The disappearance of regular malls are effected by the litany of specialty stores that are popping up across the country, and the production of more “super-malls” means that the smaller ones will never succeed, and also that these “super-malls” must compete even harder by not only making these places vast and sundry, but also fun and adventurous. The Mall of America is enticing to a lot of Americans. The sheer size of the mall is 4.2 million square feet (105), the volume of people, and the large aggregate of retailers it encompasses, 350 storefronts were leased at the time (106), would seem like quite an adventure to anybody. Just watching the people is enough for some, for some it is actually the shopping that gives them their buzz, and some more dedicated mall-rats would say it is the mall itself that is addicting. “It’s a sickness.
A Community within Shopping Centers In “The Mall as Refuge,” author George Lewis analyzes the distinction between manufactured communities and shopper's social behaviors. The author includes that the attendance at malls increases due to plazas hosting restaurants, arcades, movie theatres, department stores, and even professional services; legal, medical, and optical aids. The author emphasizes how the strip mall sets a comfortable and convenient place for shoppers, which allows an illusion of a community for consumers. Lewis describes that although outlet malls comfort shoppers, unwanted crowds of browsers enjoy spending time at the shopping mall specifying that the elderly and teenagers comprise the major groups. The author claims “in a word, the regional shopping mall has become a kind of civic center, a point of attraction for millions of Americans, whether they choose to buy something there regularly or not” (412).
Circuit City-case study part 1 Name: NING YE Introduction Circuit City Stores, which was an American multinational consumer electronics corporation, selling consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software, appliances, and related services. From 1980s to 1990s,Circuit City had incredibly success in the area, however, with Home Depot and Best Buy developed quickly and boomed, Circuit City busted from 2000. The reason for it could be caused by bad economy, the reduction of sales and earnings and also the old-traditional business strategy operating management. Problems According to the case, the main strategy of the company development was expansion all the way from 1960 to 2000. The managers want to expand the national market shares through this way to increase profits.
The first aspect the authors disagree on is the design of malls. Guterson believes malls’ design have been transformed from past covered bazaars to economic institutions that are extremely profitable yet tiresome, completely redefining the personal bond to the marketplace (289). Pahl takes a more biblical approach stating “malls are designed to be like temples offering spirit and unity (294-95).” Pahl also says that an architect by the name of James Rouse has designed over sixty malls using symbolism from his life-long protestant faith (294-95). Guterson belives that malls are starting to incorporate attractions in them like bars and amusement parks (288). Making them look like a Las Vegas casino, a castle or fort, and even fictitious places like the Emerald City and Never-Never land (287).
Shopping malls in today's society are generally sought after for that last minute birthday gift, a trendy outfit to wear out next weekend, or simply just a hang out for teens and young adults. In Jon Pahl's essay, entitled The Mall as Sacred Space, he conveys a bold opinion about the malls in our country being cathedrals for the new, universal religion of modern America. Although his essay is not entirely exaggerated, several of Pahl's assumptions are distorted. Not only does Pahl make a direct comparison between a religious environment and a shopping mall, but he also suggests a mall can be seen as a facility for religious appeasement and societal disorientation. Pahl's ideas reflect those of Western Maryland College professor, Ira G. Zepp, and mall architect, James Rouse.
Political activists and even candidates capitalized on the mall’s ability to attract crowds. The first Supreme Court ruling in 1968, Amalgamated Food Employees Union Local 590 V. Logan Valley Plaza, Inc., aligned with the public stance and held that shopping centers had become the functional equivalent of sidewalks in public business districts (406). The court drew parallels with a previous case, Marsh V. Alabama, which guaranteed 1st amendment rights in company towns (406). However, by 1972, a more conservative court, granting more weight to the property rights of mall owners, overturned the
What unique angle can you present on this topic? (Consider what is new about the topic or what unique perspective can be shared about this topic.) Smart opened a salon on Main Street in the Westside neighborhood of Springfield in 1986. Recently, due to a boom in the real estate market by young professionals, the landlord of the salon has nearly doubled Smart’s rent. Many new chain stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are lining up to pay the increased rent, but Smart can no longer afford to stay in business on Main Street.
Section 1: Good Retailing Practices at Footlocker 1.Matching Environment to Business: Immediately upon arriving at Footlocker in the Meridian Mall, I felt like I was in an athletic shoe store. This is extremely valuable in my opinion, as first impressions are everything in retailing and life. There were clips of an old NBA game playing on the numerous televisions mounted in the air and upbeat hip hop music playing on the overhead. These factors led to a real sporty feel that is essential in getting customers into the right psychological mind state to buy sports shoes or apparel. Nobody wants to go into an athletic shoe store and hear classical music and see Oprah on TV, it just doesn’t put you in the mood.
(Consider what is new about the topic or what unique perspective can be shared about this topic.) Smart opened a salon on Main Street in the Westside neighborhood of Springfield in 1986. Recently, due to a boom in the real estate market by young professionals, the landlord of the salon has nearly doubled Smart’s rent. Many new chain stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are lining up to pay the increased rent, but Smart can no longer afford to stay in business on Main Street. In an attempt to keep her business running and continue to provide services for her clients, she is now operating out of the basement of her home.
Lluvia N Moreno Aguilar April 12, 2015 Ms.Patterson Observation Assignment Sociology, many do not know the meaning behind this powerful word, that makes the world run smoothly and if we are not careful it can encounter us to situations that are not too pleasant. Going to the mall is something everyone has done at some point in life. Whether is to shop, meet with friends at the café, or simply to just go out. On this assignment I wanted to concentrate in one mall which is “Arizona Mills Mall” for the simple reason, the population that attends this mall is very diverse. And by diverse I mean, different status and ethnicity.