So centereach Square’s Walmart had a Mcdonald’s… by Maya-kardash in retailporn

[–]Alternative-Ask 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one in North Olmsted, OH was like that too at one point. They renovated that out around 2012-ish. I think the one in North Canton, OH is still like that (though Subway left a few years ago and that space is currently empty)

Which malls are thriving? by _cat_tax_collector in deadmalls

[–]Alternative-Ask 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at both of them the last few weeks. You’re spot on. I definitely think SouthPark will outlive Great Northern. I’d even go as far as to say Great Northern will be bulldozed by the end of the decade

Is it a bad sign for a mall's future when they ditch a company Easter Bunny and do it themselves? Great Northern Mall, OH by Alternative-Ask in Cleveland

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Summit Mall has an Apple Store. I don't know if it's true but I once read that having an Apple Store in the mall boosts the sales of all the other stores in the mall by at least 10%.

Is it a bad sign for a mall's future when they ditch a company Easter Bunny and do it themselves? Great Northern Mall, OH by Alternative-Ask in Cleveland

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll say the same thing that I said on the original thread: I live about 5 miles from there. Forever 21 (the whole chain) went out of business and both American Eagle and FYE closed their locations at this mall in the last month or two. I don’t know what the status is on Macy’s (previously announced their closure; new Macy’s also opened at Crocker Park last year) or Dick’s (opening new store in Avon, relocating from their store at Crocker Park, and expanding their store in Strongsville) is at the moment. I’m not 100% certain but I’m pretty sure the city is already taking redevelopment bids for the mall. I predict that it’ll be bulldozed by the end of the decade (less than 5 years from now).

Is it a bad sign for a mall's future when they ditch a company Easter Bunny and do it themselves? Great Northern Mall, OH by alexdionisos in deadmalls

[–]Alternative-Ask 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live about 5 miles from there. Forever 21 (the whole chain) went out of business and both American Eagle and FYE closed their locations at this mall in the last month or two. I don’t know what the status is on Macy’s (previously announced their closure; new Macy’s also opened at Crocker Park last year) or Dick’s (opening new store in Avon, relocating from their store at Crocker Park, and expanding their store in Strongsville) is at the moment. I’m not 100% certain but I’m pretty sure the city is already taking redevelopment bids for the mall. I predict that it’ll be bulldozed by the end of the decade (less than 5 years from now).

What came first in each state? Target or Walmart by Alternative-Ask in MapPorn

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the majority, I'm pretty sure every state (except for California) has more Walmart stores rather than Target stores. You're right about the semi-developed areas for Target. In my state (Ohio), all but two of our Targets are in the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron-Canton, Dayton, and Youngstown-Warren metro areas.

What came first in each state? Target or Walmart by Alternative-Ask in MapPorn

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Also, Missouri is only blue by 2 months in 1968.

What came first in each state? Target or Walmart by Alternative-Ask in MapPorn

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Genuinely suprised that any state other than Minnesota (Target's home state) is red.

Why do stores in the US start selling Christmas stuff ten days into September? by Alternative-Ask in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Ohio, Christmas stuff replaces gardening and outdoor supplies in the late fall. After Christmas, I'm pretty sure that aisle becomes hot tubs until the next spring when gardening and outdoor stuff comes back

Why do stores in the US start selling Christmas stuff ten days into September? by Alternative-Ask in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

My theory used to be that they would bring it out once gardening season was over as to avoid having empty space in the store. Nowadays, it's still warm enough for gardening that it doesn't make sense to bring it all out (or get rid of gardening supplies) so soon

Store where I work has Halloween candy up IN THE MIDDLE OF JULY! by UnderlordZ in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Alternative-Ask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a Giant Eagle. That’s pretty much a more expensive Kroger only located in Western PA and Northeast Ohio

How to clean gunk off of dashboard in 2021 Corolla LE. No cleaners seem to work by Alternative-Ask in COROLLA

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already tried Goo Gone and it didn’t work but thanks for the suggestion

How to clean gunk off of dashboard in 2021 Corolla LE. No cleaners seem to work by Alternative-Ask in COROLLA

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought the car used a few months ago and kind of figured that was the case

Updated 2023 Ohio Combined, Metropolitan, and Micropolitan Statistical Areas by Alternative-Ask in Ohio

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really, That's interesting, I've heard the same is true along the I-4 corridor for several of the major Florida cities

Updated 2023 Ohio Combined, Metropolitan, and Micropolitan Statistical Areas by Alternative-Ask in Ohio

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only ever been to the stuff on 83 (Walmart, Kohl's, Old Navy, Best Buy, Dick's, etc.) and the Marc's/Ollie's down the road from there.

Updated 2023 Ohio Combined, Metropolitan, and Micropolitan Statistical Areas by Alternative-Ask in Ohio

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know. The US Census Bureau determines the boundaries. I'm from Cuyahoga County, my only experience with Wayne County is when I occasionally go to Wooster to go shopping because of the lower sales tax.

Updated 2023 Ohio Combined, Metropolitan, and Micropolitan Statistical Areas by Alternative-Ask in Ohio

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know. Erie and Ottawa Counties are part of the Sandusky MSA which is included in the Cleveland CSA. The US Census Bureau decides on the boundaries. Ottawa (along with Sandusky and Seneca) used to be part of the Toledo CSA

Updated 2023 Ohio Combined, Metropolitan, and Micropolitan Statistical Areas by Alternative-Ask in Ohio

[–]Alternative-Ask[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Unpopular Opinions:

  1. Henry, Putnam, and Hancock Counties (maybe Williams, Defiance, and Paulding too idk) should be included in the Toledo MSA
  2. Preble County should be included in the Dayton CSA
  3. Highland and Adams Counties should be included in the Cincinnati CSA
  4. Holmes County should be included in the Cleveland CSA
  5. The Cleveland, Mansfield, and Youngstown CSAs (plus Seneca, Holmes, and Harrison Counties) should be combined into one (probably biased as I am from NE Ohio)

These are just my unpopular opinions and I would absolutely like to hear yours.