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On 2/4/2011 12:15 AM, Rick Walker wrote:

>> That's odd.  Here in Ontario, they're upgrading and upscaling
>> the stores, and moving to more expensive and exclusive brands.
>> Also, a program to upgrade the in-store restaurants is starting,
>> with sit-down waiter service being introduced in some, to replace
>> the self-serve.  They wouldn't be doing all that if the customer
>> demand wasn't there.
>
> Here they mention real estate as one of their 'reason'(s) of why they're
> shutting the doors; yeah, uh-huh - I figure the bulk of the population in
> these parts looks at price before quality... it's not their fault it's just
> the way our economy is, Ian.  Who knows, maybe it'll bounce back again too
> but I doubt it.  The Bay is out of steam.
>
> Sounds like your economy is much more stable than ours is right now, but
> nothing's forever.  The retail sector has to adapt to change a little faster
> and that means dinosaurs like department stores will be all WalMarts or
> Targets; on line boutique-store shopping needs a swift kick to start it
> because there is a demand.
>
> People don't want to spend money the way they used to - yet a few care about
> quality and will spend more, so boutique-like shops will survive... but
> department stores?  Going the way of the Dodo bird.
>
>

Nah, its Ontario, they just want someone to wait on them hand and foot 
and to jump on command. Just like your typical American, Canmericans.