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Suburbia is the forte of these retailers. They just don't know what to do in an urban setting like Hamilton because their formula is set for spacious suburban locations near middle-class suburbanite consumers who drive everywhere. The only exception to their suburban formula is for big cities like Toronto, where the huge market is undeniable and nearly risk-free. You don't see the major retailers opening up in places like downtown London or downtown Kitchener either, for most purposes, Hamilton is lumped in with cities like these.