This is too funny. I grew up going to Greenspoint Mall in Houston which was anchored by a Sears. It was more commonly known as “gunspoint mall” to us locals due to robberies and killings that took place. Ironically, it was built by the real estate division of Exxon in the late 70s but their vision of live/work/play never fully materialized. It was eventually killed by the Woodland Mall which is still thriving since you didn’t need to wear Kevlar to go pick up your new craftsman 250 piece ratchet set…
I worked at Sears, I was a floater which meant I worked in every department. Which also meant during Inventory Day I’d count how many loose screws, nails, nuts and bolts were in the open bins to, yes how many bras and panties were on the racks. What a fantastic place!
Ok - so many memories - I wanted you to know that you are not alone - I too - wore toughskins - I had them in every color including plaid - and yes.. they were husky as well... Mark interviewed for a job at Chess King in college and was deemed not cool enough --- thanks for the throwback! This article came at the perfect time - I went to Perimeter Mall today (I was the manager at Born In Denim - Baby Guess store in the 90s) I had no idea where to find the store I needed and there is not mall map anymore - you have download a QR code and put in the store you want and it will lead you there - what happened to the dot that said "you are here" and then showed you where the stores are????
As someone who worked in retail for over 25 years I hear you and agree that we have turned a cold sscholer to shopping malls. The two closest to were I live are pretty empty even with some great stores. When you see few dining options you realize that the restaurant people are pretty savvy about people traffic and location. When you start seeing more food operations open you will see an uptick in traffic.
What happened to the value of service, someone explaing the pros and cons. Yah, no worries just check You Tube...... well i like the interation as it makes me feel like a custome not" Please enter your password" to learn something.
Marty, no doubt you provided clients with the kind of discerning service not available from the good people at Sears who were at least as conversant in Firestones as they were in fashion.
Ronald Reagan. 😁
This is too funny. I grew up going to Greenspoint Mall in Houston which was anchored by a Sears. It was more commonly known as “gunspoint mall” to us locals due to robberies and killings that took place. Ironically, it was built by the real estate division of Exxon in the late 70s but their vision of live/work/play never fully materialized. It was eventually killed by the Woodland Mall which is still thriving since you didn’t need to wear Kevlar to go pick up your new craftsman 250 piece ratchet set…
You could protect yourself with them socket wrenches.
Haha. Well they did have a robust warranty on their tools 🤣
Yo, knock it off with the Chess King shade. Suburban Memphis teens needed to get an edgy look from somewhere.
you didn’t need Chess King to look smooth bruh. you brought that yourself.
I worked at Sears, I was a floater which meant I worked in every department. Which also meant during Inventory Day I’d count how many loose screws, nails, nuts and bolts were in the open bins to, yes how many bras and panties were on the racks. What a fantastic place!
Which items did you enjoy counting more?
Ok - so many memories - I wanted you to know that you are not alone - I too - wore toughskins - I had them in every color including plaid - and yes.. they were husky as well... Mark interviewed for a job at Chess King in college and was deemed not cool enough --- thanks for the throwback! This article came at the perfect time - I went to Perimeter Mall today (I was the manager at Born In Denim - Baby Guess store in the 90s) I had no idea where to find the store I needed and there is not mall map anymore - you have download a QR code and put in the store you want and it will lead you there - what happened to the dot that said "you are here" and then showed you where the stores are????
I didn’t pass the interview at County Seat. No wonder Mark and I get along.
As someone who worked in retail for over 25 years I hear you and agree that we have turned a cold sscholer to shopping malls. The two closest to were I live are pretty empty even with some great stores. When you see few dining options you realize that the restaurant people are pretty savvy about people traffic and location. When you start seeing more food operations open you will see an uptick in traffic.
What happened to the value of service, someone explaing the pros and cons. Yah, no worries just check You Tube...... well i like the interation as it makes me feel like a custome not" Please enter your password" to learn something.
Just saying......
Marty, no doubt you provided clients with the kind of discerning service not available from the good people at Sears who were at least as conversant in Firestones as they were in fashion.