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(07-21-2019, 09:59 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: [ -> ]We didn't shop there all that often, they did have a few items that I went to get routinely. Their lack of fresh options they suggested was due to their limited volume. I think the location was somewhat of an obstacle, it took me more than one try to even find the first time.

That being said, we still don't know why they closed. While I don't think they were a runaway success, I do get the sense there was a little more to it than that.

Limited selection of niche items --> few customers --> limited selection --> few customers ...

Somehow one would need to break out of that loop. For sure, the times that I was there, it would be rare to see more than one or two other people doing grocery shopping at the same time as I was.

Indeed the location was convenient but not visible. The space was lovely but there was no promotion. Products were good but there were few choices.

Until we get a real urban-format supermarket, we make do with a combination of shops: SDM, New City, Legacy Greens, BT, Tienda Latina and Hasty Market. Between them, you can get most things, it's just not one-stop shopping. And depending on where in DTK you live, Central, Sobey's, Food Basics, Valu-Mart (by LRT).
(07-22-2019, 02:22 PM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ]
(07-21-2019, 09:59 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: [ -> ]We didn't shop there all that often, they did have a few items that I went to get routinely. Their lack of fresh options they suggested was due to their limited volume. I think the location was somewhat of an obstacle, it took me more than one try to even find the first time.

That being said, we still don't know why they closed. While I don't think they were a runaway success, I do get the sense there was a little more to it than that.

Limited selection of niche items --> few customers --> limited selection --> few customers ...

Somehow one would need to break out of that loop. For sure, the times that I was there, it would be rare to see more than one or two other people doing grocery shopping at the same time as I was.

Indeed the location was convenient but not visible. The space was lovely but there was no promotion. Products were good but there were few choices.

Until we get a real urban-format supermarket, we make do with a combination of shops: SDM, New City, Legacy Greens, BT, Tienda Latina and Hasty Market. Between them, you can get most things, it's just not one-stop shopping. And depending on where in DTK you live, Central, Sobey's, Food Basics, Valu-Mart (by LRT).

It takes BIG money to set up and run a store along the line intended and to succeed in the long run in any retail venture.. Their effort was admirable but their pockets were not deep enough to outlast the issues noted above. Sad but true
The Petro Canada gas station at Ottawa and River Rd is closed for improvements right now. It looks like the tanks and pumps are all being replaced.
Any one know about the place that has opened beside Golden Hearth bakery on King St. It looks like it's called Special Delivery and has coffee and a rack of clothing.
It's run by the same guy as Show+Tell (and previously brch)
I'm not sure if this is the best place, but I notice that the Walper Barbers have relocated to part of the old corner store building at Water and Joseph in Kitchener.
(09-26-2019, 12:24 AM)nms Wrote: [ -> ]I'm not sure if this is the best place, but I notice that the Walper Barbers have relocated to part of the old corner store building at Water and Joseph in Kitchener.
You are correct.  The new place is awesome.  I had a cut already.  Grand opening is this coming Saturday at 1 pm.  bbq, dignitaries, CHYM FM ...  going to be a bit of a deal.  I am so happy for them....
(09-26-2019, 08:06 AM)Rainrider22 Wrote: [ -> ]
(09-26-2019, 12:24 AM)nms Wrote: [ -> ]I'm not sure if this is the best place, but I notice that the Walper Barbers have relocated to part of the old corner store building at Water and Joseph in Kitchener.
You are correct.  The new place is awesome.  I had a cut already.  Grand opening is this coming Saturday at 1 pm.  bbq, dignitaries, CHYM FM ...  going to be a bit of a deal.  I am so happy for them....

Did they salvage their old stations?  I had a strange love/hate relationship with that turquoise melamine!
(09-26-2019, 09:37 AM)panamaniac Wrote: [ -> ]
(09-26-2019, 08:06 AM)Rainrider22 Wrote: [ -> ]You are correct.  The new place is awesome.  I had a cut already.  Grand opening is this coming Saturday at 1 pm.  bbq, dignitaries, CHYM FM ...  going to be a bit of a deal.  I am so happy for them....

Did they salvage their old stations?  I had a strange love/hate relationship with that turquoise melamine!
They sure did !!!  Those stations were owned by Johnnie...  They look awesome in the new location with the choice of paint and exposed brick.  Looks so good.
(09-23-2019, 09:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: [ -> ]It's run by the same guy as Show+Tell (and previously brch)

It's a coffee shop, with clothing?
(10-01-2019, 10:45 PM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ]
(09-23-2019, 09:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: [ -> ]It's run by the same guy as Show+Tell (and previously brch)

It's a coffee shop, with clothing?

Yeah, just a single rack. Vintage ("vintage") stuff, ie, choice items found at value village and resold at an upcharge
Buy low, sell high thats what I always say
The Jump Off has opened in the former Legacy Greens space.
Lowes will be closing the RONA on Pinebush Rd in Cambridge, effective January 31, 2020. One of 34 stores being closed across the nation.

https://www.lowescanada.ca/en/news/lowes...he-country
I'm surprised it lasted that long, with a Lowe's just a block away.