Retail Store Channel Checks – KIRK WTSLA HOTT ANF GME UA TJX BBY
Kirkland – small crowds. First time in their store, interesting array of paintings/frames, decorations
Wet Seal – small crowds
ANF/Hollister/Gilly Hicks – empty. Clerks at Gilly Hicks gave me strange looks when I walked in
Hot Topic – medium crowds. They have a T-shirt for everything, skater boi demo
Gamestop – small crowds. Plenty of New Super Mario Bros in stock, which they didn’t have last time. Noticed some used game prices down 30% in 2 weeks (Fable 2 and Gears of War 2) = used game margin compression
Under Armour – saw a bunch of UA sneakers at local Marshalls. Not a good sign for their foray into athletic foot-wear
Marshalls/TJ Maxx – medium crowds
Best Buy – medium crowds. Plenty of New Super Mario Bros in stock. Looks like shortage is over