What formerly popular retailers do you think will not make it to the end of 2019?  Here are one's that come to mind for me.


Retail:

Sears
KMart
Gamestop
Radio Shack
Any 2000s teen brand that nobody wears anymore i.e. American Eagle, Hollister, etc.

Restaurants:

Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee's
TGI Friday
Ruby Tuesday
Red Robin

I can definitely see Radio Shack being cleaned out for good. If only Olive Garden would die. Olive Garden is a special kind of American bad. BWW is going strong in my area. There are so many and they're always packed at night so it's hard to see them going out of business soon but who knows.

I can definitely see Radio Shack being cleaned out for good. If only Olive Garden would die. Olive Garden is a special kind of American bad. BWW is going strong in my area. There are so many and they're always packed at night so it's hard to see them going out of business soon but who knows.

What's wrong with Olive Garden? I've been there once, but loved the food!

You read the article about millennials killing Buffalo Wild Wings and Applebee's, didn't you? ;D

You read the article about millennials killing Buffalo Wild Wings and Applebee's, didn't you? ;D

What article is this? And I don't know about you, but I love eating at Applebee's.

What's wrong with Olive Garden? I've been there once, but loved the food!


I've been to Olive Garden once years ago.

What formerly popular retailers do you think will not make it to the end of 2019?  Here are one's that come to mind for me.


Retail:

Sears
KMart
Gamestop
Radio Shack
Any 2000s teen brand that nobody wears anymore i.e. American Eagle, Hollister, etc.

Restaurants:

Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee's
TGI Friday
Ruby Tuesday
Red Robin


I've read articles about Radio Shack going out of business and some of them now have a clearance sale and as far as Gamestop is concerned, I don't think they're going out of business, where will kids get their game fix?

What's wrong with Olive Garden? I've been there once, but loved the food!


Do yourself a favor. If you have to go to an American Italian chain restaurant, at least go to Carrabba's.

Do yourself a favor. If you have to go to an American Italian chain restaurant, at least go to Carrabba's.


Carrabba's is basically a twin brother to Olive Garden. Although it sucks that there isn't an Olive Garden where I live.

Carrabba's is basically a twin brother to Olive Garden. Although it sucks that there isn't an Olive Garden where I live.


Even then... Carrabba's > Olive Garden.

Carrabba's is basically a twin brother to Olive Garden. Although it sucks that there isn't an Olive Garden where I live.


Carrabba's at least cooks their own food.  With Olive Garden, it is delivered frozen and they microwave it.

Carrabba's at least cooks their own food.  With Olive Garden, it is delivered frozen and they microwave it.


Ahh. That's why it tastes worse. Carrabba's also has better recipes.

Sorry Olive Garden lovers. I know it's the most popular chain in the US but I really recommend branching out. At least try Carrabba's if you can't find a good local Italian restaurant.

Do yourself a favor. If you have to go to an American Italian chain restaurant, at least go to Carrabba's.



Is there one in New York? ???

Does anyone think supermarkets like Stop N Shop will survive in 2020? ???

Is there one in New York? ???


There seem to be more Carrabba's restaurants in Houston but I see a few in NYC if you're referring to the city.

Carrabba's at least cooks their own food.  With Olive Garden, it is delivered frozen and they microwave it.


Wow. So I guess New York City really does make it high quality for Italian food then. In the commercials, they make it look good despite not a lot of people going there. Carrabba's at least good stuff there, since I've been there once a few years ago.

I still see kids wearing American Eagle and Hollister hoodies; I don't think those brands are going away anytime soon. Maybe when this big super-era of the 00's/10's dies out but that's hoping it doesn't bleed into the 2020's as well.

What article is this? And I don't know about you, but I love eating at Applebee's.


http://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-endanger-casual-dining-restaurants-2017-5

I've never been to any of these restaurants tbh, so it's probably true.  :-X

Even then... Carrabba's > Olive Garden.


Or move to the North East (NJ/NYC) and just eat authentic Italian food ;)

But in all seriousness I'd probably lean more towards Carrabas as well. Although there aren't that many around by me

Didn't RadioShack already go out of business?

Anyways I'll add some more:

Payless

Ruby Tuesday

White Castle (do people even go here anymore?)

