bAuHaUs
Active Member
Yes they are closing in the coming months.
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butabi
New Member
I'm told that Michael's is replacing them.
JasonParis
Moderator
Michael's, Linen Chest and Marhsalls. Time to tell mom about this place!
Southcore
Active Member
Ughhhhhhh. Toronto has made such great strides in terms of retail, hip restaurants etc in the last 5 years and then we get this block of suburban soccer mom type crap in the heart of what will soon be our 'cultural corridor'?
taal
Senior Member
Any idea why ? Poor sales ?
JasonParis
Moderator
They may be moving to King West though (although, I'd imagine to a smaller location). There was some discussion about that in another thread.
Ramako
Moderator
What a shame. It was a great place to hang out while waiting for a movie to start or a seat to open up at Khao San Road.
Southcore
Active Member
Just saw on CP24 they are saying the last day is May 31st and that they are looking for other locations downtown for a store.
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gabe
Senior Member
Big corporate book stores are going to be a thing of the past soon. It will be like the record stores. Some of the small indie shops will survive.
taal
Senior Member
Agreed, this isn't a 'Toronto' thing it's happening everywhere ... and its OK ... my question is any ideas what could replace this, it is a extremely prominent location just based on the fact there is a giant movie theater at its door step.
Bayer
Senior Member
Exactly! That's where I go when waiting for a table at that restaurant.
JasonParis
Moderator
It was stated above that's its looking to become a Michael's. Yup, this store: http://www.michaels.com/
taal
Senior Member
Its funny I think all these comments explain why they're likely closing ; - )
And I agree, I do the same on countless occasions ... that is, go there to kill time, particularly because it is right beside the movie theater, and I don't think I've ever bought anything. They likely also command high rents for this reason.
I can see it working really well as a restaurant but not sure its equipped for that.
taal
Senior Member
err I missed that ... that's just ... err ... I'm surprised they can afford the rent, maybe its not as high as I thought.