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Originally Posted by Cyro
Interesting, I still think, imo, Canadian stores anyway, are on the decline. But I do hope the old "Mom and Pop", stores as you mention do survive in Canada, maybe even provide some competition for the Big Box boys. Although the way things are going, taking Winnipeg for example, it seems like a difficult obstacle to over come.
Here's hoping the small independent can survive in todays market.
Are your finding any difference on the Canadian West Coast with what you've heard happening in the US?
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not really, a lot of local book chains have closed down in the last few years, there are a number of smaller ones that seem to do wel, most of them are very specialized like a sci-fi store or a mystery store etc.
the chapters in vancouver downtown is getting more and more floor space to things other than books, like the tech section and home decor, food etc.
i guess if a bookstore can find a good niche they can still do pretty well