Winnipeg Retail

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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?

Well, I can report from Victoria / Saanich Peninsula that the Ma n Pa local bookstores are still doing VERY well, some of which are tourist attactions even. Of course, there is a very strong 'buy local' mentality here too, and there is only one Chapters in town, along with big box retail construction restrictions in many of the municipalities that make up the Victoria Capital Region.