tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post5165304842368266044..comments2023-11-05T03:41:06.111-08:00Comments on Things to Ponder: The Saturday Seven: Retailers I Respect & LoveRick Rockhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06856000993966687796noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-62082802846344523932008-06-30T06:52:00.000-07:002008-06-30T06:52:00.000-07:00Love the list. I would like to add:- Target- Trade...Love the list. I would like to add:<BR/><BR/>- Target<BR/>- Trader Joe's<BR/>- Apple store<BR/>- IKEA<BR/>- REI (this store makes you feel like an outdoorsman even if you have never been camping)<BR/><BR/>My only complaint about Brooks Brothers is they do not carry size XXL for men.MizzouSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07082125673656320667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-7802866049194747932008-06-18T21:41:00.000-07:002008-06-18T21:41:00.000-07:00When we lived in Dallas we had Neiman Marcus cards...When we lived in Dallas we had Neiman Marcus cards. A long time ago. They were either maroon or gold, I can't remember.<BR/><BR/>I like Whole Foods, but am never entirely sure why. Maybe it's a Texas thing. I have yet to enter a Trader Joe's here in NYC though I keep hearing about it. I did manage to skip Whole Foods today and go into the Garden of Eden nearby, which is like the local very small, very gourmet predecessor of WF, special enough not to have been closed down by it as they are only a few hundred yards apart on 14th Street at Union Sq.<BR/><BR/>I am trying so hard to spend less time at Macy's though it's such a temptation to spend my sterling there.<BR/><BR/>I shall balance that out by a trip to IKEA tomorrow. And I'm overdue a trip to the Target I have missed.<BR/><BR/>I wish Macy's hadn't taken over Foley's in TX. It's not the same anymore...<BR/><BR/>Obviously I haven't yet settled on my fave new stores in the NYC area, though Filene's Basement is a possible contender.Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014351759393921274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-49853224407630531092008-06-15T19:26:00.000-07:002008-06-15T19:26:00.000-07:00Great choice of stores. I'm so glad you added Bord...Great choice of stores. I'm so glad you added Border's. I'd have to add The Container Store, Homegoods and Marshalls and Trader Joe's.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605292489556502765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-78105195528797016472008-06-15T16:52:00.000-07:002008-06-15T16:52:00.000-07:00Oh, I absolutely adore the blog! And also love the...Oh, I absolutely adore the blog! And also love the list, but would have to amend it to add Target and probably Bergdorf's. Can't wait to come back and catch up on earlier posts; it's delightful to find some original topics and writing! Happy Father's Day: Owen & Kashimi have a wonderful Dad! (BTW, could not *possibly* tell you how I stumbled my way here!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-38851431354554422832008-06-15T15:35:00.000-07:002008-06-15T15:35:00.000-07:00I so agree with you Rick....I think all the ones y...I so agree with you Rick....I think all the ones you mentioned are Top Notch in every respect!<BR/>I used to LOVE Bloomingdales...'back in the day'...In New York only. I don't know how it is now---I haven't been in the New York store for maybe 20 years....! BUT, it used to live up to all of your Criteria.<BR/>And truthfully? Except for some other old timey New York Stores...Bergdorf Goodman, Bonwitt Teller, Saks Fifth Avenue---ALL were top top TOP Notch, in the oldem days---Again, I'm talking about the New York City stores, only....other than these, I cannot think of any others.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-89238552331019099482008-06-15T11:31:00.000-07:002008-06-15T11:31:00.000-07:00Great list! I've been to all of them except Brook...Great list! I've been to all of them except Brooks Brothers. I would add to that list, Restoration Hardware, and for everyday things good old Target.Kerry and Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188964264273519707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-23184250789840318672008-06-15T09:50:00.000-07:002008-06-15T09:50:00.000-07:00Aw, shucks Rhodester, how very kind you are. I hop...Aw, shucks Rhodester, how very kind you are. I hope you made it to the store GO to pick up someof the free goodies. It's still going on today (Sunday).Rick Rockhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856000993966687796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-30975644790055902442008-06-15T06:07:00.000-07:002008-06-15T06:07:00.000-07:00I'm partial to Petco, which is where we get all of...I'm partial to Petco, which is where we get all of our kitty's needs.. and what do you know, a brand new one opened up next to where we live! What do you think of THAT, Rick? :-)Rhodesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520791456834075671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-46154747933784769182008-06-14T18:19:00.000-07:002008-06-14T18:19:00.000-07:00well you will think i am NUTS but i actually like ...well you will think i am NUTS but i actually like to go to walmart sometimes! (along with lots of other choices of course!) i also like tourneau and chanel and gucci too...<BR/><BR/>smiles, beeEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620940070153527301.post-31381212141479988632008-06-14T17:50:00.000-07:002008-06-14T17:50:00.000-07:00I like all the stores you mention except Brook Bro...I like all the stores you mention except Brook Bros. Mr. kenju shops there, but they can't/don't carry clothes that fit me, since they stop at size 14 and I am a bit bigger than that nowadays. Shame on them for carrying clothing big enough to fit tall/large men, but not women! <BR/><BR/>My other favorites are TJMaxx and Stein Mart, for bargains that can't be beat!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.com