Anthropologie
The retail and business at Ponce City Market are undeniably extravagant. With Anthropologie, Sephora, Google Fiber, Citizen Supply, and countless other shops, Atlantans, regardless of preference, can encounter stores that strike their interest. Despite the market’s vast retail, marginalized groups become neglected as a result of costly price-tags that ensue from upscale establishments. As exhibited within Ponce City Market’s directory, linked above, many shops coincide with perceptions of luxury retail. To further this affluence, substantial price-tags transpire for stores’ merchandise. Consequently, the target audience becomes predominantly designated for individuals with a greater expendable income. Because of the market’s regressive structure, larger incomes benefit while the imposed expenses hurt individuals with lesser incomes at a proportionally higher rate. Comparatively, lower-class families do not have a vast consumable income, thus expensive purchases deplete a significant portion of their income than a middle to upper class family. With the disparity between lower-class Atlantans and Ponce City Market’s pricing, their participation within the market’s domain becomes limited and/or nonexistent. With this notion, lower classes are subliminally excluded from participating in such transactions due to progressive expenses. The market’s food scene also contributes to the high-scale impression of Ponce. When dining at any of the various restaurants, individuals cannot assume that their wallet will not pay the price. It is practically guaranteed that a single meal will cost an individual, at the minimum, ten dollars. For instance, Central Food Hall, the notorious food court of Ponce City Market, offers a variety of cuisines ranging from oriental specialties to classic American comfort food, from French bakeries to Latin American offerings. Restaurants include H&F Burger, Lucky Lotus, Saint Germain, Simply Seoul Kitchen, and Ton Ton. However, in order for such establishments to maintain their unparalleled, often local and fresh cuisine, prices must be elevated. Undeniably, the Central Food Hall at Ponce City Market provides top-notch food for Atlanta residents, but the convenience is not adaptable for lower-income individuals. The regressive system further inflicts financial burdens upon lower classes within the market. As a consequence, socioeconomic marginalization perpetuates towards demographics that do not apply within Ponce City Market’s target demographic, specifically those of the lower class.
Goorin Brothers Hat Company