First it was the Atlanta Falcons, now the Phoenix Suns

[chongli]

27 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

As for discount stores, those growing up in Buffalo are likely to remember Twin Fair and Gold Circle.

 

Interestingly, while on the discussion more and more brick and mortar retailers are adopting the "catalog store" model that the long-defunct store, "Brand Names" used.

 

Best Buy is a good example of this... many of the products are not displayed in a way that you can touch or see them, you order at a counter and they bring the product out to you. Going a step farther at some locations you pick up the product in an encoded locker outside the store.

 

 

Twin Fair...another one I had forgotten, as well as Two Guys. Thank you for that.

 

I think many stores are going the catalog way to minimize costs associated with having a large inventory, as well and/or to reduce theft.

[Sierra Foothills]

1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said:

Just checked M-B Stadium calendar of events.  Relatively sparse (as all NFL stadiums are, frankly).  But it seems weird for what is easily the premier and intended use of the stadium (Falcons games), the shop is closed.

 

I wonder if they're in that group of stadiums that gives tours or hosts small events for additional revenue.

[Mr. WEO]

3 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

I wonder if they're in that group of stadiums that gives tours or hosts small events for additional revenue.

 

I'm sure all of these big new stadiums squeeze every penny out of the place...but it has always been true that there simply aren't enough events to fill them so they all sit empty for nearly the entire year.  Look up any stadium's booking calendar.