[Bump] Target to buy Zellers for 1.8 billion

[amorak]

Originally Posted by algernon

in great falls?

lol.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by pylon

Well it was a dumb comment. I am not exactly poor, but I still buy a lot of my clothes there. Their house brand of workout wear is a steal. Why would I buy a 50 dollar under armor top endorsed by doosh extrordinaire Mr. Phaneuf, when I can buy their house brand one for 10 bucks made out of the same material. I have yet to have someone point and laugh at me at the gym saying "HAHA Walmart shopper!"

I work across the street from a Walmart and when I have been in a pinch, and spilled coffee or lunch on a shirt, I have pillaged them for a dress shirt or two. One of my favorite dress shirts came out of the "George" (pronounced Zeorjze) collection.

Then only thing at Walmart that is stupid to buy is shoes, regardless of if you are a brand whore or not. Their shoes are lucky to last a month.

I've never bought a Wal-Mart brand 'dri-fit' type shirt, so I'm not really commenting on those directly, but I have had a couple of cheaper versions and always find that while the material is similar the quality of construction is much worse. I'd rather pay twice as much for something that holds up at least twice as long. I find online shopping gives me the best of both, I picked up 4 or 5 Reebok play-dry (or whatever the hell it is) shirts on hockeyoverstock.com for $5 a pop.

[corporatejay]

Originally Posted by valo403

I've never bought a Wal-Mart brand 'dri-fit' type shirt, so I'm not really commenting on those directly, but I have had a couple of cheaper versions and always find that while the material is similar the quality of construction is much worse. I'd rather pay twice as much for something that holds up at least twice as long. I find online shopping gives me the best of both, I picked up 4 or 5 Reebok play-dry (or whatever the hell it is) shirts on hockeyoverstock.com for $5 a pop.

Yeah, I buy the wal-mart house brand "under armour" shirts for skiing and they work pretty good actually the heat gear stuff). I also use them to wear under my hockey jerseys to flames games. My concern with the online stuff is I have no idea if what i'm getting is real (unless it is an authorized retailer).

Another good place for dri-fit/heat gear is winners.

[fundmark19]

If you are in the states ross' has great deals on workout wear! It is the american version of winners

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by Knalus

Walking in a Zellers feels like sadness and resignation.

I agree 100%, once or twice a year my brain tricks me into wondering into the west hills location "Oh it's just a store, no worse than wal-mart" but then I get in there and I'm like "wtf? this place is a mess"

[Maritime Q-Scout]

I'm hoping that Target transforms Zellers into the mighty competitor it once was with Woolco, from the second-rate Walmart it has become.

I'm for this decision, and look forward to our new Target Overlords

[icarus]

I walked into Target, but I missed. I think the entrance to Target should have people splattered all around. And, when I finally get in, the guy says, "Can I help you?" "Just practicing."
- Mitch Hedberg

[pylon]

Originally Posted by valo403

I've never bought a Wal-Mart brand 'dri-fit' type shirt, so I'm not really commenting on those directly, but I have had a couple of cheaper versions and always find that while the material is similar the quality of construction is much worse. I'd rather pay twice as much for something that holds up at least twice as long. I find online shopping gives me the best of both, I picked up 4 or 5 Reebok play-dry (or whatever the hell it is) shirts on hockeyoverstock.com for $5 a pop.

Honestly for something that I am going to sweat all over and throw away in 6 months I could care less what brand it is. The expensive stuff still stinks and wears out. And even if it were to last twice as long, it is still usually 4 times the price.

However I agree with the poster that recommended Winners, I just picked up a pile of dry fit Nike shirts there for 12 bucks each, which is justifiable as the brand name stuff does seem to have a better fit.

[algernon]

Originally Posted by amorak

There is a form of autism called Asberger's, which can result in the effected person having difficulty understanding (among other things) sarcasm.

http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome

I think you should read up on it and see if your parents can afford to have you tested.

Haha, you learned about Asperger Syndrome from the telly, didn't you? I read an article suggesting that a bunch TV characters dealing with it are damaging the legitimacy of real life Asperger people.

I fail to see how your repeated comments about 'Little Sudan' and the "dangerous" condition of our city can be construed as sarcasm. I think you are trying to backtrack from ignorant comments. I'm guessing you are about 24/25 and have yet to learn about interpersonal relationships, as the things people joke about the most, are usually the things that concern them the most.
For example, I often joke about the classlessness of the Nouveau Riche, as they aren't accustomed to money, so have no way of knowing how to live with it. But, you see, I do think certain Hip Hop artists are ill-informed with their choice of words, clothing and manners, so, really I'm not joking.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by worth

If you are going to any of the mentioned stores for clothes other than underwear, you are either poor, or do not have a sense of style.

Or you're too fat to shop at regular stores! Notice that Wal-Mart shoppers tend to be on the "husky" side.

[FlamesKickAss]

Where am I supposed to eat my breakfast and get my haircuts done now??

[Mazrim]

I use the money I save from buying clothes at Wal Mart and Zellers on hookers and blow. It's a wonderful life.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by fundmark19

If you are in the states ross' has great deals on workout wear! It is the american version of winners

TJ Maxx is the American version of Winners. Actually since it came first, Winners is the (inferior) Canadian version of TJ Maxx.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

I use the money I save from buying clothes at Wal Mart and Zellers on hookers and blow. It's a wonderful life.

If you didn't dress in Wal-Mart and Zellers wear, you might be able to pick up a woman and not have to pay for it!

[FlamesKickAss]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

TJ Maxx is the American version of Winners. Actually since it came first, Winners is the (inferior) Canadian version of TJ Maxx.

ross is the exact same thing as well

edit: Marshalls was the one I was thinking og not Ross

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

TJ Maxx is the American version of Winners. Actually since it came first, Winners is the (inferior) Canadian version of TJ Maxx.

Winners is actually modeled after Marshalls (also owned by TJX). They even have the same coloring scheme, and apart from the logos, you'd be hard-pressed to tell one from the other.

Ross and TJ Maxx are more or less the same thing as well though.....

[J pold]

I'm a poor student, but forget Walmart, it's all about Value Village baby!

Last week picked up.

2 Bananana Republic sweaters
3 Gap undershirts
2 Gap Button ups
1 Pair of Seven Jeans

Took a few of the items to get tailored and the total cost for everything, with the tailoring, came to just under $70.00.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Winners is actually modeled after Marshalls (also owned by TJX). They even have the same coloring scheme, and apart from the logos, you'd be hard-pressed to tell one from the other.

If that's the case, why is Marshall's coming to Canada later this year?

[troutman]

Would you ever eat at the Zellers restaurant?

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

TJ Maxx is the American version of Winners. Actually since it came first, Winners is the (inferior) Canadian version of TJ Maxx.

Winners is a TJ Maxx company, so they can only blame themselves.