Clothing

[UrbanWaterloo]

C-L-O-T-H-I-N-G
a thread to discuss urban and interesting clothing shops in Waterloo Region

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Shops:
Gloss: www.myspace.com/getgloss
Eleventh Hour: www.eleventhhour.ca
Channers: www.channerswaterloo.com
Inception: www.inceptionstyle.com
Paul Puncher: www.paulpuncher.com
Loop Clothing: http://loopclothing.net/about/
Meltdown: http://www.meltdownonline.com/
SoHO: http://www.sohosneakershop.com/
Andies
The Jump Off: http://www.thejumpoff.ca/

[UrbanWaterloo]

Year End Blowout at Gloss
January 19, 2010 6:07 PM

Happy New Year!
We are getting ready to do our year end inventory at the store.
So to give our regular customers the best selection we decided to send you the email before alerting the general public.
Most of our sales goods are now priced at 40% off the regular price with some amazing bargains reduced to 75% off.
And for those of you who are looking forward to the new season at Gloss.... Have no fear the new stuff is arriving weekly!
New Semi dresses for under $100 just in!
Come visit us for a chance to save big on great brands.
25% off Ruelle and Soia and Kyo
40% off Fidelity Jeans, Gentle Fawn, Ben Sherman, Original Penguin
and much more!
Save the Tax on all GSTAR too.
We hope to see you soon,
Rebecca, Sarah, Jessica and Alannah
New Winter Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11-6; Thursday/Friday 11-8; Saturday 11-6; Sunday 12-5

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

How can you forget about Loop Clothing (http://loopclothing.net/about/)? :p Such a sick store!

Located at:
5 Princess Street East
Waterloo
(519) 746-1688

[Spokes]

I was thrilled to see that Eleventh Hour kept their Uptown location. I assumed when they opened the Conestoga store that the Uptown location would close for sure.

[UrbanWaterloo]

How can you forget about Loop Clothing (http://loopclothing.net/about/)? :p Such a sick store!

LOL, sorry it's still a list in progress. I like how you're throwing in the address, eventually we'll do that for all the boutiques.

As for Loop itself: I can see why it's popular, and I love part of their marketing campaign (doing chalk drawings on the sidewalk in Uptown). However for me personally, I stop in often but leave empty handed because I find their clothes are a bit too grunge/street-like, whereas I prefer more club/preppy.


I was thrilled to see that Eleventh Hour kept their Uptown location. I assumed when they opened the Conestoga store that the Uptown location would close for sure.

Now this is a store I love to shop at: have a few Karv's (one of my favourite brands) from here!

[Duke-of-Waterloo]

Another one of my favourites is Meltdown (http://www.meltdownonline.com/) by King and Wellington and their Sneaker store SoHo (http://www.sohosneakershop.com/) in Uptown.

A couple other good local clothing stores are - Andies in Uptown, Kid Kouture (http://www.kidkouture.ca/), and The Jump Off hip hop clothing in Market Square - not that I really shop at these though, but I know a lot of people that do.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Thanks for the additions. Put them all up at the top except Kid Kouture, which I feel is different than the others and could fit better in a "Children's Stores" thread.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Subject: GLOSS is moving at the end of April. Huge Sale all month long!!!!!!
Sent - April 1, 2010

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[Greg Moore]

No address for the new or old location of Gloss. Oops.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Popped into Gloss today, and was surprised to learn they're moving to Downtown Kitchener (apparently there are not enough good spots Uptown, and the rent is getting too expensive). Specifically to Cadence's old spot @ 87 King Street West, where they'll also be adding a salon. Now there's lots of things I like about Downtown, but clothing selection has not been one of them. That said, it looks like I'll now start shopping for apparel downtown again.

[UrbanWaterloo]

To members of I shop at Eleventh Hour Clothing!!!!
Dennis Doroslovac April 13, 2010 at 2:57pm

Heeeeeey!
Spring has sprung! New arrival brands for April:

G-Star
G-Star is brand new for Eleventh Hour this season and we are very excited to have this wonderful collection of Spring Jackets, Denim and Tee's. You have to look at these styles in person to truly appreciate the detail put into these pieces. What a great brand!

Lovely Girl (Dresses)
Lovely Girl is distributed out of Vancouver so the styles in our stores are unique to this area. We have received over 15 styles of dresses from this brand and they all range from $49 to $79. Come in and grab a dress before they’re sold out!

Karv
Karv has always been a personal favorite of mine because this is your go to brand when you’re on your way to the club! New collection of Men's tee's and shirt's just arrived!

