tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post7321253207514675767..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Retailers Are Okay This Holiday SeasonAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29345724890707815722009-12-30T09:04:13.214-05:002009-12-30T09:04:13.214-05:00casual-crew the BR mailing list is pretty good. I...casual-crew the BR mailing list is pretty good. I signed up during the in-store promotion when sharing your email resulted in a % off your next purchase. I've received several generic promo codes that I share among friends and also some that are one-time use. Of course, they are specific to their Canadian stores, which is great. <br /><br />The BR emails aren't crazy frequent like some stores but like J.Crew they are sometimes just to feature new items and not a promo. Next time you are in the store ask if you can share your email and get a discount on a future purchase. The offer may still be available if you ask.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32013366765723913452009-12-30T06:01:53.803-05:002009-12-30T06:01:53.803-05:00xoxo: I did not receive the email, I have to get ...xoxo: I did not receive the email, I have to get on their mailing list. I have not been excited about BR in years until I saw their Resort collection yesterday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55574674192787291572009-12-29T22:55:36.392-05:002009-12-29T22:55:36.392-05:00For those of you looking for deals on paper/ribbon...For those of you looking for deals on paper/ribbons/bows, my local IKEA had a nice selection for 50% off (already less expensive than average in my book)...and much of the paper could be used year-round!<br /><br />I don't mind the lean inventory as much - at least it shows that the retailers are watching the bottom line, paying attention to wastefulness/excess inventory. I've cut back myself, so I imagine others are doing the same...I just don't need that much -- stuff...<br /><br />The mall was hopping today though. And man, when/if LEGO goes public - I'm so buying! :)audballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499068870667071905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-52499335813462281882009-12-29T21:44:10.549-05:002009-12-29T21:44:10.549-05:00I too received several gift cards, and while I nor...I too received several gift cards, and while I normally use them immediately, I have no reason to right now.<br /><br />re: Target. Ahhh. I went to my local target on December 24th right before closing to stalk items that I thought would be 50% on December 26th. After arriving at Target 10 minutes after they opened on 12/26, I found that almost the entire holiday section was GONE.<br /><br />I asked a salesperson exactly what happened, and she let me know that Target puts away all "decent" selling Christmas merchandise after closing on December 24th. What I saw on December 26th were all the leftovers that would only sell at a percentage off. Everything else was neatly packed away, sent to storage and will be placed out on shelves next November.<br /><br />So much for getting good wrapping paper and cards!CrazyforCrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829410391675707207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58468850260589291892009-12-29T19:53:37.902-05:002009-12-29T19:53:37.902-05:00I'm with Hexicon and Baybaybay. I received a g...I'm with Hexicon and Baybaybay. I received a gift card as a gift but there's nothing I want to buy right now.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421770730610332217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67767487914203169912009-12-29T19:41:20.964-05:002009-12-29T19:41:20.964-05:00casual-crew did you receive the email from BR feat...casual-crew did you receive the email from BR featuring their Martin skinny pant? I like the Martin pants and the skinny looks quite nice. I didn't like J.Crew's Minnie pant - it seemed to sag in several places - so I'll definitely give BR's Martin a try.<br /><br />Disappointed in the lack of J.Crew sale stock online. Money to spend, no great deals to be had.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-23168386516186387392009-12-29T15:45:20.504-05:002009-12-29T15:45:20.504-05:00The same here too, the inventories were really low...The same here too, the inventories were really low for X-mas. I went into BR today and their Spring clothes look promising. They are coming out with a whole new jean line in 5 different styles, changing the fit etc. They also had a cute cardigan in wool-cotton that looks just like the Merino Microstripe pullover with the buttons on the sleeve. I think BR is going to be getting my money over JC this Spring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47074641386629158352009-12-29T13:04:59.108-05:002009-12-29T13:04:59.108-05:00I went into Bloomies at 8:15am the day after Chris...I went into Bloomies at 8:15am the day after Christmas and most of the Christmas stuff was gone. No wrapping paper whatsoever.maryw2062https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941832873510241827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5909251539475453922009-12-29T10:48:39.311-05:002009-12-29T10:48:39.311-05:00I'm definitely one with a couple of gift cards...I'm definitely one with a couple of gift cards and nothing I want in my size. I don't think I'll be asking for gift cards next year.Baybaybayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990280643785354293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90109848795114098072009-12-29T10:37:15.844-05:002009-12-29T10:37:15.844-05:00Usually a JC gift card burns a hole in my pocket, ...Usually a JC gift card burns a hole in my pocket, but here it is five days later and haven't spent it yet. Same old stuff, now on final sale so no returns if there is a fit or quality problem, and much not available in my size anyway. Not tempting me right now.<br /><br />Alexis, I share your observation about Target. I went in to pick up some basics as had been avoiding the store pre-Xmas, and not only did I see very little holiday stuff on sale, but I saw none of the typical promotions on things like shampoo, laundry detergent, etc.Hexiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834188332983426624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-52377668289148082842009-12-29T09:27:29.533-05:002009-12-29T09:27:29.533-05:00I agree with you roxy. I've almost stopped sho...I agree with you roxy. I've almost stopped shopping. I'm pretty disappointed with low inventory at J. Crew and else where. I wish I had stocked up during last post Christmas sale. <br /><br />I've noticed other retailers with fewer stocks as things sell out pretty quickly.jcmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200677619816957743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32068925005554676182009-12-29T08:30:23.663-05:002009-12-29T08:30:23.663-05:00The lean inventory is dissuading me from shopping ...The lean inventory is dissuading me from shopping altogether. It's not just J.Crew that has this issue as you mentioned Alexis. There is nothing more annoying than taunting me with a pretty item that isn't available anywhere in my size, despite being a recent release. Inventory management is the enemy of discretionary income.roxyturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175313932217919783noreply@blogger.com