While the photos may be accurate, they're no better than what I've witnessed at WalMart, Target and a couple of others.
For the record, I've got a Sears, a Macy's, a Pennys, a Nordstrum, a Lord &Taylor, 2 Wal Marts, 1 Menards, (next to a WalMart) a Target, 1 Lowes hardware, 2 Home Depots, 1 Gander Mountain, 1 Brands Steak House, 1 Outback Steakhouse and a third that I can't remember its name.
All within 5 miles of my house...........How the hell they can compete with each other and still make a profit is beyond me.......
I have a Lowes and TWO Home Depots within 5 miles from my home.
Even though they all carry the same brands at the same price - the Lowes is nicer so I shop there more often.
Many brick and mortars have inventory issues right now. The local WalMart’s shoe department is over half empty shelves. And has been that way for over a year now.
The only department in WalMart that appears to be decently stocked is the grocery department. Unless you want FRESH produce. Then forget it.
This was a store that was jam packed with stuff just 6 or 8 years ago. It’s where we bought all the kids shoes. Now we’re lucky to find something they like and in their size.
Retail in this country will take decades to recover from the past 5 years. If it ever does.