Local Target Report - Blu-ray Forum

StilettoViper · 10-19-2007, 05:01 PM

The other day when I went into the Bailey's Crossroads Target in Falls Church, VA. they had totally removed all High Def discs including Blu and HD-DVD. Today for lunch I checked it out again and they had a whole new section of just Blu-Ray discs, approximately 10 rows, mostly new releases with some other catalog titles mixed in. There wasn't an HD-DVD in sight at least not yet. So it looks like Target is definitely leaning towards Blu-Ray. Good sign IMO.

kaliraver · 10-19-2007, 05:02 PM

Its always good to have stores Blu exclusive.

glenn22 · 10-19-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StilettoViper

Today for lunch I went down to the Target at Bailey's Crossroads in Falls Church, VA. and they had a new section of just Blu-Ray discs, approximately 10 rows, mostly new releases with some other catalog titles mixed in. The other day when I went in they had totally removed all High Def discs including Blu and HD-DVD. I asked a clerk where they went and she had no idea so it was good to see only Blu there today. There wasn't an HD-DVD in sight at least not yet.

I'm confused by those 2 sentences. are you saying that yesterday they had removed everything and today it was only blu-ray? should this have gone at the beginning of your post?

StilettoViper · 10-19-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

I'm confused by those 2 sentences.

I guess they took down the existing shelf of HD disks to prepare for this new section so for a couple of days there wasn't ANY Blu-Ray or HD-DVD and now today there is a whole new section of JUST Blu-Ray. Sorry I didn't make that real clear before.

JJ_L · 10-19-2007, 05:10 PM

Yeah they said they would be blu exclusive for the holiday season. Glad too see its finally there.

glenn22 · 10-19-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by StilettoViper

I guess they took down the existing shelf of HD disks to prepare for this new section so for a couple of days there wasn't ANY Blu-Ray or HD-DVD and now today there is a whole new section of JUST Blu-Ray. Sorry I didn't make that real clear before.

Ah ok, I got a little confused by how it was worded and such... anyways, that's good news. I wish they'd do that here.

Porscheman · 10-19-2007, 05:27 PM

Maybe Sony is doing a different type of bribe... Makes sense to get stores like wal-mart and target exclusive... people are more apt to fall for the "new format" based on what those places carry.

Most consumers might not even think about what studios have signed up for who unless you were really into this...

If you have to bribe, bribe the retailers... makes sense to me!! Even better if they make the move on their own.

From a retailers perspective, the volume in the grand scheme is low so it isn't about the cash of the movie sale. Maybe sony figured out a trick. Now, if a best buy or CC goes exclusive, the war is officially over...

GarettP · 10-19-2007, 05:34 PM

The Target finally opened here in Montrose, CO a big Blu section with about 3 rows of HD-DVD. The employees working there on Tuesday were commenting on how there should be no HD-DVD, and after talking to them a while, I noticed they had an endcap a couple rows over with a Sony BD player and some more movies! Very pleased with this!

atomik kinder · 10-19-2007, 06:55 PM

The Target nearest me took all their Hi Def movies down for a day too. the shifted the shelf space for 11 rows of Blu-ray 5 Rows of HD DVD. They haven't gotten any players yet that I have noticed, but I wasn't really looking for one either.

jedisinclair · 10-19-2007, 06:57 PM

in the little ol' town of Traverse City, Michigan, our Target had about a 50/50 split of Blu-ray and hd dvd ... today, I popped in to buy some things and thought I'd scope out the Blu-ray movies and I was like "WHOA!"

Now there are 5 columns of hd dvd and 11 yes ELEVEN columns of Blu-ray movies. Very nice !!!

Damon Payne · 10-19-2007, 07:18 PM

My local target has 4 columns BD, 2 HD-DVD

Copywriter · 10-19-2007, 07:29 PM

Guess I'll hit the two Targets by me tonight. They usually have about 8 titles each.

I'd have better luck finding Ishtar on VHS there. Target is such crap for electronics.

powerSURG · 10-19-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Porscheman

Maybe Sony is doing a different type of bribe... Makes sense to get stores like wal-mart and target exclusive... people are more apt to fall for the "new format" based on what those places carry.

Most consumers might not even think about what studios have signed up for who unless you were really into this...

If you have to bribe, bribe the retailers... makes sense to me!! Even better if they make the move on their own.

From a retailers perspective, the volume in the grand scheme is low so it isn't about the cash of the movie sale. Maybe sony figured out a trick. Now, if a best buy or CC goes exclusive, the war is officially over...

While I agree that the BDA should do whatever it takes (as the otherside has done... 150 mill*achem*)

Why do we assume Sony is bribing them? As it is commonly accepted that Retail chains hate format wars and prefer to have one; it makes perfect sense for them to want to drop one. Which would you keep? Naturally you would keep the format that is selling well, with good market penetration.

