My friend, you are so correct about what has been done to the accounting principles that are "FORCED" on todays retail. The biggest joke in 2014 when they started presenting it as "future suggestions" they already knew it was going to be forced down. Lying beaureacrats were all there to support it with NO alternatives. Anyway, it is what it is until enough damage is done to their satifaction.
One thing, which I know you already know is that these "town squares and towne centers" that are multi-freestanding stores like the one I went to today is the future for retail. Very glad to see J. Jill there because the malls that are all over the SouthWest are DYING a fast painful death. Some of them are dead ... but the occupants are waiting on the LAST RITES being read !
Also, one big point I liked about the stores inventory assortment today ... J. Jill is not trying to carry every accessory item in ladies retail assortments. NO shoe assortment, NO purse assortment, NO costume jewelry assortment ... BUT ladies clothing that the 40 to 65 year old woman is interested in wearing and buying. NO FLUFF that will gather dust until it is forced out. I can not say what J. Jill was before but, now they seem focused and zeroing in on product that should sell thru. At least, that is my opinion, based on this one stores assortment and how the store is laid out. Also, the staff seem knownledgeable and attentive and offers assistance but, gives you the freedom to shop, but remains available.
Anyway, I did not see DEAD, TIRED or WORN OUT inventory and if the other stores look like this one ... I am MUCH encouraged !
John
