5 Things About Rugged Wearhouse
Not everyone will fall in love with this retailer as I have, but for those who love it, they could probably agree with my 5 reasons why...
PRICE
This place is very, very affordable. Someone new to the Rugged Wearhouse experience might be a little shocked when they first see the prices. They are listed drastically lower than department store prices and even lower than stores such as TJ Maxx and Burlington Coat Factory. The highest priced item I have encountered was a Baby Phat dress for about $36. These are the listed prices BEFORE any discounts are applied, that makes it even better! It is important to note that prices are dependent on the brand name and what type of item it is (shoes, tops, jeans, etc.) but a majority of items can be found under $10.
MERCHANDISE
The merchandise at Rugged Wearhouse are brand name items and include clothes, shoes, home and bath items, and accessories (belts, purses, etc.). The average shopper will recognize most of the brands they have but some brands may not be as familiar. This is how the fun begins. There is no end to what can be found at this retailer but it does take a patient shopper.
2) Take the time to try items on just to be safe. The items you have may be from different brands and they may not size their clothing the same.
3) Some of their items are unique and should be bought right away, it won't be there if you try to come back!
SALES, SALES, SALES!!
It has already been mentioned that their prices are very affordable but like every other retailer they still have sales. The only difference is that Rugged Wearhouse has prices that actually look like sale prices. When they are having a clearance sale, I have been able to find items for as low as 50 cents! It is important you definitely want an item you buy on sale because all sales are final! I have also noticed that they don't have STOREWIDE sales, so sale items are always clearly marked to avoid any confusion.
LOCATION
Rugged Wearhouse is not located in every state and is mostly in the eastern part of the country. Stores are usually located inside a shopping center in major cities and towns near the main college or university. Location is important to me because if I buy it in Greensboro and need to return it, I have a lot of choices. The added convenience of being able to return an item across the state (locations include Raleigh, Cary, Kernersville and Winston-Salem) is nice.
STORE LAYOUT
Rugged Wearhouse does not try to be a department store in terms of store layout. Each location has a different layout but all areas of the store are clearly marked for easy identification. New and seasonal items are also put towards the front of the store where there is more usually more space.
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hello readers!
this blog was created as an assignment for my "intro. to consumer retailing class". therefore, the postings will mainly be about fashion and retail. i hope this blog will open your eyes to this sometimes scary but always exciting world. thanks for reading!