Spinning off the fast food thread, I'll expand it to stores: What stores would you like to see become national? For me, I'd have to say Menard's, though with as much advertising you see for them on TV, you'd think they were nationwide-even though there's not one Menard's farther east than Kentucky! A close second would be Food City, which is mainly in eastern TN/southwest VA, though it has a handful of locations in north GA and eastern KY as well. I'm surprised they've not expanded into North Carolina yet
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 07, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Spinning off the fast food thread, I'll expand it to stores: What stores would you like to see become national? For me, I'd have to say Menard's, though with as much advertising you see for them on TV, you'd think they were nationwide-even though there's not one Menard's farther east than Kentucky!
The eastern most Menards location is currently Warren, Ohio, but that will be supplanted by one that is planned to open in Uniontown, PA.
SM-G965U
Quote from: PAHighways on November 07, 2019, 04:09:53 PM
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 07, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Spinning off the fast food thread, I'll expand it to stores: What stores would you like to see become national? For me, I'd have to say Menard's, though with as much advertising you see for them on TV, you'd think they were nationwide-even though there's not one Menard's farther east than Kentucky!
The eastern most Menards location is currently Warren, Ohio, but that will be supplanted by one that is planned to open in Uniontown, PA.
SM-G965U
The Warren location must be new.....Last I saw, the easternmost one was in Louisville, KY. I am surprised the chain hasnt expanded into the southeast, with as much as they sponsor NASCAR
Sprouts is a pretty good in between to regular grocery store and over the top waste of money Organic Groceries. They've expanded from a handful of stores from when I lived in Arizona to have some out in California. Usually I can get some kick ass deals on fruit, veggies and uncooked meat.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on November 07, 2019, 04:44:35 PM
Sprouts is a pretty good in between to regular grocery store and over the top waste of money Organic Groceries. They've expanded from a handful of stores from when I lived in Arizona to have some out in California. Usually I can get some kick ass deals on fruit, veggies and uncooked meat.
Sprouts is a nice store to shop at, and their JAX location is at St. Johns Town Center where a Best Buy location was before moving across Town Center Parkway. Soon enough there will be another location at Tamaya Market along Beach Blvd. east of the I-295 interchange.
Quote from: kevinb1994 on November 07, 2019, 05:23:24 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on November 07, 2019, 04:44:35 PM
Sprouts is a pretty good in between to regular grocery store and over the top waste of money Organic Groceries. They've expanded from a handful of stores from when I lived in Arizona to have some out in California. Usually I can get some kick ass deals on fruit, veggies and uncooked meat.
Sprouts is a nice store to shop at, and their JAX location is at St. Johns Town Center where a Best Buy location was before moving across Town Center Parkway. Soon enough there will be another location at Tamaya Market along Beach Blvd. east of the I-295 interchange.
I didn't even realize they had expanded out of the Southwest until your post. I used to shop at the original store in Phoenix at Cactus Road and Tatum Road circa 2002-2004 when I lived two blocks away. Apparently they have over 300 stores now, that's a hell of an expansion in just two decades.
Wegmans. Definitely Wegmans. One grocery store to rule them all.
Stew Leonard's
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on November 07, 2019, 09:22:45 PM
Stew Leonard's
Now that's a throwback, when I was a kid we would go to the one in Danbury all the time. That had some kick ass beer battered chicken strips and the dairy was top notch. Probably didn't hurt they had a petting zoo which actually made me looking forward to being dragged shopping age 7 through 13. The Danbury store even had a secret short cut through the maze that let you cut the lines if you just wanted deli food.
Quote from: vdeane on November 07, 2019, 08:28:34 PM
Wegmans. Definitely Wegmans. One grocery store to rule them all.
:thumbsup:
The Brooklyn store is a step in the right direction. They seem to be doing quite well with eastward expansion; they just need to work on going westward now. I don't believe there are any Wegmans' west of Erie PA.
We could sure use a Kmart or a Sears around here. :bigass:
I second Food City, I used to shop there when I lived in Tennessee. I've also heard Publix is a good store.
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 07, 2019, 04:10:50 PM
Quote from: PAHighways on November 07, 2019, 04:09:53 PM
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 07, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Spinning off the fast food thread, I'll expand it to stores: What stores would you like to see become national? For me, I'd have to say Menard's, though with as much advertising you see for them on TV, you'd think they were nationwide-even though there's not one Menard's farther east than Kentucky!
