Mike, this is a globalized world, for better or worse. Deal with it. It isn't like there can't and still aren't unique operations in each and every city. It just isn't likely going to come from chain stores, whether they've become national/international, or are on a local or regional level. Independent and specialized and otherwise unique retailers are awash in your Toronto. Same for Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and eastward.
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Originally Posted by miketoronto
"“I'm gambling that there are places in the country where people are ready for a more unique, less cookie-cutter experience,” Mr. Simons said."
Except with expanding into a national chain, Simons will become just another cookie-cutter store.
Simons in my opinion will lose its style and character when it becomes a national retailer. Right now it has a cache and is something special when you visit Quebec.
Also the plans to downplay the clothing at the Edmonton store will make Simons not an interesting place to shop. Part of the fun of Simons is the unique and classy clothing they sell. Downgrading it to fit a "sloppy Edmonton style" will downgrade the store.
It is a shame a store does not know when they have a good thing going and to just do well with what they have, instead of always trying to expand and make their business into just another chain that loses its personality, customer service, etc.
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Yeah, cause nobody in Toronto or Montreal dresses sloppily.
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