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Originally Posted by Chung Tran
What clientele are they attracting, and why?
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Chung, to me it’s like shopping at Wal Mart vs. Nordstrom. Sure, I’ll save money at the former, but the shopping experience will be different & maybe not as pleasant.
IMO, with the influx of Cubans, BDD is turning into a Wal Mart. Again, just my opinion here, but stock your shelves with cheaper inventory (especially inventory that jumps off the shelves & tries to force its way into your shopping cart) & you change the experience for your shoppers.
Also, to me, the presence of more guys walking in with 40 dollars expecting FS everything is tangible & has changed the vibe & feel of the place. They are doing it because they think they can (more power to ‘em, I guess) & it’s my opinion after many conversations with folks there that the Cubans are the main driver of it.
Listen, I’ve closed the place down 3 nights in a row now so I’m obviously not putting my money where my mouth is yet. But I feel like that day is coming.