The eastern most Menards location is currently Warren, Ohio, but that will be supplanted by one that is planned to open in Uniontown, PA.
SM-G965U
The Warren location must be new.....Last I saw, the easternmost one was in Louisville, KY. I am surprised the chain hasnt expanded into the southeast, with as much as they sponsor NASCAR
I didn't know they were in Louisville. The easternmost one of which I was aware was Owensboro.
They only sponsored NASCAR because Daddy Menard was paying for his son's ride. Now that Paul's giving it up, I look for them to fade away from that financial commitment.
I'm glad to see Ollie's expanding into this area. Good Stuff Cheap!
Quote from: vdeane on November 07, 2019, 08:28:34 PM
Wegmans. Definitely Wegmans. One grocery store to rule them all.
They're expanding into the Triangle metro in NC. One store recently opened in Raleigh near I-440 and more stores are planned for the area.
H-E-B....although it probably wouldn't be the same if it expanded.
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
Back when I lived in Michigan they sure slowed the proliferation of megalithic Walmart stores. I wouldn't say they are better per se, but the stores don't make me feel like I'm slumming a bargain basement facility like Walmart does.
To me, Meijer is much like Target -- overpriced. Not sure how folks would compare Meijer to Target, but I prefer Meijer over Target. But I'll still shop Walmart first because of price.
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
I'm a big Meijer fan. In IL, tho, they haven't stretched much further south than Central IL that I have found
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
I'm a big Meijer fan. In IL, tho, they haven't stretched much further south than Central IL that I have found
Meijer, unlike Walmart or Target, is privately owned and they take their time deciding where to go and when to build. Right now, the focus seems to be on Wisconsin and the UP, and then eastern Ohio.
I find them a heck of a lot better than Walmart. And contrary to HB, they're about the same price as Walmart with more and better product.
Quote from: PAHighways on November 07, 2019, 04:09:53 PM
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 07, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Spinning off the fast food thread, I'll expand it to stores: What stores would you like to see become national? For me, I'd have to say Menard's, though with as much advertising you see for them on TV, you'd think they were nationwide-even though there's not one Menard's farther east than Kentucky!
The eastern most Menards location is currently Warren, Ohio, but that will be supplanted by one that is planned to open in Uniontown, PA.
SM-G965U
The southernmost Menards is Branson MO and the westernmost is Casper WY. I wish that Dillard's was more national to fill the void that was left behind when the Bon Ton stores aka Boston Store, Younkers, Carson's ect closed. Man I am still shocked how fast the whole thing went.
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
I'm a big Meijer fan. In IL, tho, they haven't stretched much further south than Central IL that I have found
Actually the southernmost Meijer is Bowling Green KY it will likely remain that way. They have already said they have no desire to be a national company.
Quote from: dvferyance on November 09, 2019, 10:03:18 PM
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
I'm a big Meijer fan. In IL, tho, they haven't stretched much further south than Central IL that I have found
Actually the southernmost Meijer is Bowling Green KY it will likely remain that way. They have already said they have no desire to be a national company.
I know there are Meijers in KY and Southern IN. Just haven't seen them in Southern IL
I don't think their goal is to get too far from home base in Michigan
Quote from: hbelkins on November 09, 2019, 01:42:07 PM
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 07, 2019, 04:10:50 PM
Quote from: PAHighways on November 07, 2019, 04:09:53 PM
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 07, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Spinning off the fast food thread, I'll expand it to stores: What stores would you like to see become national? For me, I'd have to say Menard's, though with as much advertising you see for them on TV, you'd think they were nationwide-even though there's not one Menard's farther east than Kentucky!
The eastern most Menards location is currently Warren, Ohio, but that will be supplanted by one that is planned to open in Uniontown, PA.
SM-G965U
The Warren location must be new.....Last I saw, the easternmost one was in Louisville, KY. I am surprised the chain hasnt expanded into the southeast, with as much as they sponsor NASCAR
I didn't know they were in Louisville. The easternmost one of which I was aware was Owensboro.
They only sponsored NASCAR because Daddy Menard was paying for his son's ride. Now that Paul's giving it up, I look for them to fade away from that financial commitment.
I'm glad to see Ollie's expanding into this area. Good Stuff Cheap!