Groggy
Groggy is brand new to Eleventh Hour this season as well. The brand screams fun in the sun and all Men's and Ladies clothing is well priced. Women’s Dresses start at $49 and up and Men's short sleeve shirts are $60

Parasuco
Parasuco is a long time brand at Eleventh Hour and their new collection of Women’s and Men's Denim is awesome! We have just received their new s/s 2010 collection as well. A must see!

Abercrunk
Abercrunk is last but not least. You want an original night life tee to impress? Abercrunk is your brand! Hand made from a studio in Toronto. This Canadian brand is one of a kind! Tune in soon as we will venue this brand at a local night club near you!

Ringspun, Kaporal and many more have arrived.............
You just have to visit to experience!
Two locations to serve you!

Uptown Waterloo
4 King Street South
Waterloo On
519-725-1147

Conestoga Mall
550 king Street North
Waterloo
519-886-1147

[Spokes]

Popped into Gloss today, and was surprised to learn they're moving to Downtown Kitchener (apparently there are not enough good spots Uptown, and the rent is getting too expensive). Specifically to Cadence's old spot @ 87 King Street West, where they'll also be adding a salon. Now there's lots of things I like about Downtown, but clothing selection has not been one of them. That said, it looks like I'll now start shopping for apparel downtown again.

I was wondering what was going to be there. They had workers in there yesterday. I wish they were taking advantage of the facade grant program for this one.

[jay]

It would be a better spot also. I always thought Gloss was in a weird spot. Kinda hidden in this old dark building

[Spokes]

It would be a better spot also. I always thought Gloss was in a weird spot. Kinda hidden in this old dark building

where is it now

[WatDot]

Popped into Gloss today, and was surprised to learn they're moving to Downtown Kitchener (apparently there are not enough good spots Uptown, and the rent is getting too expensive). Specifically to Cadence's old spot @ 87 King Street West, where they'll also be adding a salon. Now there's lots of things I like about Downtown, but clothing selection has not been one of them. That said, it looks like I'll now start shopping for apparel downtown again.

Yikes good luck with that. It will be an uphill battle for them. Uptown rent is more expensive for a reason, not to mention that Gloss charges premium for their product.

[WatDot]

where is it now

Next to OW Sports and the Chinese Restaurant across from the TD and Runners Room on King Street in Uptown.

[Spokes]

Yikes good luck with that. It will be an uphill battle for them. Uptown rent is more expensive for a reason, not to mention that Gloss charges premium for their product.

I wouldn't say an uphill battle. I think their customer base is pretty solid right now and they won't mind going to Kitchener to shop. The way you put it, it makes it sound like they're moving to the ghetto.

[WatDot]

The way you put it, it makes it sound like they're moving to the ghetto.

They aren't?! :p

A lot of stores with similar product/prices have failed there. It's my personal opinion... but my Uptown snobbery aside... I do wish them success and hope it works for Downtown. Definitely an welcome addition I am sure.

[Spokes]

Ya a welcome addition. And you're right, as of right now downtown and uptown don't attract the same client base. But I think enough of their clients will travel from Waterloo to Kitchener to check things out. Plus hopefully gain some clients from downtown.

[jay]

Keepers will be re-opening under new management soon also. The place has been empty for a couple weeks now.

I think Caesars Closet is going to very well when it opens. The way they do there sales beats everything in Uptown.

[WatDot]

Caesars Closet does do a lot of sales, which I think will help make them very popular Uptown when they open.
I like a lot of the name brands these stores carry but the prices are just to much for my stingy ways. Have bought things from Casears in Cambridge in the past during one of their sales though. Just got back from Woodbury Commons just outside of New York. Superdry, Diesel, GStar, Puma.... all 50% off. That's my mecca!!!

[UrbanWaterloo]

87 King Street West, Kitchener - Future Gloss Clothing - April 14, 2010

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[Spokes]

Were you downtown taking pictures on a bike yesterday?

[CompassRose]

They aren't?! :p

A lot of stores with similar product/prices have failed there. It's my personal opinion... but my Uptown snobbery aside... I do wish them success and hope it works for Downtown. Definitely an welcome addition I am sure.
I've always wondered how Inception manages to survive, between Queen and Frederick.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Were you downtown taking pictures on a bike yesterday?

Looks as though I was caught. :p Now that the weather's nice I like to do a lot of biking so I'm sure you'll see me around downtown fairly often. If not on two wheels, then having a beer at one of the patios. :cool:

[Shawn]

Sign me up for a visit to One Eyed Jacks (http://www.wonderfulwaterloo.com/showthread.php/374-Patios?p=3809#post3809) once they're open! Will be cool to see how the place gets opened up for the Season.

[Spokes]

Looks as though I was caught. :p Now that the weather's nice I like to do a lot of biking so I'm sure you'll see me around downtown fairly often. If not on two wheels, then having a beer at one of the patios. :cool:

I looked because I was wondering and we'd been talking about the store, didn't look like you though otherwise Id have said hi.

