Economy

Glorfindel

(10,175 posts)

1. Such a shame, really. Going to the big downtown department stores used to be an adventure

Thu Aug 15, 2019, 11:16 AM

Aug 2019

My idea of heaven was the bookstore on the mezzanine of the enormous Davison's department store in downtown Atlanta. Two or three times a year, we'd get dressed up and make the 80-mile trip to Atlanta to shop for back-to-school, Christmas, or just for the heck of it. I think Macy's bought out Davison's many years ago (or maybe it was Rich's). I haven't been to downtown Atlanta since the mid-90's. We're losing too many good things, I think, even though I happily do 90% of my shopping online and entertain myself by watching Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

13 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

What is happening at Macy's is absolutely terrifying [View all] Eugene Aug 2019 OP

Such a shame, really. Going to the big downtown department stores used to be an adventure Glorfindel Aug 2019 #1

Macy's bought out Davison's, then Rich's (Federated owned) and then Federated CurtEastPoint Aug 2019 #3

Thanks, CurtEastPoint. As in East Point, GA? Glorfindel Aug 2019 #7

Yep! EP, GA 30344 CurtEastPoint Aug 2019 #13

Retail is on its way down... Thomas Hurt Aug 2019 #4

I swear we are just looking for ways to justify our lack of people skills. redstatebluegirl Aug 2019 #12

I have the same memories.The suburban malls virgogal Aug 2019 #5

Sometimes people just can't see what is directly in front of their faces. Farmer-Rick Aug 2019 #2

Your post is just one part of Macy's Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #9

Went to a Kohl's sales a few months ago and got some decent pants for $5 ... Auggie Aug 2019 #6

I was in Macy's looking for clothes recently spinbaby Aug 2019 #8

I hate that "cold shoulder" look, too. Peregrine Took Aug 2019 #10

Ageing communities Runningdawg Aug 2019 #11