Posted January 15, 201510 yr comment_103419 Any thoughts? They just put up the massive new one by my work near Polo and its already closing down! I wonder who will fill all these buildings?
January 15, 201510 yr comment_103424 The one by Polo, rumor has it, it will be an outlet type of mall, similar to what they are putting up near the seasons of tuxedo. Swear i read on twitter or even the paper that a client (fashion industry) (or even multiple fashion industry "stores" ) are taking that one over.
January 15, 201510 yr comment_103447 What a case of mismanagement here. Billions of dollars lost because they didn't understand the market they were coming into and didn't put enough planning in place to ensure their launch was a success. It's just amazing that this can happen. How can the people in charge be so dumb?
January 15, 201510 yr comment_103449 they are going through bankruptcy too, so all their leases will be cancelled. Think we are going to see some vacant stores for a while.
January 15, 201510 yr comment_103469 Go to the one the one in Grand Forks and it's totally different. Target Canada, good for some things but for the most part was just Zellers with the Target name. That was their problem and people they interviewed who worked there agreed, that the biggest problem was that people were expecting Target Canada to be just like Target USA but what we got was more of a Zellers remake with a Target name attached to it.
January 15, 201510 yr comment_103480 The Canadian Target stores have been a massive disappointment. Poor inventory, even poorer staffing, and average prices. We already had this kind of store... it was K Mart and it was Zellers and now you can add Target to the list.
January 16, 201510 yr comment_103546 Been to Target twice here in Calgary. No selection. Shelves empty. High prices. Good riddance. After the second foray, about a year ago I never went back.
January 16, 201510 yr comment_103549 There is absolutely no truth to the rumour that Marcel Desjardins was providing Pricing policy and organizational advice for the Canadian Division of Target. Absolutely no truth. None. Move along.
January 17, 201510 yr comment_103741 Found really cheap (clearance) LED lights there once. Other than that, only went a couple of times and walked out with nothing. Agree it was Zellers re-branded except they did a massive reno in Kelowna adding about 50% to the footprint from what Zellers was. Going to sit empty for a long time as I can't see what would replace them. 17,600 people going to be out of work. Sounds like they will be treated well in the process, but they are still going to be out of work.
January 20, 201510 yr comment_103963 The Canadian Target stores have been a massive disappointment. Poor inventory, even poorer staffing, and average prices. We already had this kind of store... it was K Mart and it was Zellers and now you can add Target to the list. Exactly the same in Saskatoon. Seemed like a more modern version of Zellers and Walmart. Some decent items, but I'm not sad to see it go.
January 20, 201510 yr comment_103965 I read Sears wants to snap up as many of the laid off employees as possible. With 16 weeks of severance coming & Sears probably snapping them up it may not be as bad as people think.
January 20, 201510 yr comment_103981 I read Sears wants to snap up as many of the laid off employees as possible. With 16 weeks of severance coming & Sears probably snapping them up it may not be as bad as people think. I doubt sears makes it 2 years.
January 20, 201510 yr comment_103989 I read Sears wants to snap up as many of the laid off employees as possible. With 16 weeks of severance coming & Sears probably snapping them up it may not be as bad as people think. I doubt sears makes it 2 years. Sears isn't going anywhere anytime soon. They're still a retail powerhouse and they understand how to keep it sustainable.
January 20, 201510 yr comment_103993 At least when you buy from Sears you're getting something half decent instead of the **** they sell at Target or Walmart.
January 20, 201510 yr comment_103994 I read Sears wants to snap up as many of the laid off employees as possible. With 16 weeks of severance coming & Sears probably snapping them up it may not be as bad as people think. I doubt sears makes it 2 years. Sears isn't going anywhere anytime soon. They're still a retail powerhouse and they understand how to keep it sustainable. http://business.financialpost.com/2014/10/02/sears-canada-tragedy-seen-as-victim-of-overreach-by-u-s-hedge-fund-tycoon-edward-lampert/ 9 losses in 14 quarters? I'm not bullish.
January 20, 201510 yr comment_104121 At least when you buy from Sears you're getting something half decent instead of the **** they sell at Target or Walmart. Meh. Their tool quality has gone down over the years to where I will buy Mastercraft instead of Craftsman, their Kenmore line has been re-branded "whatever the Brick sells for less" for years. Maybe better than Walmart, but certianly the quality has gone.
January 21, 201510 yr comment_104165 At least when you buy from Sears you're getting something half decent instead of the **** they sell at Target or Walmart. Meh. Their tool quality has gone down over the years to where I will buy Mastercraft instead of Craftsman, their Kenmore line has been re-branded "whatever the Brick sells for less" for years. Maybe better than Walmart, but certianly the quality has gone. I think their quality may have dropped because they have to compete with Walmart since too many dopes go hopping along to that crap store and buy cheap garbage which breaks down in 2 weeks instead of going and getting better quality products. I hate walmart with a passion in case you hadn't noticed.
January 21, 201510 yr comment_104183 Wal Mart is fine for many things and especially for a Certain segment of the population.
January 21, 201510 yr comment_104240 Wal Mart is fine for many things and especially for a Certain segment of the population.
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