PC Richard & Son

What formerly popular retailers do you think will not make it to the end of 2019?  Here are one's that come to mind for me.


Retail:

Sears
KMart
Gamestop
Radio Shack
Any 2000s teen brand that nobody wears anymore i.e. American Eagle, Hollister, etc.

Restaurants:

Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee's
TGI Friday
Ruby Tuesday
Red Robin
All those stores and restaurants you listed are still popular in Chicago. And believe it or not, Kmart is still going strong here. We still have 3 locations. I just went shopping at Kmart on Black Friday for a black Basic Editions coat. It was crowded and the loudspeaker was playing "Rock Monster". On regular days, the crowd size is average. I still shop at Sears, too. Game Stop is still popular with the kids, but I don't keep up with video games anymore. Too many of them now are just shooting games like Call of Duty. Not my style. I'm a PS1/PS2 kinda guy.

Buffalo Wild Wings has the best food. I've never been to TGI Friday's and Red Robin, but I'd love to one of these days. Chicagoans love Buffalo Wild Wings.

I guess you could say Chicago's pretty old fashioned. It's a hipster's paradise. We even have a video store like Block Buster in the suburbs. They have VHS tapes.

I kinda miss those 2000's teen brands. Especially Coogi, Ed Hardy, Affliction, Rocawear, etc.. Only the coolest of the cool used to wear those brands. Especially the Coogi jeans with the King and Joker on the back pockets, with a New Era fitted cap and Nike Air Force 1's, or Vans.

I'm sick of that lame, nerdy, lumbersexual/hipster-yuppie garbage... Like give it a rest already...

Honestly I think every transnational retailer/restaurant will survive until 2020. Most of the ones you guys listed aren't in Canada (such as Radio Shack, KMart and some others listed). So I can't think of anything really. I do not believe Sears or Applebees will go anywhere. Maybe Second Cup may go before 2020, I heard they were having some financial troubles. I hope they don't go because they are a good Canadian company and better than Starbucks. Someone mentioned in another thread they think Best Buy will shut down and I think there is no way in hell this will happen because they are the last remaining major electronic store. Online has not completely replaced retailers for most people yet.

Honestly I think every transnational retailer/restaurant will survive until 2020. Most of the ones you guys listed aren't in Canada (such as Radio Shack, KMart and some others listed). So I can't think of anything really. I do not believe Sears or Applebees will go anywhere. Maybe Second Cup may go before 2020, I heard they were having some financial troubles. I hope they don't go because they are a good Canadian company and better than Starbucks. Someone mentioned in another thread they think Best Buy will shut down and I think there is no way in hell this will happen because they are the last remaining major electronic store. Online has not completely replaced retailers for most people yet.


Radio Shack was bought by The Source, which has had a lot of stores close in the past couple of years.

I was going to say there's a K Mart near where I live, but upon searching, it's actually an H Mart. Intersting... It's a Korean grocer ;D

Radio Shack was bought by The Source, which has had a lot of stores close in the past couple of years.

I was going to say there's a K Mart near where I live, but upon searching, it's actually an H Mart. Intersting... It's a Korean grocer ;D

Yeah there's no KMart in Canada and I don't believe there ever was. There used be Radio Shack but now it's gone and replaced with the Source. All of the others listed I have not heard of except Sears of course and Applebees. I've heard of Gamestop but I'm assuming that's the same as EB Games? Because that's what it's called up here. I can see the Source leaving, I forgot about it but whenever I pass by it in the mall it always looks so dead and empty. But it's scary to think that the only major electronic retailer that may be left is Best Buy.

Oh and I also don't think any clothing brands are going anywhere.

I kind of see Windixie fading. Heard the info.

Didn't RadioShack already go out of business?

Anyways I'll add some more:

Payless

Ruby Tuesday

White Castle (do people even go here anymore?)

PC Richard & Son



I still see half of the majority of people going to White Castle.

I've read articles about Radio Shack going out of business and some of them now have a clearance sale and as far as Gamestop is concerned, I don't think they're going out of business, where will kids get their game fix?

Disc Traders, FYE, Best Buy?

