A3U given the boot!

[ConvoyGTR]

We'll see when the new store opens. Maybe shady, maybe not. Only time will tell.

Maybe Walmart is the competition? They sell toys and are close by. Maybe a TRU Express is opening up at that location? Do TRU Express still exists?

[Darth Cylon]

Originally Posted by ConvoyGTR

We'll see when the new store opens. Maybe shady, maybe not. Only time will tell.

Maybe Walmart is the competition? They sell toys and are close by. Maybe a TRU Express is opening up at that location? Do TRU Express still exists?

I don't think Walmart gives a shit about A3U. Both have been in Lougheed for years. If WM can do that, then the Mall management may as well kick out all other stores because WM sells everything. Clothing, produces, meats, bread, household stuff, personal health products...

TRU Express was seasonal only. Usually just in time for Xmas. It's possible but I don't want to speculate.

[steamwhistle]

It was recently announced that The Bay will be selling toys again... Not sure if that location was one of the many which stopped selling toys. Certainly, as a major retailer in the mall they could have in their lease a clause enabling them to eliminate competition on the premises.

I know of a bar/restaurant in a little strip plaza (local to me) which can not sell pizza or fish & chips because there exists a pizza shop and a fish & chips shop in the plaza. Perhaps surprising, but understandable. So, such clauses in agreements do exist.

Maybe Walmart execs don't care about A3U, and maybe The Bay execs don't understand the nature of the "specialty" of A3U but just figure they might as well use every advantage they can...

But really, it is all speculation...

[Darth Cylon]

Originally Posted by steamwhistle

It was recently announced that The Bay will be selling toys again... Not sure if that location was one of the many which stopped selling toys. Certainly, as a major retailer in the mall they could have in their lease a clause enabling them to eliminate competition on the premises.

I know of a bar/restaurant in a little strip plaza (local to me) which can not sell pizza or fish & chips because there exists a pizza shop and a fish & chips shop in the plaza. Perhaps surprising, but understandable. So, such clauses in agreements do exist.

Maybe Walmart execs don't care about A3U, and maybe The Bay execs don't understand the nature of the "specialty" of A3U but just figure they might as well use every advantage they can...

But really, it is all speculation...

That is not the case. Apparently the mall is having "renovation" they have already "relocated" some other stores. I think those are chain stores so the terms of lease could be different from the terms for a single independent store like A3U. Basically it's renoviction.

[predahank]

Originally Posted by ConvoyGTR

We'll see when the new store opens. Maybe shady, maybe not. Only time will tell.

Maybe Walmart is the competition? They sell toys and are close by. Maybe a TRU Express is opening up at that location? Do TRU Express still exists?

last one i saw was at brentwood and it was short lived

[joelones]

It's hard to imagine any other store (even the likes of TRU) competing with Masterpiece-like figures, more so, 3rd party figures. It's such a niche market.

[TRUCKvsGUN]

It really is, joelones. I'd be curious to find out what store winds up taking its place.

[elburrito]

Hmm, renovations could mean rent increase. Maybe landlord & tenant couldn't agree on a new deal.

[Gaudreau]

I was just there this summer and I just think that someone the mall ownership is cozy with decided to open a store selling similar products and that was that.

To be honest, other than A3U, there's nothing worth noting in that mall. It's aging and my wife would rather be at Metrotown. I'm glad they were able to find a new store location even though I order online through them

Anyhow, best of luck to their new location

[Pgianos]

Probably for selling in American dollars in Canada.... What mall would like to advertise their retailers sell in US only.....