[Spokes]

Sign me up for a visit to One Eyed Jacks (http://www.wonderfulwaterloo.com/showthread.php/374-Patios?p=3809#post3809) once they're open! Will be cool to see how the place gets opened up for the Season.

Do you go there much? What's it like?

[Shawn]

I've only been once, a long time ago. I recently was was walking past there and checked things out but as you can see by UrbanWaterloo's pictures, it's still closed for the season. It doesn't have a great "people watching" location like the patios on King Street, but it reminds me of some of the bars, pubs and patios in Toronto. The ones that are converted homes.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Gloss is now open in Downtown Kitchener!
Email Received: May 4, 2010

Wow, we've got a ton of exciting stuff to let you all know about! First off, we have officially relocated to downtown Kitchener and our new beautiful location is already open for your shopping enjoyment. The new address is 87 King St. west, right across from Elements Nightclub. Our phone number is still the same 519-746-4958.

We are working on our new website http://www.glossrocks.com, and we are going to start uploading images of our product to the I love Gloss fan page on Facebook so make sure to join. You can also follow us on Twitter.... @Glossrock or Rebecca Lofsnes will keep you in the know about new arrivals and special events and promotions.

You have to come and check out the new space. It's bright and beautiful and so big! We are still under construction and minus a sign but once you step through the doors we promise to give you our superior customer service and the lowdown on our future plans.

There is a huge parking lot right across from us, a bus stop directly in front and I'm working on getting us a bike rack.

Gloss is now open Monday to Friday 11-7 and Saturdays 11-6, we will be closed Sundays for the time being.

We can't wait to see you Downtown!

Rebecca, Sarah, Adam, Alannah and Natalia

http://www.glossrocks.com/Gloss/Images/GLOSSWEB.jpg (http://www.glossrocks.com)

[UrbanWaterloo]

Gloss Promo - May 2010
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Future Rendering
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Gloss Clothing - 87 King Street West, Kitchener - May 6, 2010

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[Spokes]

I like the new stone work they're planning on doing. I'd love to see the entrance way brightened up a bit. Nor do I love that "bay" window. But things are definitely looking good.

[Shawn]

I like the new stone work they're planning on doing. I'd love to see the entrance way brightened up a bit. Nor do I love that "bay" window. But things are definitely looking good.

I agree. The change from bricks to stone is subtle, at least in the photo, but it's a great improvement! UrbanWaterloo beat me to the punch, I was going to post that "Go Animate" Gloss promo! haha Oh well, he had the additional photos to back it up! ;)

[jay]

Athletic Direct puts its best foot forward in tough retail environment


May 12, 2010
BY FRANCES BARRICK, RECORD STAFF

KITCHENER – For more than 30 years, Nigel Strothard has been selling shoes in downtown Kitchener, surviving in a troubled core that is slowly evolving.

“It’s tough. It is a very tough place to have a business,” says Strothard, owner of Athletic Direct in Market Square at the corner of King and Frederick streets. “But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

This independent store is marking its 20th year of operation, the last 10 at Market Square. Previously, it was located in the King Centre, across from Kitchener City Hall. The store had to leave the former shopping centre after Manulife Financial bought the building and started converting it to office space.

Strothard has been selling footwear in Kitchener’s downtown since the mid 1970s, originally with The Athlete’s Foot, a chain that went bankrupt in 1990.

The Waterloo resident has seen the downtown change from a bustling core filled with shoppers to a struggling retail area following the departure of anchor stores, such as Eatons. He says the move of social service agencies to the core deters some shoppers because they draw a lot of street people to the area.

But he wouldn’t want his store to be located anywhere else. He doesn’t like large, suburban malls, saying they are too artificial and all look the same.

“I don’t think I would fit in there,” he says.

This from a man who rides his bike to work throughout the year, and also wears shorts year-round. He prefers his nickname Nigel, rather than his Christian name Jim. “There are so many Jims in the world” he explains.

Strothard came to Waterloo Region from Toronto in 1968 to attend the University of Waterloo and ended up staying. He studied psychology, but quit before graduating because he was no longer interested in the course.

He drifted for a few years, doing different jobs, including working as a baker in Kitchener.

A runner from his school days in Toronto, Strothard says he was a member of a local running club when there was a “running boom” in the 1970s. He got a job at The Athlete’s Foot store in downtown Kitchener, the chain’s first in Canada, in 1979 and later became store manager.

After the store closed, he was hired by Athletic Direct. In 1992, a year after it opened, he bought the business with a partner. He bought out his partner in 1996.

Last December, the store relocated within Market Square, moving across the hall to make room for Trios College, a private career college that opened its doors last month after moving from a plaza at King and Victoria streets.

