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In reply to the discussion: Everyone knew the web would affect retail, but a "retail meltdown" [View all]Response to crazycatlady (Reply #26)
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They said the same thing about the Inclosure Acts in Britiain... in 1800
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Apr 2017
#40
I internet shop too. Often Amazon but for clothes I go to Kohls & Macy online
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
#16
Not too far.back in the day, I had a small waist and wide hips but no rear to speak of...
hedda_foil
Apr 2017
#38
I also wonder if a certain segment of the population is just deciding to buy less crap?
Freethinker65
Apr 2017
#10
Sounds like maybe the issue is really about lazy Americans looking for a handout.
jalan48
Apr 2017
#24
Technology should bring benefits to all - shorter working hours and more leisure time -
Doodley
Apr 2017
#27
Many of these large corporations have played a large role in their own demise.
NCTraveler
Apr 2017
#33
One other BIG factor is RENT. The rent is too damn high. I have been saying this for over 8 years.
nikibatts
Apr 2017
#41
IMO, Walmart to me seems to be fading away and may end up just a catalog outlet
CK_John
Apr 2017
#55
A business owned by a family worth over 100 BILLION . . . with a B . . . is cutting costs.
HughBeaumont
Apr 2017
#85