Comments on: Decatur Sunday Sales Go Into Effect November 27th

By: JoeBlow

JoeBlow — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:17:43 +0000

Where’s Lyrics Only Guy when you need him?

Always drunk on Sunday,
Tryin’ to feel like I’m at home
Smell the gasoline burnin’
Boys out feelin’ nervous and cold

Tell you why cuz I’m jealous…jealous again

By: macarolina

macarolina — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:03:52 +0000

Yes, I recall flooding being part of the protest grounds- though it also seemed to me the neighborhood groups weren’t interested in hearing any potential remediation efforts/options either. Though I don’t know any of the neighbors and have an admitted bias towards wanting a Costco/revitalized mall.

By: David Harris

David Harris — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:14:17 +0000

More on that point, I wonder how a retailer’s costs break down, specifically in terms of fixed (lease, advertising, etc.,.) versus variable (labor) costs break down. In a high-rent place like Decatur, it’s likely labor costs are less than 5% to 7% of revenue, thus opening on Sundays likely turns a profit.

This simple math breaks down, of course, for small retail places where labor is not fungible. i.e. – the owner, co-owner, or 3rd employee can’t enjoy a day off and has to come in on Sunday.

By: David Harris

David Harris — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:06:50 +0000

Mostly agreed. With 2 kids, it’s not always easy to shop during the week or on Saturdays. So, Sunday is usually the best food shopping day. Tossing a 6-pack in the cart is thus a no-brainer. Win-win for mini-Kroger and me.

By: David Harris

David Harris — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:04:41 +0000

Some of the beers on tap @ The Beer Growler exceed 10% ABV. Not as hard as 80 proof liquor, but easy to get drunk on a 64 oz. growler if you must. Heck, even a 32 oz. “small growler” filled with 10% would give you a nice buzz.