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J_Murphy Dec 30, 2019 3:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrakis (Post 8786905)
The Village Mall Store has closed some time ago too. Perhaps is just a sign of the times. Like everything else, people tend to send electronic greeting cards a lot more now.

Or they buy them at the 100 other places that sell greeting cards. You can get cards at wal-mart or dollarama for much less than at other stores.

Arrakis Dec 30, 2019 6:09 PM

Very true.

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Originally Posted by J_Murphy (Post 8786959)
Or they buy them at the 100 other places that sell greeting cards. You can get cards at wal-mart or dollarama for much less than at other stores.


goodgrowth Dec 30, 2019 9:45 PM

Cards feeling like a rip off probably also doesn't help...

Larla77 Jan 7, 2020 3:32 PM

Pier One is closing half its stores in North America and is reportedly close to declaring bankruptcy.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/pier...ores-1.4755419

Arrakis Jan 7, 2020 4:23 PM

Not surprised to hear this at all. They’ve been going downhill for some time now. Seems like all the home decor chains are hurting or closing up shop. Bouclair Home recently filed for bankruptcy too and was purchased by a new owner. Home Outfitters which is owned by Hudson’s Bay closed all of its stores, Bombay Co., Bowring closed all of its stores too not too long ago. Online shopping?


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Originally Posted by Larla77 (Post 8792698)
Pier One is closing half its stores in North America and is reportedly close to declaring bankruptcy.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/pier...ores-1.4755419


Larla77 Jan 7, 2020 5:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrakis (Post 8792762)
Not surprised to hear this at all. They’ve been going downhill for some time now. Seems like all the home decor chains are hurting or closing up shop. Bouclair Home recently filed for bankruptcy too and was purchased by a new owner. Home Outfitters which is owned by Hudson’s Bay closed all of its stores, Bombay Co., Bowring closed all of its stores too not too long ago. Online shopping?

Not surprised either. I would say online shopping combined with places like IKEA and Winners/Marshalls/Homesense. I find Pier One pricey when I can get similar items for cheaper elsewhere.

Larla77 Jan 7, 2020 6:12 PM

As per their facebook page - Broken Books is closing on Feb 19 after a 6 year run

Crisisnf Jan 8, 2020 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Larla77 (Post 8792904)
As per their facebook page - Broken Books is closing on Feb 19 after a 6 year run

What even is Broken Books? Never heard of it.

Larla77 Jan 8, 2020 1:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Crisisnf (Post 8793319)
What even is Broken Books? Never heard of it.

Downtown bookstore. They used to be over by Model Citizens and moved into the Afterwards space on Duckworth after they closed.

Arrakis Jan 13, 2020 11:46 AM

Another mall chain has bitten the dust it seems.
I noticed that Things Engraved had a “store closed” notice posted in their door yesterday at the mall. Now it seems they have shuttered all stores across Canada without hardly any notice to employees.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/thin...nada-1.4762355

NewfBC Jan 14, 2020 4:40 PM

Well I guess St. John's won't be getting one of these...

IKEA Canada closing pick-up and order locations effective Jan. 29
https://globalnews.ca/news/6405784/i...0BFOy3jnk5IGJs

Ron.

Crisisnf Jan 15, 2020 12:43 AM

Breaking News....the vacant space between Harvey's and Tommy Gunn's on Merchant Drive is, wait for it.....H&R Block. So disappointing.

jjavman Jan 15, 2020 3:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Crisisnf (Post 8799693)
Breaking News....the vacant space between Harvey's and Tommy Gunn's on Merchant Drive is, wait for it.....H&R Block. So disappointing.

Harbinger of things to come maybe, with that area caught between Galway & Kelsey.

:shrug:

Malreynolds Jan 17, 2020 8:03 PM

wife saw a job posting for Torrid for st johns avalon mall

https://www.dropbox.com/s/24br05jhxp...hrome.jpg?dl=0

BruceChafe Feb 11, 2020 10:31 PM

While out for a walk today, noticed that the spot Yellowbelly had on Prescott Street now has a sign for Volcanic Bakery hung.

J_Murphy Feb 12, 2020 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceChafe (Post 8828353)
While out for a walk today, noticed that the spot Yellowbelly had on Prescott Street now has a sign for Volcanic Bakery hung.

Good. That yellowbelly sign was up for about 10 years and I don't think it ever materialized.

Larla77 Feb 12, 2020 5:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceChafe (Post 8828353)
While out for a walk today, noticed that the spot Yellowbelly had on Prescott Street now has a sign for Volcanic Bakery hung.

Its apparently going to be a second location for them.

Darkfire Feb 16, 2020 2:36 PM

Not sure if it’s been announced yet or not, but the brick is going in woodgate plaza, late fall opening.

Arrakis Feb 17, 2020 2:24 AM

Where did you here this?

I think NL is only province without a Brick store. Leon’s owns The Brick so they are kinda already here I suppose.

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Originally Posted by Darkfire (Post 8832880)
Not sure if it’s been announced yet or not, but the brick is going in woodgate plaza, late fall opening.


Darkfire Feb 17, 2020 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Arrakis (Post 8833280)
Where did you here this?

I think NL is only province without a Brick store. Leon’s owns The Brick so they are kinda already here I suppose.

Directly from crombie. Tender is out right now for the land lord work,(tear off the dooleys side of the building, new roofing, etc.)


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