tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post4374325879520404361..comments2024-03-29T09:08:56.746-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: Retail therapy: Number of national retailers increases in the East Village, report saysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-41720862935256697912015-12-27T23:32:37.059-05:002015-12-27T23:32:37.059-05:00CB 3 laid down what it will support to replace PC ...CB 3 laid down what it will support to replace PC Richard on 14th St<br />* Another PC Richards and Son<br />* no chain store<br />* no eating/drinking establishment where alcohol is served<br />* only affordable retail<br />* no dormitory<br />* 100% permanently affordable housing<br />* prevailing wage for all jobs on site, need to collaborate with local group for hiring <br /><br />Yeah sounds nice but Who is going to rent this space out under such tight restrictions? I guess they want the owner go bankrupt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-30669348399397033792015-12-25T21:45:34.428-05:002015-12-25T21:45:34.428-05:00Chain stores are great for all ages but those who ...Chain stores are great for all ages but those who most benefit are students and seniors who are on limited incomes. Why should their access be limited by others? Chain drugstores are especially important to the elderly who are sometimes on multiple prescriptions and competitive pricing is important. And McDonalds early in the mornings looks like a senior citizen center because of the high percentage of elders who hang out (btw most are the longest time residents of the area.) Where else can they get a cup of coffee at such prices and sit for hours? (compare the price of a small coffee from McDees to that of a price of a small coffee at the Bean) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-68861593354092836742015-12-25T09:03:58.006-05:002015-12-25T09:03:58.006-05:00Yes. Chain stores require intellectuals to buy shi...Yes. Chain stores require intellectuals to buy shit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-6653214880624862812015-12-25T01:52:33.365-05:002015-12-25T01:52:33.365-05:00Break the Chains! Shop local.Break the Chains! Shop local.devanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-38547639566064707742015-12-24T13:34:37.968-05:002015-12-24T13:34:37.968-05:00Omg did the chain store supporters seriously just ...Omg did the chain store supporters seriously just come out for this post? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-70838607357309938102015-12-23T16:53:30.402-05:002015-12-23T16:53:30.402-05:00A small store can't meet the price point of th...A small store can't meet the price point of the chains. People who live in the EV are like their counter parts in the 'burbs. They look for bargains. During my first 25 years in the EV it was highway robbery without a gun. The last 20 years have been a lot better thanks to chains. The EV isn't what it was 20 years ago. We should take advantage of what's here. Power to the people! Power to the discounts!!cmarrtyynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-74446949056921092482015-12-23T16:17:44.737-05:002015-12-23T16:17:44.737-05:00There are plenty of smart/talented youths here whe...There are plenty of smart/talented youths here when you are talking about people at Columbia or FIT or Julliard or something. NYU, bane of the East Village? yeahhhh not so much. With few departments/exceptions, that population is largely "my parents money."<br /><br />And if you think the "highly educated professionals" working in, IDK, finance are smarter than the rest of us, I'd say you probably haven't spent much time around bankers, who take pride in their anti-intellectualism.<br /><br />Let's just say that a lot of young NYC people do seem to prefer the franchise comforts of their suburban homes ... it doesn't mean they are dummies, maybe just not as adventurous as us older people would hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-22006943676742998012015-12-23T15:38:30.912-05:002015-12-23T15:38:30.912-05:00"If this sounds familiar it’s because this is...<br /><br />"If this sounds familiar it’s because this is 7-Eleven’s go-to tactic to punish franchisees they consider subordinate. According to the Dallas Business Journal and other sources, 7-Eleven Inc. is the defendant in more than twelve lawsuits alleging that the company terminated franchise contracts without proper cause. Plaintiffs in the suits claim that 7-Eleven targeted stores in high-traffic locations, enabling the franchisor to offer the locations to new franchisees willing to pay higher fees."<br /><br /><br /><br />https://no7eleven.wordpress.com/tag/franchise-horror-stories/Edmund Dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-15305019155215970402015-12-23T15:36:48.609-05:002015-12-23T15:36:48.609-05:00"A lot of the youth here are typically either..."A lot of the youth here are typically either attending excellent schools, or are highly educated professionals. They're likely smarter than you by a notable margin."<br /><br />Being a "smart" young person does not mean they have knowledge of our local history, culture and the kind of wisdom which comes with experience and sometime age. From my observations many new New Yorkers did not come here to eat ethnic food unless it is ethnic cuisine and cooked by a celebrity chef. There is a reason Starbucks, Subway, 7-11, etc... are prospering here, they have customers seeking the familiar and not local and mom & pop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-56619914990118594412015-12-23T15:19:56.935-05:002015-12-23T15:19:56.935-05:00Yes the city is homogenized. Even if the socalled...Yes the city is homogenized. Even if the socalled racial components are not. Does not ruin anyone's arggument.