I kinda miss those 2000's teen brands. Especially Coogi, Ed Hardy, Affliction, Rocawear, etc.. Only the coolest of the cool used to wear those brands. Especially the Coogi jeans with the King and Joker on the back pockets, with a New Era fitted cap and Nike Air Force 1's, or Vans.

I'm sick of that lame, nerdy, lumbersexual/hipster-yuppie garbage... Like give it a rest already...

And don't forget the tacky pseudo-90s throwback styles that remove everything that was raw about casual 90s clothing.

I kinda miss those 2000's teen brands. Especially Coogi, Ed Hardy, Affliction, Rocawear, etc.. Only the coolest of the cool used to wear those brands. Especially the Coogi jeans with the King and Joker on the back pockets, with a New Era fitted cap and Nike Air Force 1's, or Vans.

I'm sick of that lame, nerdy, lumbersexual/hipster-yuppie garbage... Like give it a rest already...


I never was the type who could wear stuff like Ed Hardy and Affliction.  I just am not muscular or dude-broey enough. I didn't really realize it had gone out of style until you mentioned it but you are right.  In 2013, where I live, you still saw it everywhere but now nobody is wearing it anymore, even here.  Since where I live is usually about 5 years behind national trends, there is a good chance that stuff started phasing out for most people in the late '00s.

Didn't RadioShack already go out of business?

Anyways I'll add some more:

Payless

Ruby Tuesday

White Castle (do people even go here anymore?)

PC Richard & Son


I don't see how Payless is still in business.  They sell very low-quality shoes that you might as well get from Walmart or Target.  That is another store that you walk into and it looks like you've been transported back to the '80s.

http://delawarebusinessnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PaylessShoeSourcePromenade.jpg

As for White Castle, I've never lived in an area that had them, but from what I understand they still have a loyal cult following.  That should keep them in business.  They got a nice bump in the '00s with 'Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle' making the brand popular again.

Disc Traders, FYE, Best Buy?


or go online.

I don't see how Payless is still in business.  They sell very low-quality shoes that you might as well get from Walmart or Target.  That is another store that you walk into and it looks like you've been transported back to the '80s.

http://delawarebusinessnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PaylessShoeSourcePromenade.jpg

As for White Castle, I've never lived in an area that had them, but from what I understand they still have a loyal cult following.  That should keep them in business.  They got a nice bump in the '00s with 'Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle' making the brand popular again.


Payless has garbage sneakers.

Does anyone think supermarkets like Stop N Shop will survive in 2020? ???


Yep. People still gotta eat.

What formerly popular retailers do you think will not make it to the end of 2019?  Here are one's that come to mind for me.


Retail:

Sears
KMart
Gamestop
Radio Shack
Any 2000s teen brand that nobody wears anymore i.e. American Eagle, Hollister, etc.

Restaurants:

Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee's
TGI Friday
Ruby Tuesday
Red Robin



Buffalo Wild Wings and Red Robin, are still doing well in The Philippines.

TGI Friday, is doing very in the UK.

Buffalo Wild Wings and Red Robin, are still doing well in The Philippines.

TGI Friday, is doing very in the UK.


Buffalo Wild Wings was better when it was "Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck" or BW3.

Buffalo Wild Wings and Red Robin, are still doing well in The Philippines.

TGI Friday, is doing very in the UK.

Red Robin is still quite popular over here.


Payless has garbage sneakers.

Boy do they! I buy mine at Kohl's. If you want a discount but brand name pair, you can always try TJ Maxx and places like that.


or go online.

Yes, but not everyone trusts Amazon and Ebay and exclusively online stores.

This Thread should be changed to "Which retail & chain restaurant won't survive in the year 2025?".

Yep. People still gotta eat.


and they need to shop too.

Red Robin is still quite popular over here.
Boy do they! I buy mine at Kohl's. If you want a discount but brand name pair, you can always try TJ Maxx and places like that.
Yes, but not everyone trusts Amazon and Ebay and exclusively online stores.


I bought sneakers years ago from them and they lasted a couple of months when they started tearing apart.

I bought sneakers years ago from them and they lasted a couple of months when they started tearing apart.

Which brand was it? I buy Asics usually, and they last! You can't cheap out on your shoes man!

Which brand was it? I buy Asics usually, and they last! You can't cheap out on your shoes man!


I forgot the name of them.  ???