Re:The Life and Death of the American Mall
by rsynnott on Thursday January 11, 2024 @08:23AM
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> There is Aldi in the US. Trust me when I say that it isn't comparable to Wal-mart.
While they may not exist in the US, I think Aldi does have 'hypermarkets' (ie Walmart-type things) in some countries. Other brands certainly do, and would cover most of that stuff (though, well, not guns).
Re:The Life and Death of the American Mall
by anthk on Thursday January 11, 2024 @06:52AM
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Big Carrefour stores being placed a km away from any town/city? Because they work in the same exact way say as the biggie hypermarket complex I can go from where I live in just 10 minutes.
That hypermarket (not Carrefour, another one) it's composed of several buildings, they even have a renewed VR arcade gaming place and several cinema rooms.
You can buy books, computers, clothes, groceries, tyres, courtains, tools, whatever.
Walmart is more like a bunch of stores. You can buy car tires, clothing, food, a playstation, vitamins, diapers, curtains, house paint, alcohol, tobacco, a gun, a coffee pot, a mop and a sewing machine in one stop.
Now, I understand that I'm in Norway, an immigrant, and haven't been all over europe, but I've not seen such a place that sells such a variety under one roof and one brand name.
And about the crime rates: Malls in the US started their downturn years ago. It wasn't the crime rate - I suspect it is just the assortment of stores and location and the increase in online shopping. Unlike here, I'm not usually going to find a grocery store in a US mall - traditionally, they didn't tend to sell practical items at malls. It generally isn't going to be convenient. And ordering online probably is cheaper, considering the travel time and stuff.