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johnnyFive  ·  2810 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 'People aren't spending': stores close doors in 'oversaturated' US retail market

    “People are social by nature and will be drawn to gathering places to share ideas and be entertained. It’s not just about making money. It’s about building trust. Retailers who tap into this trend will be rewarded.”

I think that's the key. It also means they're going to have to stop under-training their employees. As someone tech savvy, I avoid places like Best Buy like the plague, even though their prices are often competitive with Amazon. But since their people don't know what they're talking about, why bother? At the same time, I went to Home Depot yesterday, hoping to actually find something that could confirm what I think I need to fix, but there were like 4 employees in the whole store. I went there specifically to get some advice, but again they failed to deliver. I hope they learn.