Hey, AD. Yes I keep an eye out on some of it. A general interest, realizing it affects us more than we think. (This week has been a doozy with a full moon, most everyone has been over the edge around here.)
Fishing for a prespawn monster this month is out, unfortunately. I took on a new job in Jan. that has developed into a wonderful challenge.(projects coordinator for a "custom" residential contractor) I've been trimming their houses for a while, and they made a reasonable offer to me. I like their business concept. My wife and I thought it over and decided to take it. lol.
When I can get the projects to have a more orderly flow, that will solve his intent and hopefully free up more fishin time for me, so I could be a guide for ya if you came down this way.
Speaking of business models. I would like to get your current opinion on SHLD. Is there any logical reason the smaller Hometown store idea works? Kroger did a model restructure years ago and I know it takes years to develop.
I ask because I've noticed a trend in the discount stores like DG, FRED, FDO. DG is local to me and they are opening stores in small rural towns cornering (micro) markets which are usually traveling to county seat towns and Walmart. The buildings are new inexpensive steel structures dressed up with a brick fronts and newly paved 30 car capable lots. I don't pass by these every day, but when I do they always have cars. Higher priced commodities may lead to more of this is type of concept, IMO...just thinking outloud.
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