Shakers & Movers

I was browsing the internet about some big bargains (deals) at Ardene's and to my surprise it turned out that their branch closed down at the only covered shopping mall in Campbell River. After the Bootlegger shut down its department store recently what is there to replace these two fashion stores?

 Most of the clothes I'm wearing were bought from this fashion store. This is the place where my daughter and a friend used to shop for stylish clothing: dress, tops, pants, and denims. I mean their quality clothing is up to standard, fashionable and up to date.

It's sad that they moved out from the Commons (formerly known as Ironwood Mall).

Then the other fashion store also moved out from the Mall. What could be the problem? Is it the same old problem of high rental rates?Oh, just guessing.

Next year, rental houses, townhouses, apartments  in B.C. will also rise up to new heights. But you know, minimum wage will increase...I hope so. It's about time. You can't buy anything with $12/hour minimum wage anymore so it must increase. Canada is not a third world country so Canadians must set an example.

 What's left inside the mall is Hairstyling Salon A CUT ABOVE owned by Carol Chapman and other few small stores (retail outlets) owned by other businessmen and women.

Shoppers would rather shop from the outside of the mall with big neon signs that they can see more often than not. Thrifty's and Dollarama can be seen from outside but some department stores can't be seen from outside. We are living in the time when " time is most important and precious as gold." Shoppers, consumers are people who are always busy and wasting time is not part of their daily lives. They want to see what to see and choose what they want to choose in a glance. They don't stay in one place and stay there for an hour unless if they are relaxing or galavanting. You wont see group of people on standby in Canada unless if that area is a tourist spot or there is a Food Court.

I wish Forever 21 opens their branch here at the Mall. Or Shoemart SM Megamall opens their branch here. Ha ha! is that too much to ask? Well, only if the Commons will lower their rent per unit. It's too big of a place to lose its customers.

I wish that the economy will catch up and much better in the year 2019. We could only wish each other GOOD LUCK and look forward to a HAPPY, PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Cheers everybody!