Winnipeg Retail

[Jammon]

Garden City is really a prime example of the changing face of retail. That mall used to be quite cool back when I was a youngin'. We used to hang out there all the time, and I have to tell you, I do not remember an empty space in that mall. The demographics of the north end are definitely the reason why Garden City has never been able to take off as a major shopping node. There are also no restaurants or chain restaurants in the entire area aside from Smittys, Sorrentos, Sals and the Thunderbird. Nothing makes it there.

As for Future Shop, they really were responsible for their own demise. There were lots of times I went to buy things and the item was only available online. It is a shame that all of these retail developments are opening up and jobs being lost. The Canadian retailer is dying and only government support could really keep these companies afloat..