Retail Openings and Closures

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In summary, here's what I learned:

Macy's says everything must go. But they don't act like it. The closing of dressing rooms and registers is nonsensical. Expect it to be a bit difficult to navigate the store with the racks added and merchandise not being picked up off the floor. For example, in home goods, there are large boxes blocking the aisles (i.e. Kitchen Aid mixers). Don't expect to find an employee to assist you. Most of them have clocked out for the last time. It seems a bit premature since they are supposed to remain open until March according to the O.C. Register. I had several people ask me if I worked there. Since I have a pulse, I guess they thought there was hope. I hated to break it to them each time that I am not, in fact, an employee. However, I don't mind helping since I know the store pretty well. You can always reach out to fellow shoppers to assist you. I walked one guy around the store to show him where something is. Each department is fairly cluttered. I got there around noon and thankfully, it was relatively quiet. Definitely not as bad as it could be. Some shoppers there seemed to think this is the deal of the century (hint: it's not.) 20% off is nothing to write home about.  I can not imagine what this store will look like by the end of the week. I'm so glad I went on a Monday. Now, here is the important part: If you want to make a purchase, GO TO COSMETICS!!! I could not believe the people who were standing in long lines when there was really no reason to. They just follow the herd. There were easily 20 people in line at the one main register downstairs at T.H. and a meager 10 upstairs (in the pic). Lastly, the store no longer belongs to Macy's. That's right. It's not Macy's anymore. The employee who rung me up said it has changed hands and now belongs to a liquidation company(?) I believe she said you're not able to use your Macy's card and certain coupons. Also, all sales are final as of today. Enjoy!
 
Whenever a store goes out of business, which still has other retail stores, the general opinion I have is that almost all of the deals will be crap. If anything, they actually make more money (as normal mark-ups would be greater, but when people assume discount, they throw rationale out). Plus you have no risk of returns (as I presume you can't return anything...but maybe Macy's is different than say Toys R'us sale at the marketplace). 

Any good merchandise that is easy to move is going to end up at their other retail locations. In fact, I bet you that merchandise which isn't moving, will also get moved from their normal stores to here because they know it is easier to pawn off in a "liquidation" sale.

The one exception was when haggen closed, those last two days, I got some amazing deals on stuff.  That said, only have a fridge / freezer so big (and I'm not a hoarder), but their were some nice last minute deals. 
 
jmoney74 said:
doesn't look as bad as you are describing it?  lol
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I can't say it's a pleasant shopping experience. The closing of the registers and dressing rooms (really??) are the most frustrating. I purchased 3 garments. It took approximately 25 minutes to ring me up... and that was with zero wait. The problem is the people who work in cosmetics just aren't familiar with how to ring up other departments. She couldn't figure out the computer. I got overcharged, being rung up at full price. I had to walk the salesgirl over to show her the sign that shows the deal. Then she had to call a manager who took forever to get there. Finally, things got ironed out. But definitely not as bad right now as it probably will be as things wind down. I feel bad for the employees left behind. They're getting this dumped on them with no training on how to handle it.
 
I also overheard several people saying they were giving up and leaving due to the long waits at the few open registers. One lady had absolutely had it. She had stood in line for over a half hour with a woman in front of her who was letting her newborn baby scream at the top of his/her lungs the entire time. :( But hey, not as bad during the week as it will be the weekend.
 
Lotus toilet seats, walked past it last night while I was getting take out from King chops.  Did catch my eye with its row of toilets in bright fluorescent lighting on display.  Seats are $1000??  from its website.  What a weird location...
 
ps9 said:
Lotus toilet seats, walked past it last night while I was getting take out from King chops.  Did catch my eye with its row of toilets in bright fluorescent lighting on display.  Seats are $1000??  from its website.  What a weird location...
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I work so close to King Chops but have never had it, how does their pork chop rice compare to Tofu King's?
 
I like King chops better, though I don't remember tofu King that well.  The pork chop is not battered and has great flavor.  I prefer their fried chicken rice more, my go to dish and really hits the spot.  Get the rice combos since you don't get the little side dishes if you go noodle route.  Price is steep at almost $10 a plate but the quality is there.  Owner/manager stares at you from the kitchen when you walk in, awkward.  The new waitress seems not to be all there as well.  Free tea with Yelp check in I believe.  Watch out for the papa johns drivers, they speed through the parking lot.
 
King chops is awesome. It's one of the better pork chop rice plates out there. It originates from Taiwan and the flavor hasn't changed that much, just the larger portions you get here. Only downside is that it is pretty pricey for what you get. Afterall, it's just a lunch box.
 
Alright time to go to King Chops for lunch this Friday or sometime next week.  I'll report back with what I think afterwards.
 
For pork chop rice, I would suggest going next door to I-Tea.  Their pork chop is more battered and flavorful.  Their daily specials are awesome - $7.95 for a different entree every day + ice tea.  Can't beat that.
 
Went to King Chops today...wasn't that impressed with their pork chop rice and the price.  I'll go back and try the fried chicken rice as ps9 recommended, but I like Tofu King's pork chop rice a lot more flavor wise, it's also cheaper and you get more food. 

I think I enjoy the battered pork chops more after having King Chops non/lightly battered chop, so I'll try I-Tea's pork chop rice sometime per Woodbury's recommendation.

Nice Time still had the best pork chop rice, too bad they closed down.
 
Dickey's BBQ opened in the old waffle place next to the old Jalapeno's place (now Cafe Rio). I think they opened last week some time.

It's okay. Unless you are kid, it's a bit pricey, the special of the day is a good deal as it comes with a drink (which I think is $3 because they only have one size, x-large). It's counter service so it's pretty fast. I didn't know this was the same chain that was in the center off of Irvine Center Drive and Jefferey... that one wasn't open too long so I wonder how this one will do.

It's surprising how much space/seating these spots have compared to what was there before.I think Cafe Rio needs to stop showing how they make their food on the big screens and play some sports or something on their TVs.
 
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