AlbertC
Superstar
The Yonge & Dundas entrance along with H&M have now been blocked off:
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junctionist
Senior Member
Now, it's starting to get ominous.
ShonTron
Moderator
The Yonge & Dundas entrance leads to the subway, and has the only accessible entrance to the southbound Dundas platform. I wonder how that is being managed, if at all.
AlbertC
Superstar
More photos of the blocked entrances:
gregv
Active Member
EC closed until Monday due to expected large gatherings.
AlbertC
Superstar
Some photos of the Eaton Centre now that it has reopened:
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This is what it's like shopping at the Toronto Eaton Centre now that it's open again
The Toronto Eaton Centre is open again for in-store shopping, and the downtown mall is now covered in signage and floor markers to help visitors na...
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soundmuseum
Active Member
Microsoft will be closing all their retail stores, including those in Canada. That means another large space is going to be vacant on Level 1. I wonder who will take it over?
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/26/21297400/microsoft-retail-stores-closing-cities-open
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/26/21297400/microsoft-retail-stores-closing-cities-open
Richard White
Senior Member
Not surprised. Microsoft is really only known for software. You can download software without the need for a physical store.
Johnny Au
Senior Member
Not just that, but the only thing that distinguishes Microsoft Stores from Apple Stores is that Microsoft Stores have video games. However, video games are also known as entertainment software and Microsoft doesn't have the assortment of video game merchandise (excluding video game accessories) as Nintendo, which means that the Microsoft Store is practically a failed experiment.
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Richard White
Senior Member
Does Microsoft even make the X-Box anymore?
Johnny Au
Senior Member
They are going to release the Xbox Series X by the end of the year to compete with the PS5 and the Nintendo Switch.
It is funny that the Eaton Centre location of the Microsoft Store is formerly a Sony Store.
Now, it would be interesting to know which retailer could open up in that space. Perhaps Nintendo (since it has a large assortment of merchandise and video games)? If it were Nintendo, then that space would be occupied by three different video game hardware companies at different times.
Richard White
Senior Member
Hm... what we really need is the IT store.
picard102
Senior Member
What? They are putting out the most advanced system in the market latter this year.
Half the store is dedicated to gaming, and they had a gaming lounge in the middle of the corridor outside their store.
It's a core business driver for them.
syn
Senior Member
I would've agreed 10 years ago, but their Surface lineup has done quite well for them.
Overall I liked the experience. A lot of different devices to try out. Too bad they didn't put even more of an Xbox focus - if they reworked the stores I still think they could be great for the brand.
The move is understandable though; partnering with retailers like Best Buy to create "Microsoft" sections in their stores is a lot more cost effective.