Copywriter · 10-19-2007, 07:41 PM

Companies in the business of selling products pitch for and buy shelf placement from retailers all day long every day of the year.

jkwest · 10-19-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Damon Payne

My local target has 4 columns BD, 2 HD-DVD

That's how mine is.

mfinochio · 10-19-2007, 07:59 PM

Ishtar, no there is the movie to end the the format war or acting careers or something like that
Michael

Proteus · 10-19-2007, 08:01 PM

Our Targets here are all very Blu now... In fact, the sales guy was so certain he had Transformers on Blu-ray that he looked all over the store and 'in the back' for like half an hour for it for me (I figured I'd let him go at it to help his day go quicker). They are obviously getting trained to focus on Blu this holiday.

blackhawktraffic · 10-19-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Proteus

Our Targets here are all very Blu now... In fact, the sales guy was so certain he had Transformers on Blu-ray that he looked all over the store and 'in the back' for like half an hour for it for me (I figured I'd let him go at it to help his day go quicker). They are obviously getting trained to focus on Blu this holiday.

We aren't but maybe he is a real Blu fan lol.

bkbluray · 10-19-2007, 08:34 PM

Their "bribe" is the 2:1 sales advantage. Retailers will follow the money.

Porscheman · 10-19-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by powerSURG

While I agree that the BDA should do whatever it takes (as the otherside has done... 150 mill*achem*)

Why do we assume Sony is bribing them? As it is commonly accepted that Retail chains hate format wars and prefer to have one; it makes perfect sense for them to want to drop one. Which would you keep? Naturally you would keep the format that is selling well, with good market penetration.

I dont neccessarly think they are bribing.. just a different thought.

10-19-2007, 05:01 PM	#1
StilettoViper Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Dulles, VA	Local Target Report The other day when I went into the Bailey's Crossroads Target in Falls Church, VA. they had totally removed all High Def discs including Blu and HD-DVD. Today for lunch I checked it out again and they had a whole new section of just Blu-Ray discs, approximately 10 rows, mostly new releases with some other catalog titles mixed in. There wasn't an HD-DVD in sight at least not yet. So it looks like Target is definitely leaning towards Blu-Ray. Good sign IMO. Last edited by StilettoViper; 10-19-2007 at 05:08 PM.

10-19-2007, 05:10 PM	#5
JJ_L Member Member since:Aug 2007	Finally Yeah they said they would be blu exclusive for the holiday season. Glad too see its finally there.

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10-19-2007, 05:02 PM	#2
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	Its always good to have stores Blu exclusive.

10-19-2007, 05:27 PM	#7
Porscheman Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Maybe Sony is doing a different type of bribe... Makes sense to get stores like wal-mart and target exclusive... people are more apt to fall for the "new format" based on what those places carry. Most consumers might not even think about what studios have signed up for who unless you were really into this... If you have to bribe, bribe the retailers... makes sense to me!! Even better if they make the move on their own. From a retailers perspective, the volume in the grand scheme is low so it isn't about the cash of the movie sale. Maybe sony figured out a trick. Now, if a best buy or CC goes exclusive, the war is officially over...

10-19-2007, 05:34 PM	#8
GarettP Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Montrose, CO Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:21	The Target finally opened here in Montrose, CO a big Blu section with about 3 rows of HD-DVD. The employees working there on Tuesday were commenting on how there should be no HD-DVD, and after talking to them a while, I noticed they had an endcap a couple rows over with a Sony BD player and some more movies! Very pleased with this!

10-19-2007, 06:55 PM	#9
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	The Target nearest me took all their Hi Def movies down for a day too. the shifted the shelf space for 11 rows of Blu-ray 5 Rows of HD DVD. They haven't gotten any players yet that I have noticed, but I wasn't really looking for one either.

10-19-2007, 06:57 PM	#10
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	in the little ol' town of Traverse City, Michigan, our Target had about a 50/50 split of Blu-ray and hd dvd ... today, I popped in to buy some things and thought I'd scope out the Blu-ray movies and I was like "WHOA!" Now there are 5 columns of hd dvd and 11 yes ELEVEN columns of Blu-ray movies. Very nice !!!

10-19-2007, 07:18 PM	#11
Damon Payne Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Wisconsin	My local target has 4 columns BD, 2 HD-DVD

10-19-2007, 07:29 PM	#12
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Guess I'll hit the two Targets by me tonight. They usually have about 8 titles each. I'd have better luck finding Ishtar on VHS there. Target is such crap for electronics.

10-19-2007, 07:41 PM	#14
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Companies in the business of selling products pitch for and buy shelf placement from retailers all day long every day of the year.

10-19-2007, 07:59 PM	#16
mfinochio Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Flagstaff, Arizona Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:79	Ishtar, no there is the movie to end the the format war or acting careers or something like that Michael

10-19-2007, 08:01 PM	#17
Proteus Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal PSN:CaptBurn	Our Targets here are all very Blu now... In fact, the sales guy was so certain he had Transformers on Blu-ray that he looked all over the store and 'in the back' for like half an hour for it for me (I figured I'd let him go at it to help his day go quicker). They are obviously getting trained to focus on Blu this holiday.

10-19-2007, 08:34 PM	#19
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	Their "bribe" is the 2:1 sales advantage. Retailers will follow the money.

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