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Originally Posted by raisethehammer
I actually mean corporate Canada. It's all US-owned these days.
I realize they can locate where they want, but you know they're staying away for various reasons when we don't see some of these stores downtown.
Look at how busy the Starbucks has been on locke since opening. they're making gobs of money. Another one, or second cup would do great at the Gore or International Village.
But none of them want to take the plunge.
That's another reason why Stinson's project is so important. He's going to bring in a few 'big' stores and it would draw others to locate here without feeling like they're taking the first step.
these corporations usually operate very, very safely. They want to see other businesses do well before moving in. It's kind of hard in our case when nobody is brave enough to open up a store and test the market. It's like a never-ending game of chicken.
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I don't know that old Harry is going to do much of anything, much less be a saviour for the city of Hamilton.
As FairHamilton says, it is all about demographics.