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The Donki store jingle music will stay in your head forever 😂 Glad it's finally open

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Going on two days now!

Very good Vlog we in St Croix usvi have k mart like forever , Guam Kamart Customers will continue to shop at Kmart .. there is a kmart also in Yonkers NY..Håfa Adai!!🎉

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

That’s funny I’m watching your video and you left me a comment 😊🙃. Good to see you using a drone again 🌴😊😊

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Ironic, huh?

@BjEddy1

2 ай бұрын

@@TropicShade those food prices are really high, glad I live here

Another great video sharing! Full support & Best of luck/Ned 👍👏👍

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ned!

I like the driving around, it's nice to see what it's like now.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

More to come!

👏👏👏 Don Donki is open 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 can’t wait to go there

Good to see we have some Guam vloggers! Subbed!

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@juanitabangloy6594

13 күн бұрын

I did subbed to your channel ❤🤭🤗👑😁✅👍

Thank you for sharing your video.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I went to Donki on their opening day around 9am and it really wasn't that busy. I didn't even have to wait to checkout they have so many registers and self checkout it really makes stuff quick

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

The above video of the parking lot was shot at 7:30 am.

Went in on Saturday, April 27. IT was crazy way crowded. I had planned to way a month to go, but I figured I'll go to get an idea how it is. It was crowded. Will way a while to go, and maybe I go at night. The only thing I like is that it will create price wars for attention.

I went to a couple of Kmarts in New Zealand a few months back. Not nearly as big as Guam's, but definitely thriving.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Operated by a different company now.

@lancey1053

2 ай бұрын

The Kmarts in New Zealand are run by Australia.

Good vid!

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I went at night and oh boy it was packed. When I went, I didn’t even bother with the American products lol! I went straight for the Japanese goods.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

I think that's when most people went... after work!

Yay

Japanese for sure will check Donki for local stuff. Something they can't find in Japan. They have Guam coffee, chocolates and other Guam souvenirs which tourists usually tend to buy. In Hawaii's Donki, tourists flock to buy stuff exclusive to Hawaii like coffees because prices are much cheaper than in Japan. That's just from my observation and word of mouth.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Yes, but so does the ABC Stores and Kmart. Maybe they will go where they can save money?

@aspliceintime

2 ай бұрын

@@TropicShade ABC is expensive I know that, so Donki may be a cheaper alternative, but it’s going to drive their curiosity.

@aspliceintime

2 ай бұрын

@@TropicShade Kmart is too unique to Guam, I don’t it’s going away anytime soon. But I know what will kill are smaller business. Tokyo Mart for sure business will go down and may lower their prices.

I think where they will make the most money is in last minute gift shopping before people leave island. Proximity to the airport makes it a good place to kill time before leaving. Check in early then go insane, the liquor and cookies will be easy to take back for them. Anything that says Guam and is less than $8 will move too.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

They also have a waiting area/lounge for departing travelers, and there is talk of a concierge service where they can check-in their luggage prior to heading to the airport.

dam. red baron pizza now is $4.80 in tn. i buy it all the time. i remember wen it was $2.50 lol. no self checkout? thats crazy. is ther any self checkouts on guam?

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Everything is up! Yes, there are self-checkouts here, at Kmart, and The Home Depot.

I have the same bell in my truck

competition...win or lose...🤠🤠❤🐪🐪

I have made several trips during my stay in Guam to Kmart. It has its place in Guam in my opinion.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

I agree.

Nice mall, pricy too. We pay $2.19 a dozen for eggs at Robinsons market in Silang. Less than that from the open air market.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Yes, Guam can be pricey!

Good thing I don't drink milk anymore! Honestly yes It's more there in Guam...but where I'm at currently in Fresno CA it isn't exactly life changing cheaper here on the Mainland! I'll be headed to Guam in June, will be a nice change of pace to work in the Tropics.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Guam... in advance!

Interesting. I didn't know there were any Kmarts still operating. Food inflation here in the PH have really gone up on imported goods. Might have to move to Guam to save money. LOL!

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

We will find out how expensive things have gotten in Samar in a couple weeks! A move to Saipan might be cheaper Rod.

The big box store is dying over in California. The prices are too high. How far away is Donki from Slowwalk? Thanks for sharing!

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Donki is in Tamuning, Slowalk is in Anigua... so about 5 miles.

Good Video! 🏴‍☠

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 💯

K Mart is booming here in Australia, so is Grayhound, Payless, Woolworths, IGA and other former giants from 1970s USA.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

@danr1920

2 ай бұрын

Isn't Kmart in Australia owned by a different company?

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I believe Kmart Australia is the company that runs Kmarts in AU and NZ and is part of a larger group, Wesfarmers Limited.

Yay!

