Gymboree closing all 900 of its stores - link and a rant!

[flygal]

I have noticed the decline in quality from stores like Gap and Gymboree and Old Navy. It feels so tired, nothing innovative and stand out. I used to shop at Gymboree because their swim suits and PJs were pretty special and it was a splurge. I went shopping for a gift last year and they are nothing special anymore. The whole retail scene seems like H&M clones and tons of Disney logos. I really wasn't surprised to hear they are having trouble. when I went for gifts I ended up buying Target gift cards since I couldn't find anything special in the mall.

Gymboree is closing it's lower end store but keeping it's higher end stuff. Seems to be all we will be left with, nothing in the middle.

link:
https://www.businessinsider.com/gymboree-plans-close-all-stores-bankruptcy-report-2019-1

[Dulcinea]

1. I shopped their sales when my girls were little.

I thought they were way overpriced other than their sales. I got stuff at Target that was just as cute for half the price. I haven't shopped at a Gap in years--once again, overpriced for what you get. Old Navy is pretty good, though.

[Dem_4_Life]

6. Gap has AWESOME clearance sales

I have shopped at Gap during sales and clearance and paid a ton less than at Old Navy. The same thing with Banana Republic which is the same company. With that said I do like Old Navy as well.

[madaboutharry]

2. Back in the day, their clothes were high quality and super cute.

I have photographs of my kids in Gymboree clothes looking adorable.

It is such a shame to see something special turn into meh.

[rurallib]

3. Looks like another victim of vulture capitalist Bain Capital

at least at some period in their history.

And there will be many more to come.

[brooklynite]

4. If there's a middle-ground market, someone will pop up to fill the gap...

[Beartracks]

5. Disney-branded stuff is EVERYwhere...