Big Brands That Imploded With One Wrong Move
Nowadays, there are plenty of brands that have risen to worldwide success. But sometimes these companies can disappoint their customers and even lose a few.
Lucky for us, a bunch of Redditors have shared stories that made them lose faith in some of their favorite brands. These stories might make you change your mind about some of the biggest companies in the world, even if some of these are among your favorites.
Do People Still Use Pinterest?
On Pinterest, you could click to read and get the info a while ago. Now it takes you to another site with tons of ads where you have to scroll a mile to get it all. You might even have to give your email if you truly want the info. I find myself skipping those.
Pinterest also ruined Google searches. Nothing is worse than clicking on a search result and ending on the Pinterest home page. It doesn’t even take you straight to the pin that appeared in the search. Do people still use Pinterest?
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Every Old American Tool Company
Craftsman, Black, and Decker, Stanley, basically every old American tool company is now a shell of its former self. I think there are still some good ones, but it turns out the consumers prefer to buy a new wrench every year that costs half as much than pay double for one that lasts decades.
The race to the bottom is real, and “opening up China” in the ’80s and 90’s really did a number on how American consumers perceive value. I can’t find a good tool anymore in these stores.
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Goodbye Etsy
Etsy used to be about handmade, creative, artistic goods and materials. Now, most shops you purchase from overseas mass producers and ship you those items. Large-scale businesses took over, and the fees were very high, but the mass producers could afford it and still make a profit.
Etsy is making a lot of money, so they don’t care too much about their original business plan. There was a famous scandal where Etsy spotlighted a producer of supposedly handmade furniture made from old boats, but they weren’t. I haven’t bought from or trusted Etsy since then.
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Just An Ordinary Store
Macy’s is just an ordinary store now. Most of their locations are sad, ugly, and depressing. Those who remember the good old times are very disappointed in how this brand turned out.
Macy’s used to be the “fancy” store you went to when you wanted quality clothing. Now it’s the same stuff everyone else has. I no longer shop there.
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