2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Here are the facts about Bain and KB Toys, much worse than 'Vulture' Capitalism [View all]HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)The Toys R Us used to have its own exit from the main freeway. They reworked it in a manner that not only made it more sane, but also relegated the Toys R Us to "you have to know how to get there" status. Meanwhile, WalMart wants to build a "mini" store on the lot previously occupied by a Chevy dealer and plans on putting in an 8 story parking garage to accommodate the lack of space - with high intensity lights and it will be open 24x7. The locals aren't exactly pleased with this idea. It also requires cutting down a huge stand of old and very tall pine trees - the only buffer between the mall (and proposed WalMart) and the houses. The only reason they're doing that is to drive Toys R Us out of the West Shore.
On the plus side, Toys R Us pulled a big "FUCK YOU WALMART!" and just built a HUGE store not far from the only WalMart within 10 miles. The old one is kind of dated anyway. Now THAT is clever! It's a high traffic area and the spot they picked (an old Lexus lot) has easy access as opposed to the WalMart that's just down the road. Smart move. Smart move.