I installed that checkpoint security system years ago. My first time going to Rockford! 😉. That’s back when those systems were expensive and lasted forever.
As I understand it, Payless used to buy its shoes from Chinese manufacturers at low prices but had to start paying much more due to changes in the exchange rate between the dollar and the Chinese currency. Given its reputation for low prices it wasn't able to pass on these cost increases to customers.
Most gun stores in New York were able to stay open (until they ran out of inventory) despite not being on the essential business list. As they often lend money on guns they had pawnbroker's licenses and therefore qualified as financial businesses.
I installed that checkpoint security system years ago. My first time going to Rockford! 😉. That’s back when those systems were expensive and lasted forever.
I like the vintage Payless logo! Occasionally, they had a good deal on shoes.
When I was younger I used to buy my shoes from this exact store. I live just down the road on Lawndale Avenue
As I understand it, Payless used to buy its shoes from Chinese manufacturers at low prices but had to start paying much more due to changes in the exchange rate between the dollar and the Chinese currency. Given its reputation for low prices it wasn't able to pass on these cost increases to customers.
My mom was CRUSHED when Payless announced they were closing their stores lol
I bought my prom shoes there. Used to have the best dyed custom formal shoes around
agreed!!
I never felt it was less as the older I got. As a child or teen I DO remember it being less
Did you record the Hilander-Schnucks off of Mulford?
I actually didnt do that but next time im up that way, I'll document that.
Ooh my childhood store 😔
Everybody hated paying less. THAT`S WHY IT CLOSED! LOL! 😆😆😆
And it doesn't feel good either
Shoe's that fell apart to fast to cheap.
The liquor store next door, how can it go out of business? Weren’t they declared essential during the pandemic?
Most gun stores in New York were able to stay open (until they ran out of inventory) despite not being on the essential business list. As they often lend money on guns they had pawnbroker's licenses and therefore qualified as financial businesses.
They never opened yet. Used to be an Ace Hardware
@@karynbambrick8363 Before Ace Hardware it was Sentry Drug and the Cricket store use to be Sentry Home Health Care Store for MANY years !
@@karynbambrick8363 my sister used to work at that Ace before it closed down
@@tapethegrape8195 I may have run into her there then! 😃
The whole plaza looks shut down. Ghost town.
I love to pay less ...