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Originally Posted by GGG
Technically futureshop is still here, just rebadged as bestbuy giving up the fake competition angle.
The electronic stores are probably next. Their entire profit margin is based on selling a warranty with 80% margin on it.
I think Toys r us makes it because of last minute gift buying and parents bribing kids. I think it's more at risk than Walmart.
I give EB games 5 years tops.
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I don't see Toys R Us leaving. You can't digitize toys and many parents and kids still favor physical items and physically going on trips to the toy store. TRU also makes a killing on high margin Babies R Us products to the point where half the store is going that direction.
If we end up in a retail space where it's Wal Mart and Amazon only, it will suck a lot! Browsing stores with a good environment and stock is important. Online shopping isn't the same, nor is browsing through depressing/cold stores like Walmart/Costco.