What clientele are they attracting, and why?
Originally Posted by Chung Tran
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.