The way that people buy stuff has fundamentally changed and COVID-19 has only hastened the decline of local retail.
Accordingly . . .
HARSH TIMES AHEAD FOR PRICEY LOCALLY CRAFTED MERCH!!!
Whilst cheap junk at box stores seems to be selling consistently, the really unique offerings of homegrown artists, artisans and creators face even more hardship trying to stand out from those wanting to satisfy shopping impulses with a few clicks.
Checkit:
KCTV5: Made in KC reopens their doors
CNN: America's retail sales completely collapsed in April
WSJ: Coronavirus Finishes the Retail Reckoning That Amazon Started
"Thousands of stores will close permanently as the Covid-19 pandemic turbocharges a shift to e-commerce"
You decide . . .
do they sell face masks?
ReplyDeleteLook out now, here come the throngs of middle aged privileged white women!
ReplyDeletePeople don't buy things just because the things are made in KC or USA. How many KC with a heart tshirts does the average individual need? Make something people need and perhaps then people will buy it.
ReplyDelete^^and yet they sell a ton of them. Weird.
ReplyDelete^^ And yet the "I'm with Stupid -->" (arrow) shirts your partner wears while going out with you is selling better. Megaweird.
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ReplyDelete1:09 FTW!
ReplyDeleteWe will be watching the Super Bowl re run for the 5th time the week before a grim Christmas wearing mask in our own homes. Happy New Year all !
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