Comments on: Can You Imagine A World Without. . .

By: Steph G.

Steph G. — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:49:59 +0000

I hate Wal-chode also… I shop at MEIJER they are a Michigan based company also, they may be a little inflated in prices but the quality of the groceries are a lot better, the meat isn’t injected with dyes to make it look red. And the produce is A+, but as for clothes it is KOHL’s all the way.
But I don’t think there is anything I cannot live without.

By: carly

carly — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:35:59 +0000

I love KOHLS’s!! I never used to be a fan. But they always have discount signs everywhere, and they have name brands there also, just much cheaper! I have become a much more loyal customer with age, but I could live without a lot.

Top three places for shopping, Kroger, Kohl’s and payless… Food (and many, many more) clothes (they have kitchen wear and bedding) and shoes with options of accessories.

I have to say as much as I like going to the name brand stores, I only really go if they send me a coupon. Otherwise, why shop at a place you can only buy 1 or 2 things for a high price, when you can go to another place and buy 5 or 6 things for the same price…..?

By: jthielen

jthielen — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:09:56 +0000

I admit, I voted I can live w/o any of the above.

I do have the Iphone, which i use daily if not more… and I absolutley love it. would I be devistated if they didn’t make them anymore? Yes& NO. I’ll find the next newest thing or something close to it out there.

I shope @ walmart for groceries…. thye have really low prices compared to say krogers (which keeps going up and up every time im in there) But Im sure there are others out there. if they wanted to raise their prices super high.

Economy is still down, so everyone makes cuts somewhere…. Loyalty is a BIG issue everywhere, and I find that most people don’t stay loyal they will go to the next best thing/ cheaper thing out there….(if another co. offers a bigger discount) Im a price shopper, but when I do find something/someplace that treats me great, i’ll stay loyal… unless they close on me. LOL or tripple their prices.. sadly

By: Ry Ash

Ry Ash — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:30:21 +0000

Nintendo, Snap Fitness, Aldo Shoes.

By: Q

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:20:27 +0000

I cannot live w/o Nordstom. They are one of the few places I can purchase shoes that fit me (size 41/2). I do pay a bit more (ok….more than a bit) but they last forever and my feet do not hurt at the end of the day.
Target is another store that I depend on heavily to do one stop shopping for everything but groceries.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:25:39 +0000

I am loyal to Target and Nordstrom:)

By: Amy B

Amy B — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:04:16 +0000

TARGET! I know it is a big chain store and it is not the outstanding customer service that brings me back (although theirs is not bad)– it is the product quality for the price, the product mix (I can go in for diapers and leave with diapers, orange juice, a birthday card, outfits for the kids and a top for me–hypothetically speaking of course) and the general ambiance of the store (compared to other low-price stores). I am a big fan of Target and probably shop there on average once per week–usually buying more than I intended to!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:17:25 +0000

I agree there are a lot of stores out there I can live without…namely Wal-Mart (you have to drag me into one of their stores screaming…). Most of the large chains leave me feeling indifferent. Anyway, I love Goody Two Shoes in downtown Northville. They are a family-owned childrens’ shoe store. The owner is always there and takes obvious pride in taking care of my kids and providing a high quality shoe for growing feet. They are not cheap but I feel confident that they will take care of my kids needs with a smile. Previously, I went to a specialty store at Twelve Oaks where I spent perhaps a couple dollars less but at best I was treated indifferently and sometimes downright rudely.

By: Kim B.

Kim B. — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:03:02 +0000

Lush Cosmetics – I don’t know what my skin would do without their products! Also, the experience that I have everytime I go in their store is a memorable one. Talk about experts!

I also am very loyal to Verizon.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:09:38 +0000

I could do without all these. Hiller’s would be one that came to mind that I would be upset if they were no longer around. Also a small handful of locally owned places I shop. I like the fact Hiller’s sells so many Michigan products and clearly marks them on the aisle for ease in shopping. Unfortunately there are very few mom and pop places left, and they will all soon be gone. What are we going to do when we have no options on where to shop? I would rather pay more for items then shop at Wal-Mart and continue to have them dominate all other stores. I feel sad to live in a world today where everything is just Wal-Mart, Best Buys and terrible corporate chain restaurants. If we haven’t hit the tipping point on all this, hopefully we will soon and see an increase in locally owned stores and restaurants.