Comments on: Old News: Goodbye to Gottschalks and Fortunoff

By: Jonah Norason (Pseudo3D)

Jonah Norason (Pseudo3D) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:39:26 +0000

I was reading about Gottschalks’ last gasp and this jumped out:

“Boscov’s, an East Coast retailer with 39 department stores, bought some Gottschalks merchandise and was touting it in advertisements, Testa said.”

Huh!

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1470983.html

By: Jonah Norason

Jonah Norason — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:04:45 +0000

Bad news for those hoping something cool would happen…Macy’s and Forever 21 are taking over lots of old Gottschalks.

http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/business&id=6837532

…as if there aren’t enough of those stores.

By: ashley

ashley — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:34:00 +0000

That’s gotta suck for the East Hill Mall in Bakersfield, CA. Mervyns and Gottschalks were their only anchors. On top of that they have a lot of mom and pop stores, and the mall isn’t popular like the Valley Plaza.

By: Jonah Norason

Jonah Norason — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:22:34 +0000

The problem with big box anchors is they often demolish and rebuild anchors instead of moving in. Furthermore, the layout of them makes it awkward to refurbish after they leave.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:58:13 +0000

Something tells me we’re going to see a few more demallings and big-box anchors in the future.

By: Jonah Norason

Jonah Norason — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:02:34 +0000

While the loss of Fortunoff and Gottschalks is tragic, maybe mall REITs can develop their own department stores locally.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:52:06 +0000

I just got back from a Vacation in North California. I just wanted to share some pictures of Gottschalks in Vintage Faire In Modesto. What a wonderful store. Really reminded me of some of the older department stores of my childhood. A true dying breed. I only got shots of the third flood unfortunately. I thought I would share them with you all.

http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb86/shortout/Gottschalks/?albumview=slideshow

By: chris

chris — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:29:51 +0000

since the woodbridge store is closing soon.what will go in its place.I was thinking bloomingdales would be good but not good for woodbridge center.there are a lotta thefts there at that mall.the theives would have a field day if that store ever opened there.I just dont know what will go in its place

By: E Ruskin

E Ruskin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:24:23 +0000

Good bye Gottschalks! Shop at Macy’s! Shop Penney’s! Shop at Dillard’s! Dont make them the new Gottschalks! Save them!!!! Or else we’re going to end with Wal-Mart or Target!!!

By: Max

Max — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:23:02 +0000

Fortunoff was such a unique store that will be greatly missed. And while I never visited a Gottschalks store, it sucks that there will be one less mid-range competitor for Macy’s.

Another chain that I constantly worry about is Boscov’s. As a matter of fact, I’m surprised it is still in business.