Just seeing your driving around its amazing to see the vast difference in the roads and the buildings in Guam compared to phillippines .I can completely understand why you moved there from phillippines .it's much cleaner and more modern even though it's in the same geographical region.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Ha, you get what you pay for as they say! 😉

@Steve-wolfe

2 ай бұрын

@TropicShade I'm a firm believer in quality over quantity lol ,money well spent and you can't take it with you

Go go commissary shopping. Beef prices are actually cheaper here in Japanese grocery stores than there. Must be tourist pricing.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Especially with the ¥158/$1!

Donki is 👑 king😂❤

seems the eggs are not sold by the dozen, but in quantity of ten

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Whaaat? Good catch! I just noticed also that there were eggs sold by the dozen on the bottom shelf for $3.79! I missed that!

it was when u were in the store, kind of muffled but loved the video!

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. I had to try to "denoise" parts of the audio in editing because of the store jingle playing (copyrighted music). I actually had to voiceover in the meat dept. because I did get a copyright notice when I first uploaded. I should have just overdubbed the entire in-store video. Live and learn!

Are you sure Kmart opened on Guam in 1996? I got to Guam my second go around in 1994 on ships. I want to say I was calculating more like 1994 or 95. I was there when they opened it. But I can't really remember. While living on Saipan after getting off the ships in 95, I did run to Guam off and on. The Donki place looks great. I don't think it's the end of kmart necessarily. After all, 30 years since kmart opened up, the island should have room for expansion with the growing population. And Kmarts had a monopoly for 30 years there, thanks to them, I saw prices drop big time on Guam with their arrival. And there is LITTLE CEASARS IN KMART that surpasses any Little Ceasars I've ever seen in the states. Nice video, thanks. How about a DONKI beer price check next time?

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Yes, 1996. I agree, the Kmart will be around for a while.

@comm2531

2 ай бұрын

Here's what I found just now Guam Tamuning - 404 N Marine Drive - Store #7705, (Opened on May 11, 1995) - Open 24/7. Only Kmart in Guam This sounds about right. I got there in 94, still on ships till August 95. We were on Guam on ship when it opened up.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

I took the date from a Washington Post article. Actually it opened around the beginning of the year 1996 (could have been year end 1995).

I wonder if they stock the colorful costumes there as they do here 😅

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Not sure if I want to go back in to find out!

There are many k marts in Australia not sure if it’s the same company

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

They were related at one time, but no longer.

@comm2531

2 ай бұрын

I've been to Kmart in Australia in 1989. Things were way more expensive than in the states.

@Al-ok1lj

2 ай бұрын

I don’t think they fall under the Transformco corporation.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

No, the Australia stores come under Kmart Corp.

The real flowers and are beautiful at Donki are priced lower than anywhere on island. Like 1/3 the price of Payless.. check it out to believe... 🎉

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Ha, I thought all those flowers were for the Grand Opening. 😂

@pascualaguon5324

2 ай бұрын

👌🏻🎉🥳

It was packed Saturday

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Friday was payday?

Give it time if Donki will last or closed down K-Mart… American brands are sold mostly at Kmart & foreigners that dosen’t have Kmart in their country will go there bc they have pretty much Asian goods at home …

Donki stores in japan are much better setup. I dont think they really knew what to do with all that space when designing the store. the reason i liked donki was the way it was setup vertically rather then this new one all spread out like a walmart is.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Ha, give it 6 months! lol

I agree with Terri. Not impressed. She sees the prices LOL!!! Just as my wife would say. Hey. GALLON OF MILK in Aldi, Houston, 2.35.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

She became so accustomed to Walmart Supercenters that these big box stores are nothing. But, this is a big store and yes, there was some sticker shock on many items!

@comm2531

2 ай бұрын

​. Thank God for the Commissary there for those that have access. What do you think about COST U LESS?

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Cost U More?

kmart guam should be replaced with a walmart lol

@TropicShade

Ай бұрын

I think nearly everyone would agree with that!

@juanitabangloy6594

Ай бұрын

We need Walmart!!!!

@juanitabangloy6594

13 күн бұрын

I agree with you Kmart should be replaced by Walmart and the little Caesar’s no

@TropicShade

9 күн бұрын

No Little Ceasar's?

@CassBOTRR

9 күн бұрын

@@TropicShade i think they meant to not get rid of the little ceasers. it would suck to get them out of guam tho because they're really good for low income families or tight budget pizza parties lol

Wow, same stuff Kmart sells....goodbye Kmart.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Nearly 60% of the store is Japanese products. Kmart carries a larger percentage of American products.

@JuniorJr_23

2 ай бұрын

@@TropicShade I hope Kmart will remain for a very long time.

Could they play their obnoxious store theme any louder?

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

No, and it's been stuck in my head for two days!

Yes Kmart is doomed. They simply don't have enough stores to be a viable company anymore.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

With only 5 stores, they don't have the purchasing power they once had.

ur audio was not that good

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. My issue might be in post production (editing). Could be my audio driver going bad.

If they’ve got a lot of Japanese goods, the potential for a good quality cheap product (as the yen keeps plummeting) marketplace to outdo Chinese products should be interesting.

@TropicShade

2 ай бұрын

Market shift!