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[bikegypsy]

Originally Posted by mykl

While I agree that in general, Ottawa and Gatineau can each support a Simons store (Edmonton is getting a second one, for example), there's a long history of Quebec chains that have had the people of Quebec turn against them. Simons took MANY years before deciding to make any moves outside of Quebec, even though Ottawa in particular was begging for the store. By moving to Ottawa, Simons knows that Gatineau would have been outraged that they didn't receive the fabulous Quebec chain that they know and love. So yes, both cities can support it, but there's more than one reason why Gatineau got a store, and before Ottawa.

That being said, I am headed to Simons tomorrow and I am excited as hell. I just hope its not too much of a nightmare to bus there lol.

The only reason companies open stores is that it is worth doing so based on the numbers they have in a particular market in terms of demand and market share as well as a location which is in line with the brand. Not to outrage people has nothing to do with it.