I think they were doing a Starbucks blanket and conquer approach geographically since the stores don't require much custom specifics. They could open up one anywhere and the insides were minimal enough to not require a huge amount of capital or investment.
It was a bad business decision...it worked for a while though, which inspired all the other locations in more obscure areas.
i have never been a huge fan of the company; the cut of the shirts specifically I have a problem with. I like the fact they were one of the first companies doing widespread ringspun slim fit tees but I always felt they were too short if you're over 5'9", unless you like your belt/navel/asscrack to show.
I always supported it and used their shirts when I did an shirt company in the beginning simply because their products are made in the United States.
To me, that was the bottom line.
In an atmosphere where people demand cheaper/crappier shit from China so they can save a few pennies, that idea has all but shut down U.S. production, especially in terms of apparel and garments.
I won't get too political, but obviously there is a downside to a nation that consumes but doesn't produce.
It proved that even younger people will buy something made in the U.S. even if it's a bit more expensive if the quality is there and the marketing/identity resonates with them.
Obviously the head of the beast was a huge problem but I do hope other people pick up on the idea of producing goods in the U.S. for a younger market.
I'm sick to death of a country of people who will make constant demands about low prices, support every Walmart on every block and then complain and bemoan the death of America's significance.
I always make a point to buy a few pieces from Odyn Vovk (even if it's just basics) simply because it's produced in the U.S.
And at this point, I'll just remind everyone that Vans used to be made in the U.S. and with their current state of popularity (for a company that's been around since 1966, America could have become the leader of shoe production for the worldwide youth market.
But I'm sure they're making several extra dollars per pair having them made in China and, after all, that's what really counts.
Right?
It was a bad business decision...it worked for a while though, which inspired all the other locations in more obscure areas.
i have never been a huge fan of the company; the cut of the shirts specifically I have a problem with. I like the fact they were one of the first companies doing widespread ringspun slim fit tees but I always felt they were too short if you're over 5'9", unless you like your belt/navel/asscrack to show.
I always supported it and used their shirts when I did an shirt company in the beginning simply because their products are made in the United States.
To me, that was the bottom line.
In an atmosphere where people demand cheaper/crappier shit from China so they can save a few pennies, that idea has all but shut down U.S. production, especially in terms of apparel and garments.
I won't get too political, but obviously there is a downside to a nation that consumes but doesn't produce.
It proved that even younger people will buy something made in the U.S. even if it's a bit more expensive if the quality is there and the marketing/identity resonates with them.
Obviously the head of the beast was a huge problem but I do hope other people pick up on the idea of producing goods in the U.S. for a younger market.
I'm sick to death of a country of people who will make constant demands about low prices, support every Walmart on every block and then complain and bemoan the death of America's significance.
I always make a point to buy a few pieces from Odyn Vovk (even if it's just basics) simply because it's produced in the U.S.
And at this point, I'll just remind everyone that Vans used to be made in the U.S. and with their current state of popularity (for a company that's been around since 1966, America could have become the leader of shoe production for the worldwide youth market.
But I'm sure they're making several extra dollars per pair having them made in China and, after all, that's what really counts.
Right?
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