| | | PayitForward said "Was there on the weekend and the whole store looks awesome and lots more inventory than when it was Direct. Same owners just new name, better inventory and more selection. Where they are getting their inventory has changed and is much higher quality. And Adam, seriously it isn't that far out! I moved here from Winnipeg 2 years ago and it always makes me laugh when I hear Brandonites talk about having to drive all the way to the other side of the city, 10 - 15 minute drive, lol. " |
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Belated welcome to Brandon.
Put it this way.
There are destinations that many would go to regularly as part of their week whether its out of necessity or routine. Grocery stores, major department stores, mall, work, maybe favourite coffee shop or gym. Then there are stores that might be cool in their own right but don't quite sell you everyday stuff that you find yourself very often making trips especially for. Everyone will have different priorities but for me personally as much as I like a bargain (never pass up a chance to walk by the Canadian Tire bargain section if I already happen to be in the store for something else) I'm more likely to stop into this sort of store when I already happen to be in the neighbourhood for another reason. Doesn't mean I don't go there at all, but it would be more to the tune of once every couple months rather than once every couple weeks. This is why I like the thought of even the same concept being just off 18th street where I already find myself 3+ times a week.
That said it's cool to learn that the prev store is staying open under a new name and that they're getting some new stuff that might even give new reasons for making the trip. I'll definitely be making a point of checking it out when I'm in that area, but I just don't find myself personally being in that part of town very often based on where I live/work/shop. Someone that works at Maple Leaf, Koch or in the Park Ave E area or Green Acres folks might say the exact opposite.