Menard's is gonna be in NASCAR long after Paul himself leaves. They are fully committed to the Penske organization. They've already announced they will sponsor the Wood Brothers #21 car (Penske farm team, if you will) with Matt DiBenedetto driving, and whoever will come after him (likely with Austin Cindric). They also sponsor Ryan Blaney's Penske #12 car, as well as Brandon Jones' XFinity series ride for Joe Gibbs and Cindric's Penske XFinity ride. Menard's is a name long steeped in racing, well before Paul started, and will remain long after he's left.
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 10:11:02 PM
Quote from: dvferyance on November 09, 2019, 10:03:18 PM
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
I'm a big Meijer fan. In IL, tho, they haven't stretched much further south than Central IL that I have found
Actually the southernmost Meijer is Bowling Green KY it will likely remain that way. They have already said they have no desire to be a national company.
I know there are Meijers in KY and Southern IN. Just haven't seen them in Southern IL
I don't think their goal is to get too far from home base in Michigan
The farthest south they go in Illinois is Springfield. I doubt they would enter the Metro east area unless they were expanding into Missouri.
Quote from: dvferyance on November 10, 2019, 11:08:09 AM
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 10:11:02 PM
Quote from: dvferyance on November 09, 2019, 10:03:18 PM
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
I'm a big Meijer fan. In IL, tho, they haven't stretched much further south than Central IL that I have found
Actually the southernmost Meijer is Bowling Green KY it will likely remain that way. They have already said they have no desire to be a national company.
I know there are Meijers in KY and Southern IN. Just haven't seen them in Southern IL
I don't think their goal is to get too far from home base in Michigan
The farthest south they go in Illinois is Springfield. I doubt they would enter the Metro east area unless they were expanding into Missouri.
To the Marion-Carbondale area, the Meijer in Evansville, IN is closer than the Springfield one
I could see a Marion and/or Mount Vernon, IL one if Meijer also was looking to drop one in Paducah, KY. Not sure where the DC is that feeds the Evansville and Bowling Green stores (I would assume its the same one)
Probably right on the Metro East - doesn't make sense to target that market unless Meijer plans to go after both sides of the Mississippi in St Louis
20 or so years ago I would have likely said either Shopko (was HQed in Ashwaubenon [suburban Green Bay],WI) and/or Kohl's (HQed in Menomonee Falls [suburban Milwaukee], WI).
Hmmmmmm.....
:-P
However, I do agree on Menards (it has no apostrophe, BTW) (HQed in the Eau Claire, WI area).
Howabout upper Midwest regional general goods/farm/outdoor sports stuff store chain Fleet-Farm (HQed in Appleton, WI)?
Mike
Quote from: Brandon on November 09, 2019, 09:12:37 PM
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 09, 2019, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: cwf1701 on November 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Meijer. It would give WalMart a run for its money with its hypermarkets.
I'm a big Meijer fan. In IL, tho, they haven't stretched much further south than Central IL that I have found
Meijer, unlike Walmart or Target, is privately owned and they take their time deciding where to go and when to build. Right now, the focus seems to be on Wisconsin and the UP, and then eastern Ohio.
I find them a heck of a lot better than Walmart. And contrary to HB, they're about the same price as Walmart with more and better product.
Meijer finally entered the Cleveland metro area recently (I think at least a few of the stores (existing and proposed) are on the sites of former Super Kmarts). However, Meijer has had locations in Sandusky and Mansfield/Ontario (both on the edge of the Cleveland TV market) for years.
As Meijer continues to expand its area, they will continue to need to monitor their quality. When we moved to metro Detroit years ago, we noticed the employees were not quite as friendly and helpful as those back in the home base around Grand Rapids. And some things that made for a more pleasant experience, like "You're Next In Line" (*) have been discontinued.
That said, when college kids who go to places without a Meijer come back home, they often say, "I missed Meijer's."
(*) an old advertised policy that if the checkout lines were more than 2 deep, they'd open more lanes until all the lanes in the store were open.
Meijer finally remodeled both Saginaw stores and they blow Walmart away here. Saginaw has two Meijer stores, two Walmart stores and one Target. Midland has one of each and Bay City has two Meijer stores and one Walmart.
I think they want to remain a regional chain and haven't gone too far from their roots and are privately owned by the Meijer family.