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018698439789288968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-1406693666789947242015-12-23T14:55:13.581-05:002015-12-23T14:55:13.581-05:00A lot of the youth here are typically either atten...A lot of the youth here are typically either attending excellent schools, or are highly educated professionals. They're likely smarter than you by a notable margin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-88283761955190254472015-12-23T13:19:03.080-05:002015-12-23T13:19:03.080-05:00Chains are supported by 'clueless youth'? ...Chains are supported by 'clueless youth'? The city is '?homogenized'?<br />Isn't NYC 65 percent nonwhite and 40 percent foreign born? I know these stats and reality don't matter. How many of these franchises are owned by nonwhite foreign born NYers? Don't answer that it would ruin your argument. If they are so 'gross' and horrible why don't they all go out of business? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-15066047711199099682015-12-23T13:07:41.207-05:002015-12-23T13:07:41.207-05:00Chain stores hire lowest wage workers who are clue...Chain stores hire lowest wage workers who are clueless. CVS, Rite Aid, 7-11 are the worst. Stores are stocked via warehouse in NJ. Merchandise is stale. Nothing is a bargain or a find in NYC anymore. Rents are too high for stores to offer bargains of any kind. Nothi g is unique except for the high end. This includes food and restaurants too. If you want fun on the cheap, go to Detroit or South Carolina.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018698439789288968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-52092788866061944432015-12-23T11:19:59.671-05:002015-12-23T11:19:59.671-05:00Manhattan has pretty much turned into the greatest...Manhattan has pretty much turned into the greatest mall in America. That's not a compliment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-38093831480528284172015-12-23T11:05:01.330-05:002015-12-23T11:05:01.330-05:00Sorry but Pop is workingSorry but Pop is workingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-43181649690061767372015-12-23T10:23:22.281-05:002015-12-23T10:23:22.281-05:00Or perhaps chain stores tend to do a good job at s...Or perhaps chain stores tend to do a good job at stocking things people like. I really doubt that people are afraid of going into stores they aren't familiar with. But anything to take a cheap shot at those kids these days. Isn't that right, Pop?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-33597046559452401192015-12-23T10:15:02.633-05:002015-12-23T10:15:02.633-05:00Why is there no mention of 7-11? They brought them...Why is there no mention of 7-11? They brought themselves much negative attention with their "we're going to put the bodega out of business" threat. Did their plans fizzle out? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-64894148878956332702015-12-23T10:10:56.329-05:002015-12-23T10:10:56.329-05:00The EV has another claim to fame - it is now the b...The EV has another claim to fame - it is now the biggest mall food court in NYC!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-27803552081087868212015-12-23T10:02:24.140-05:002015-12-23T10:02:24.140-05:00I see the Grinches are already out in full force t...I see the Grinches are already out in full force today. Lots of hostile Anonymi on this thread and others, so early in the morning!Gojiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-75759031048398345062015-12-23T09:12:07.278-05:002015-12-23T09:12:07.278-05:00Anon 7:40 has a point. I wonder how many of these...Anon 7:40 has a point. I wonder how many of these chain stores are franchises. Are people who invest their savings in wanting to open a business (even a franchise) to be verbally tarred and feathered on this site? Of course yes! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-29063597137137908642015-12-23T08:36:54.316-05:002015-12-23T08:36:54.316-05:00You want Chipotle? When you go there, make sure to...You want Chipotle? When you go there, make sure to have your doctor along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-30215740632150423832015-12-23T08:18:56.783-05:002015-12-23T08:18:56.783-05:00Chain stores are gross and largely populated and s...Chain stores are gross and largely populated and supported by clueless youth who are new to the city and afraid of anything of which they are not familiar. It's just sad how homogenized our neighborhood and city has become because of the demand for such complacent repetition. You want Chipolte? Use McCormick's Chipolte spice powder to marinate your protein meat (overnight is best for flavor) with a little oil and lime juice. Grill. Make rice. Cut veggies and add the other items as needed. Not only will your meal not contain e.colli, but it will be fresher, healthier, and way cheaper: My homemade recipe costs one-third the price and lasts in the fridge 3-4 days and it's totally gluten free. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-37523798356774415842015-12-23T07:40:53.588-05:002015-12-23T07:40:53.588-05:00Much ado about nothing.Much ado about nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com