The New Retail Thread

tmac9wr said:
Slactivism aside
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If conservatives are going to insist that "if you don't like it, then vote with your dollar," then I have a hard time calling not giving dollars to a garbage operation like Chic-fil-a "slactivism," whatever that's supposed to be.
 
Slactivism aside, I find it hard to believe there aren't far more delicious options for serving the region's voracious appetite for chicken than a prefab national chain that allows zero local franchisee control over the menu. The notion of burning storefront after valuable storefront on the exact same menu one gets at any highway rest stop and strip mall in 28 other states just seems depressing as hell. It's like..."Hey, did you hear about the new Wendy's in Brockton? The interior is done up in their brand new corporate motif. You gotta check it out, dude!" That's like a perfect snapshot of exurban death.
 
underground said:
If conservatives are going to insist that "if you don't like it, then vote with your dollar," then I have a hard time calling not giving dollars to a garbage operation like Chic-fil-a "slactivism," whatever that's supposed to be.
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I'm all for voting with your dollar. If you don't agree with their politics/actions, don't go. I just don't like the idea of people trying to block the existence of a bar/store/restaurant just because they don't agree with an owner's politics.

I remember the owner of a bar in my college town of Clemson, SC said he didn't want people bringing guns into his bar...as a result, people were trying to get the place shutdown and doing internet protests in order to ruin the owner's livelihood. Do you think that's fair?
 
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tmac9wr said:
I'm all for voting with your dollar. If you don't agree, don't go. I just don't like the idea of people trying to block the existence of a bar/store/restaurant just because they don't agree with an owner's politics.

I remember the owner of a bar in my college town of Clemson, SC said he didn't want people bringing guns into his bar...as a result, people were trying to get the place shutdown and doing internet protests in order to ruin the owner's livelihood. Do you think that's fair?
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Couldn't agree more!!
 
Let's get back to the New Retail Thread....

Uniqlo looks like they're getting closer to opening on Newbury. Most major construction is finishing up. Similarly, T.J. Maxx at the top of Newbury is also getting closer.
 
I feel like Uniqlo's quality has started regressing a bit in the past few months. Maybe I'm imagining things, but lots of their shirts (from the same line that I've purchased previously) have completely changed in terms of cut and fit. Am I just going crazy?
 
Galactic said:
I feel like Uniqlo's quality has started regressing a bit in the past few months. Maybe I'm imagining things, but lots of their shirts (from the same line that I've purchased previously) have completely changed in terms of cut and fit. Am I just going crazy?
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Maybe they changed where they were manufactured? That happens a lot with clothing these days. Check the tags.
 
underground said:
I was responding to your "slacktavism" comment. Anything else you want to take from that is extrapolation on your part.
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I think it's fine to call not eating fried chicken as a way to promote gay rights "slacktivism". Especially considering the fact that it's a boycott against a company which isn't even available in the area which you live. It's not a bad thing, and we're all guilty of it.
 
cjbski said:
Let's get back to the New Retail Thread....

Uniqlo looks like they're getting closer to opening on Newbury. Most major construction is finishing up. Similarly, T.J. Maxx at the top of Newbury is also getting closer.
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Good try/good effort?

Their Faneuil Hall store seems to be relatively quiet. At least when I've been. I do like the look/layout but the product does t do much for me. I bought my girlfriend a pair of mittens as a stocking stuffer, but it's all I've bought after visiting 3/4 times.
 
I like their colored socks. They look snazzy under dress shoes but are cheap enough to be virtually disposable.
 
Galactic said:
I feel like Uniqlo's quality has started regressing a bit in the past few months. Maybe I'm imagining things, but lots of their shirts (from the same line that I've purchased previously) have completely changed in terms of cut and fit. Am I just going crazy?
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Not to get off topic, but you are not going crazy. They changed the cut about 6 months ago as they break further into the American market. American 'slim' and Japanese 'slim' aren't exactly the same thing. Which is a shame because I used to love their shirts too!
 
Somewhat surprised, given the number of Archboston folks who seem to traverse DTX on a pretty consistent basis, that no one's posted about what is clearly the pending opening of Forever 21 in the heart of DTX.

Considering the brand in isolation, people will have a range of opinions about Forever 21, I'm sure.

However, when considering the historical/environmental context--i.e., that it replaces a Tello's that had become sad, forlorn, tired, noncompetitive--I think it's hard to argue that it does not constitute a massive upgrade.

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Totally forgot that Forever 21 was happening here and I work a block away! Great pic & thanks for the reminder. =)
 
Was that the storefront that was vacant for what seems like forever?
 
tmac9wr said:
Was that the storefront that was vacant for what seems like forever?
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"Forever" (pun intended?)--kind of a relative concept. It will probably *only* have been dark for 2 years by the time Forever 21 opens in a few days or weeks or whenever.

In comparison, two blocks up, the former Barnes & Nobles is hitting its 10-year vacancy anniversary right now. If a developer bought the building today, the earliest it would have a new tenant would be at the 13-year mark, I reckon...
 
SoulCycle will be opening in the Seaport - I believe I heard 101 Seaport Blvd. next to Chipotle.
 
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