Vallarta is an upscale market with a Hispanic theme. There are plenty of "regular" goods there to go with a ton of freshly prepared Mexican dishes and sides, all at fine prices. The interior rates as superdeluxe. This market would succeed anywhere. Unfortunately they are a Southern California regional chain instead of nationwide.
Rick
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Never been in one, but they're a hardware/lumber big-box like Lowe's or Home Depot, right?
^^ Yes but is adding groceries
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Having been immersed in Menards for as long as I have been alive, I don't understand it either. For a while, they were the only big-box home improvement store in the area (aside from Handy Andy and Builder's Square in a couple select areas). Then Home Depot and eventually Lowes came and opened my eyes. Personally, I'd equate Menards to be the Walmart of home improvement chains.
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
If you're going to Menards for
Christmas ornaments, you might be doing it wrong.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on November 12, 2019, 04:13:03 PM
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
If you're going to Menards for Christmas ornaments, you might be doing it wrong.
I dunno. Lowe's carries a huge line of Christmas decorations, and their 50 percent off clearance used to start a couple of days prior to Dec. 25.
Let me, for just a moment bring everyone here back 21 years. 1998.
In the Hartford Metro area, for department stores, you had at least one of each:
Walmart
Caldor
Bradlees
Ames
Kmart
Sears
Filenes
Lord and Taylor
Penny's
Bob's
Marshall's
Bernie's
CompUSA
Media Play
Circuit City
Staples
Office Max
Office Depot
Marshall's
TJMaxx
As of November, 2019 you have at least one of each:
Walmart
Target
Sears (why???)
Penny's
Macy's
Staples
Best Buy
Marshall's
TJMaxx
There has clearly been a consolidation of sorts going on since the mainstreaming of online shopping.
You forgot G. Fox, unless it was gone by 1998.
Quote from: hbelkins on November 12, 2019, 11:47:54 AM
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Never been in one, but they're a hardware/lumber big-box like Lowe's or Home Depot, right?
From what I understand they have been planning a store in Bowling Green for awhile that is not too far from you. Right now Menards only 2 Kentucky locations are in Owensboro and Florence.
Kroger should be nationwide. Also ShopRite and QT convenience stores.
Quote from: roadman65 on November 12, 2019, 09:22:44 PM
Kroger should be nationwide.
Technically they already are since Kroger owns several grocery store chains. I know my KrogerPlus card worked at Ralph's in Southern California no problem.
In Central Florida they do not own any. Only in Florida is the Jacksonville area, but Publix rules the rest of the state pretty much.
Quote from: Rothman on November 12, 2019, 06:15:59 PM
You forgot G. Fox, unless it was gone by 1998.
G. Fox became Macy's in 1993. Pretty much coincided with the closure of the flagship location in Downtown Hartford (a couple years after they lost their battle with CTDOT and the flyover ramp from I-84 East to I-91 North opened to bypass the old Morgan St connection.)
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on November 12, 2019, 11:12:09 PM
Quote from: Rothman on November 12, 2019, 06:15:59 PM
You forgot G. Fox, unless it was gone by 1998.
G. Fox became Macy's in 1993. Pretty much coincided with the closure of the flagship location in Downtown Hartford (a couple years after they lost their battle with CTDOT and the flyover ramp from I-84 East to I-91 North opened to bypass the old Morgan St connection.)
Correction:
In 1993:
G.Fox was a May's store from 1965. As was Filene's from 1929. Macy's was a Federated store from 1994. May's made the decision in 1993 to phase out G. Fox and replace all the remaining stores (except the flagship Hartford location:( ) with Filene's. In 2005, May's and Federated merged together to create Macy's Inc. and all all store brands were changed to Macy's.
So for example, the Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester opened in 1990, and has had all three store marques as an anchor tenant at one point: G. Fox until 1993, Filene's until 2005, and Macy's from 2005. Lord and Taylor also operated in the mall from 1990 to 2005 but was rebranded to be the apparel/furniture storefront for Macy's as the space that section currently occupied was being expanded.
Grew up in CT, now living in CA. Spent time in VA, PA, and Texas. Here's what I'd like to see nationwide (for local chains in general, not just big box stores):
New England region:
- I miss Bertuccis pizza. I heard most locations are now closed but there are still a couple around my hometown. Whenever I fly into T.F Green our family stops in. Their warm bread rolls are amazing!
