1) Big indoor malls
2) Big outdoor malls
2) Strip malls
3) Big city (ie: Michigan Ave in Chicago)
4) Small trendy suburb downtown (ie: downtown Naperville, IL)
5) Other??
I'm opening a retail store that sells trendy backpacks, cases, etc and know that location in EVERYTHING - what do you think? Thanks!
2007-05-28 07:54:28 · 13 answers · asked by Mellow Mandy 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
5) Other,
I prefer small neighborhood shops.
You just can't pass up the service you get in those places. Plus it becomes like a family after you get to know them. Something that big shops are never going to be able to do.
2007-05-28 20:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by xmaliciousonex 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the items you are suggesting I would think the downtown suburbs near a university. You say that the location in everything..that is somewhat true. If your overhead supersedes the profits you are in big trouble fast. Backpacks are seasonal unless you are located very close to a campus. Marketing and advertising is a big part of your strategy
2007-05-28 08:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by GiGi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1). A big indoor mall has the advantage that you aren't bothered by rain, snow, cold or heat. It also is a destination where you can park (for free) and then shop at a variety of stores and also eat. None of the others have the indoor comfort and the no-problem parking.
2007-05-28 07:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh my god. i read through yoru list, and i have to say ALL of them. how can a girl choose between one? big indoor mallsa re good for hot days, big outdoor malls are good for exercise and hanging out with frends and nice weather, big city is just awesome because you see so many different people and there is such interesting shops, small trendy suburb downtown just as AWESOME stores!!!
2007-05-28 07:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downtown, before the malls
2007-05-28 07:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by Scott B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big indoor malls
2007-05-28 07:57:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you mentioned..LOL!
I just like to shop where the sales are! Ever since gas went up sky high...it's nice to be able to save some money when shopping.
2007-05-28 07:56:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd choose 3)new york city and 4)americana, manhasset
2007-05-28 07:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by Celia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
indoor malls and outdoor minishops near each other
2007-05-28 07:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by kimi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you are opening up a one-person business as your first business venture, I would imagine that your funds are limited. Therefore your location would be dictated by your financial wherewithal rather than by which shopping area is most popular
2007-05-28 07:57:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