans extended their hours, now 6 a.m.-midnight. I'm sure Tops will follow, if they haven't already extended theirs.

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Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

Most stores are open now with limited hours. Some were set to open the other week, but they were damaged during the riots.

I've only been out a couple times to do curbside pickup.

Grocery stores and Target are well stocked again.

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

i have a family member that works for a company that has speciality retail stores (hockey and golf). The stores are re-opened at 50% capacity, however; their stock is really low. Why? Because the manufacturers shut down both manufacturing and distribution due to stay-at-home orders. Goods that they had on order to be delivered in early April have just arrived, but anything beyond that is on a 3-4 MONTH delay while the manufacturers ramp up production again.

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curlygirl13 · ‎07-31-2010

I live in Illinois. Stores opened up here. Went to TJ Maxx over weekend. Spent 20 minutes in line to get in as they only let 95 people in at a time. Only to be soooo disappointed. They just had nothing. Easter stuff in their home departments, not even summer clothes for women. Found a shirt on clearance, that was my big purchase. What a let down.

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

Went to my fave store last week when it reopened a week after retail was allowed. No new stock, but all old clothing and shoes were 50% off to clear it all out. I did pick up several things for about $20.00. I asked and they said a truck was expected this week, so I will be back.

Nothing else I really need until after July 4th sales, so not much shopping planned.

Tomorrow my favorite thrift store reopens and I will visit this week, not opening day- it will be too crazy.