Surplus shop miserable tight sods

[Old Bones]

I'm just going on my wife's impression of the Sears store she went to. Bricks and mortar stores are still important (which is where I working tomorrow), but it should be part of a lot of ways to shop, and its cut-throat out there. Yes, I'm constantly amazed at stores just about hanging on despite multiple failings, and I have to admit that the Walmart owned Asda chain here isn't exactly a lovely shopping experience either. Dollar General seems to be killing the competition - is there any particular reason?

Your right about surplus being a niche, but its not necessarily an especially large or profitable one - and the net is killing physical stores. I like trying stuff on and having a good rummage, so we need to keep these stores open!

 

[Hunkyfunkster]

bought online from him in the past - had no idea what I'd put him through!

All the best stuff was kept in the main shop. That part at least had shelving and rails and a changing room. You had to walk through this to get to the fun bits, lol.




Alex

 

[santaman2000]

I'm just going on my wife's impression of the Sears store she went to. Bricks and mortar stores are still important (which is where I working tomorrow), but it should be part of a lot of ways to shop, and its cut-throat out there. Yes, I'm constantly amazed at stores just about hanging on despite multiple failings, and I have to admit that the Walmart owned Asda chain here isn't exactly a lovely shopping experience either. Dollar General seems to be killing the competition - is there any particular reason?

Your right about surplus being a niche, but its not necessarily an especially large or profitable one - and the net is killing physical stores. I like trying stuff on and having a good rummage, so we need to keep these stores open!

Agreed on all points.

Regarding the question about why Dollar General is doing so well, I suspect there are two main reasons:
-1) Price. They compare favorably are even beat prices of even the big box discount retailers such as Walmart, etc.
-2) Convenience. They're business model differs from said big box stores by putting smaller ones in almost every neighborhood making it easier to shop there for (again) two reasons:
--a) They're conveniently located much like the traditional "corner shop" and
--b) Being smaller, it's much easier to get in and out of the store without dealing with big crowds and long queues at the till.

In short I think most shoppers like low prices, convenience, and the likelihood of seeing the same local cashiers regularly.

 

[Jedadiah]

Slightly off topic but i'm finding my buttons being pushed by the 'Or best offer' option on some items. For instance, i saw an item i fancied on e-Bay. Not unique, they were available new for £85 with free postage. He was asking £80 or best offer with £7 postage. I know people can ask what they like for stuff but i banged in an offer of £63 saying they are available for £85 new. He came back with an offer of £78, £2 off! I got back and said i'd up mine to £65 but he refused it saying he could not go lower.

 

[hog]

I would have thought that a haggled deal was better than no sale at the end of the day.

 

[jimbo75]

I would have thought that a haggled deal was better than no sale at the end of the day.

my point exactly!

 

[walker]

never mind i have one of them swedish woolen jackets maybe we could do a swap where abouts is middle earth