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RE: General Retail News - tomh009 - 07-22-2019
(07-21-2019, 09:59 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: We didn't shop there all that often, they did have a few items that I went to get routinely. Their lack of fresh options they suggested was due to their limited volume. I think the location was somewhat of an obstacle, it took me more than one try to even find the first time.
That being said, we still don't know why they closed. While I don't think they were a runaway success, I do get the sense there was a little more to it than that.
Limited selection of niche items --> few customers --> limited selection --> few customers ...
Somehow one would need to break out of that loop. For sure, the times that I was there, it would be rare to see more than one or two other people doing grocery shopping at the same time as I was.
Indeed the location was convenient but not visible. The space was lovely but there was no promotion. Products were good but there were few choices.
Until we get a real urban-format supermarket, we make do with a combination of shops: SDM, New City, Legacy Greens, BT, Tienda Latina and Hasty Market. Between them, you can get most things, it's just not one-stop shopping. And depending on where in DTK you live, Central, Sobey's, Food Basics, Valu-Mart (by LRT).
RE: General Retail News - MacBerry - 07-24-2019
(07-22-2019, 02:22 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(07-21-2019, 09:59 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: We didn't shop there all that often, they did have a few items that I went to get routinely. Their lack of fresh options they suggested was due to their limited volume. I think the location was somewhat of an obstacle, it took me more than one try to even find the first time.
That being said, we still don't know why they closed. While I don't think they were a runaway success, I do get the sense there was a little more to it than that.
Limited selection of niche items --> few customers --> limited selection --> few customers ...
Somehow one would need to break out of that loop. For sure, the times that I was there, it would be rare to see more than one or two other people doing grocery shopping at the same time as I was.
Indeed the location was convenient but not visible. The space was lovely but there was no promotion. Products were good but there were few choices.
Until we get a real urban-format supermarket, we make do with a combination of shops: SDM, New City, Legacy Greens, BT, Tienda Latina and Hasty Market. Between them, you can get most things, it's just not one-stop shopping. And depending on where in DTK you live, Central, Sobey's, Food Basics, Valu-Mart (by LRT).
It takes BIG money to set up and run a store along the line intended and to succeed in the long run in any retail venture.. Their effort was admirable but their pockets were not deep enough to outlast the issues noted above. Sad but true
RE: General Retail News - rangersfan - 08-28-2019
The Petro Canada gas station at Ottawa and River Rd is closed for improvements right now. It looks like the tanks and pumps are all being replaced.
RE: General Retail News - BruceAshe - 09-23-2019
Any one know about the place that has opened beside Golden Hearth bakery on King St. It looks like it's called Special Delivery and has coffee and a rack of clothing.
RE: General Retail News - GtwoK - 09-23-2019
It's run by the same guy as Show+Tell (and previously brch)
RE: General Retail News - nms - 09-26-2019
I'm not sure if this is the best place, but I notice that the Walper Barbers have relocated to part of the old corner store building at Water and Joseph in Kitchener.
RE: General Retail News - Rainrider22 - 09-26-2019
(09-26-2019, 12:24 AM)nms Wrote: I'm not sure if this is the best place, but I notice that the Walper Barbers have relocated to part of the old corner store building at Water and Joseph in Kitchener.You are correct. The new place is awesome. I had a cut already. Grand opening is this coming Saturday at 1 pm. bbq, dignitaries, CHYM FM ... going to be a bit of a deal. I am so happy for them....
RE: General Retail News - panamaniac - 09-26-2019
(09-26-2019, 08:06 AM)Rainrider22 Wrote:(09-26-2019, 12:24 AM)nms Wrote: I'm not sure if this is the best place, but I notice that the Walper Barbers have relocated to part of the old corner store building at Water and Joseph in Kitchener.You are correct. The new place is awesome. I had a cut already. Grand opening is this coming Saturday at 1 pm. bbq, dignitaries, CHYM FM ... going to be a bit of a deal. I am so happy for them....
Did they salvage their old stations? I had a strange love/hate relationship with that turquoise melamine!
RE: General Retail News - Rainrider22 - 09-26-2019
(09-26-2019, 09:37 AM)panamaniac Wrote:They sure did !!! Those stations were owned by Johnnie... They look awesome in the new location with the choice of paint and exposed brick. Looks so good.(09-26-2019, 08:06 AM)Rainrider22 Wrote: You are correct. The new place is awesome. I had a cut already. Grand opening is this coming Saturday at 1 pm. bbq, dignitaries, CHYM FM ... going to be a bit of a deal. I am so happy for them....
Did they salvage their old stations? I had a strange love/hate relationship with that turquoise melamine!
RE: General Retail News - tomh009 - 10-01-2019
(09-23-2019, 09:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: It's run by the same guy as Show+Tell (and previously brch)
It's a coffee shop, with clothing?
RE: General Retail News - GtwoK - 10-03-2019
(10-01-2019, 10:45 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(09-23-2019, 09:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: It's run by the same guy as Show+Tell (and previously brch)
It's a coffee shop, with clothing?
Yeah, just a single rack. Vintage ("vintage") stuff, ie, choice items found at value village and resold at an upcharge
RE: General Retail News - JoeKW - 10-04-2019
Buy low, sell high thats what I always say
RE: General Retail News - BruceAshe - 10-05-2019
The Jump Off has opened in the former Legacy Greens space.
RE: General Retail News - panamaniac - 11-20-2019
Lowes will be closing the RONA on Pinebush Rd in Cambridge, effective January 31, 2020. One of 34 stores being closed across the nation.
https://www.lowescanada.ca/en/news/lowes-canada-announces-the-closure-of-34-underperforming-stores-across-the-country
RE: General Retail News - KevinL - 11-20-2019
I'm surprised it lasted that long, with a Lowe's just a block away.