- Del's lemonade. Perfect summertime treat. Why I can't find anything close to theirs (with lemon rinds mixed into their lemonade drink) remains a mystery to me.
- Honestly, most of the places I went to back home are either already nationwide or local mom and pop businesses.
PA:
- Sheetz. Whenever I worked late nights or early mornings it was always a relief knowing I could get an MTO breakfast sandwich anytime I wanted.
- Wegmans. I know they're NY based but they have a strong enough presence in the Mid-Atlantic region now.
Texas:
- H-E-B. Low prices, outstanding quality, unique Texas shaped items, yummy warm homemade tortillas. Very friendly employees.
- Alamo Drafthouse. They are slowly expanding nationwide, but the one in LA is over an hour from me. I can't go back to a normal movie theater chain after experiencing movies the Alamo way. I met the CEO at an event in Austin last year and learned more about the founder's backstory.
- Buc'ees. I would like to see one proposed in New England just to hear the uproar from people fighting against a warehouse sized gas station and a convenience store half the size of Wal-Mart in their small town. I think their bathrooms are rated #2 for cleanliness in the entire country.
- For restaurants, I enjoyed Torchy's Tacos and Hopdoddy.
CA:
- In-N-Out.
Haven't been here long enough to experience what else is unique to CA. So far, most of what I've seen here is already nationwide. Anything good I'm missing that's only found in CA or on the west coast?
Quote from: zzyzx on November 13, 2019, 01:42:38 AM
Grew up in CT, now living in CA. Spent time in VA, PA, and Texas. Here's what I'd like to see nationwide (for local chains in general, not just big box stores):
New England region:
- I miss Bertuccis pizza. I heard most locations are now closed but there are still a couple around my hometown. Whenever I fly into T.F Green our family stops in. Their warm bread rolls are amazing!
- Del's lemonade. Perfect summertime treat. Why I can't find anything close to theirs (with lemon rinds mixed into their lemonade drink) remains a mystery to me.
- Honestly, most of the places I went to back home are either already nationwide or local mom and pop businesses.
PA:
- Sheetz. Whenever I worked late nights or early mornings it was always a relief knowing I could get an MTO breakfast sandwich anytime I wanted.
- Wegmans. I know they're NY based but they have a strong enough presence in the Mid-Atlantic region now.
Texas:
- H-E-B. Low prices, outstanding quality, unique Texas shaped items, yummy warm homemade tortillas. Very friendly employees.
- Alamo Drafthouse. They are slowly expanding nationwide, but the one in LA is over an hour from me. I can't go back to a normal movie theater chain after experiencing movies the Alamo way. I met the CEO at an event in Austin last year and learned more about the founder's backstory.
- Buc'ees. I would like to see one proposed in New England just to hear the uproar from people fighting against a warehouse sized gas station and a convenience store half the size of Wal-Mart in their small town. I think their bathrooms are rated #2 for cleanliness in the entire country.
- For restaurants, I enjoyed Torchy's Tacos and Hopdoddy.
CA:
- In-N-Out.
Haven't been here long enough to experience what else is unique to CA. So far, most of what I've seen here is already nationwide. Anything good I'm missing that's only found in CA or on the west coast?
El Pollo Loco. Sides aren't much but the chicken is tasty.
Rick
Quote from: dvferyance on November 12, 2019, 09:14:25 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on November 12, 2019, 11:47:54 AM
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Never been in one, but they're a hardware/lumber big-box like Lowe's or Home Depot, right?
From what I understand they have been planning a store in Bowling Green for awhile that is not too far from you. Right now Menards only 2 Kentucky locations are in Owensboro and Florence.
I'm closer to Florence than Bowling Green. I don't get to Florence real often, but now that you mention it, I think they may have taken over a location that Builders Square once had when it went under.
In and Out is outside CA. I just ate in two locations in Texas. One near SA International Airport and another outside Fort Hood.
Quote from: hbelkins on November 13, 2019, 05:07:59 PM
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Quote from: hbelkins on November 12, 2019, 11:47:54 AM
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Never been in one, but they're a hardware/lumber big-box like Lowe's or Home Depot, right?
From what I understand they have been planning a store in Bowling Green for awhile that is not too far from you. Right now Menards only 2 Kentucky locations are in Owensboro and Florence.
