I have been reading articles and the latest “poll” taken by Laguna residents about why the retail sales are down in Laguna.  I find them so boring, I can not finish the articles.  The latest was a blame session on the parking, the parking police and the rude store employees, all the cause of why locals don’t shop in Laguna.

Laguna retail has always been focused on tourism.  Laguna has always been a destination for “shopping” days.  It has not been a place for every day merchandise.  It was planned this way.  Now, that the economy is difficult, less people are vacationing, thus less shoppers for the retailers.

Families have favorite ways to shop.  The mall for clothing, cosco for bulk, office depot, office max for work supplies, and of course, home depot.  So, we take a trip inland for all our usual needs.  I’m guilty of this, and it is unfortunate, we are “comfortable” with these big stores.

Yes, I agree, the parking police are unbelievable, sometimes I think they hide behind a lamppost waiting to pounce on the next person that stops in front of my store – so be sure to have a quarter in the console!  But, rude store personnel?  Please!  I personally, have not experienced this, and being a local retailer, I do visit a lot of stores if not to buy, to definitely introduce myself!  I think we need to take a look at WHO answered this poll.  I never saw one, what was the demographic of those who answered it?  That, would be helpful to know.

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