I'm closer to Florence than Bowling Green. I don't get to Florence real often, but now that you mention it, I think they may have taken over a location that Builders Square once had when it went under.
Wait-the Louisville store hasnt been built yet?
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 13, 2019, 07:17:04 PM
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Quote from: hbelkins on November 12, 2019, 11:47:54 AM
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Never been in one, but they're a hardware/lumber big-box like Lowe's or Home Depot, right?
From what I understand they have been planning a store in Bowling Green for awhile that is not too far from you. Right now Menards only 2 Kentucky locations are in Owensboro and Florence.
I'm closer to Florence than Bowling Green. I don't get to Florence real often, but now that you mention it, I think they may have taken over a location that Builders Square once had when it went under.
Wait-the Louisville store hasnt been built yet?
I don't know. I try to avoid that cesspool of a city at all costs.
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Quote from: hbelkins on November 12, 2019, 11:47:54 AM
Quote from: Rothman on November 11, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
I don't understand the love for Menards. It has been years since I have been in one, but the one in Superior, WI just sold cheap junk. Good place to buy simple Christmas ornaments, I suppose...
Never been in one, but they're a hardware/lumber big-box like Lowe's or Home Depot, right?
From what I understand they have been planning a store in Bowling Green for awhile that is not too far from you. Right now Menards only 2 Kentucky locations are in Owensboro and Florence.
I'm closer to Florence than Bowling Green. I don't get to Florence real often, but now that you mention it, I think they may have taken over a location that Builders Square once had when it went under.
Wait-the Louisville store hasnt been built yet?
I don't know. I try to avoid that cesspool of a city at all costs.
You avoid Louisville, saying it's a cesspool......yet you live in Kentucky. Pot kettle black?
(And before I get skewered, I do not condone moving to or living in North Carolina. We too full. Charlotte does not need to be Atlanta 2.0. We're the state that even Kentucky and West Virginia laughs at. See: I-73 & 74)
Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 15, 2019, 12:17:46 AM
You avoid Louisville, saying it's a cesspool......yet you live in Kentucky. Pot kettle black?
It's to be expected, just like how Upstate New York hates NYC or how Downstate Illinois hates Chicago.
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Quote from: planxtymcgillicuddy on November 15, 2019, 12:17:46 AM
You avoid Louisville, saying it's a cesspool......yet you live in Kentucky. Pot kettle black?
It's to be expected, just like how Upstate New York hates NYC or how Downstate Illinois hates Chicago.
What's weird in NY is the hate towards NYC isn't universal upstate. Sure, there are some big pockets where it exists, but in my experience in the Capital District, people are mostly just accept its existence.
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You avoid Louisville, saying it's a cesspool......yet you live in Kentucky. Pot kettle black?
It's to be expected, just like how Upstate New York hates NYC or how Downstate Illinois hates Chicago.
What's weird in NY is the hate towards NYC isn't universal upstate. Sure, there are some big pockets where it exists, but in my experience in the Capital District, people are mostly just accept its existence.
I think in Western New York in particular (west of I-81), the general vibe is that we are entirely ignored by downstate.
And honestly, hate is one of the only effective responses to being ignored. :)
Less so in Albany for at least two reasons: (1) It's the seat of state government, (2) It's closer to NYC, and even on the way to a major NYC vacation destination.
Closer to NYC is right. If you increased the frequency of the Amtrak trains or extended Metro North we'd probably become a suburb of it. As it is, we're on the edge of the part of the Empire line where travel by train is an easy and practical alternative to driving.
I'm not that keen on Detroit, but I still live in Michigan. I don't like Detroit (or any downtown area) mainly because people will hassle you for cigarettes/food/money etc. I hate being asked for things by strangers, and (probably is a character flaw) I don't like beggars that much.
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I'm not that keen on Detroit, but I still live in Michigan. I don't like Detroit (or any downtown area) mainly because people will hassle you for cigarettes/food/money etc. I hate being asked for things by strangers, and (probably is a character flaw) I don't like beggars that much.
I'm not crazy about the beggars either, but I tend to just walk past them when I'm in downtown Detroit. I went to a concert once when iI had to stand in line for a few minutes, when a beggar came along with his hand out. I ignored him, but the guy behind me dug into his pocket and gave him all his change, saying "There. I just got rid of him!"
Less than two minutes later, there were about thirty beggars, coming around the corner ...
:-D