Strothard sells more than 4,000 shoes a year, with Converse shoes being his top seller. He says he has the best local selection of these shoes, affectionately known as Chucks. He also sells athletic clothing and footwear for young children.

Most of his shoppers are repeat customers and he believes his personalized attention and knowledge of shoes keeps people coming back.

“We definitely have children of our customers now coming,” he says.

Students of Trios College are starting to trickle in, but Strothard says he would have preferred it to see retailers move into empty space in Market Square. Market Square is mostly filled by offices, including The Record.

Strothard says he is beginning to see positive changes in the core, such as the campus the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University have opened and plans for 385 condominiums to be built next to city hall.

“The more people you have living downtown, the more it will be able to support businesses,” Strothard says. “It is taking time. It is a long corner to turn, but it is coming.”

fbarrick@therecord.com

Athletic Direct

25 Frederick St., Kitchener (Market Square)

Phone: 519-571-1891

Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 10-6; Thursday-Friday, 10-9; Saturday, 9:30-5; Sunday, noon-5

[urbandreamer]

Not liking that stone look--Kitchener downtown is historically brick. Why not just sandblast the brick? Stone=mcmansion tacky.

[Spokes]

Not liking that stone look--Kitchener downtown is historically brick. Why not just sandblast the brick? Stone=mcmansion tacky.

Ya if they could restore the brick, Id be all for that. I would assume its more cost effective too.

[glossgirl]

The brick is beyond restoration. Sandblasting would further destroy the clay brick which are already crumbling... The stone is one option that will really clean up the look. I prefer the brick too, but have had no luck finding a brick company willing or able to do the work required to bring it back. The City of Kitchener Facade program has certain criteria for what they will cover. The City really liked the stonework by the way.

[Urbanomicon]

The brick is beyond restoration. Sandblasting would further destroy the clay brick which are already crumbling... The stone is one option that will really clean up the look. I prefer the brick too, but have had no luck finding a brick company willing or able to do the work required to bring it back. The City of Kitchener Facade program has certain criteria for what they will cover. The City really liked the stonework by the way.


Welcome to the forum! Thanks for clearing that up.

[Spokes]

The brick is beyond restoration. Sandblasting would further destroy the clay brick which are already crumbling... The stone is one option that will really clean up the look. I prefer the brick too, but have had no luck finding a brick company willing or able to do the work required to bring it back. The City of Kitchener Facade program has certain criteria for what they will cover. The City really liked the stonework by the way.

So will it look just like the above picture? Keeping the bay window or will you replace the window as well?

[glossgirl]

I hope it will look even better, that was done up in a photo editing program, the actual stone veneer should look much nicer in real life. The bay window will be refinished and the entrance will be brighter once a new exterior light is installed. The transformation inside is incredible and its not entirely finished so I hope people will be patient and appreciate the hard work that has gone into so far.

[Spokes]

Have you noticed that a lot of people have followed you from Uptown to Downtown? Getting a decent amount of traffic?

[glossgirl]

I see familiar faces everyday. I find the traffic much improved and that's quite impressive. I'd have to say that 25 % of my traffic flow is established customers and the rest is all new and that gives me plenty to smile about. The existing clientele love the new space, the only drawback for some is the added distance for them to travel. Its really not that far when you think about it or mapquest it... 3.15 km or 4 minutes travel time.

[Spokes]

That's great to hear! Hopefully traffic will continue to increase, as that's been one of the issue for downtown businesses.

What are your hours by the way?

[glossgirl]

Monday to Wednesday 11 am- 7pm, Thursday and Friday 11 am - 8pm and Saturdays 11- 6pm. We are closed Sundays which is really nice for a change.

[TheWipp]

Not liking that stone look--Kitchener downtown is historically brick. Why not just sandblast the brick? Stone=mcmansion tacky.

Unfortunately these historically brick buildings aren't all that restorable, and IMO aren't always worth restoring. Downtown Kitchener is a beautiful place with a great deal of historical value, but lets face it - at some point or another we're going to have to modernize some things. The location that Gloss has chosen wasn't taken care of very well especially on the facade. It has required a great deal of pain staking work and financial input at this point to bring the interior to where it is. Several contractors have looked at the brick work and offered some different solutions, none of them able to bring the brick back. The decision then was to either go cheap and paint it or do something nice and a bit more pricey to try and really add to the new face of downtown Kitchener while at the same time attract the attention of the consumer.
I understand that the style may not suit every persons eye, but it is an honorable attempt to keep up with the fresh new look of Downtown Kitchener and maintaining that Gloss style!

[Spokes]

The brick is beyond restoration. Sandblasting would further destroy the clay brick which are already crumbling... The stone is one option that will really clean up the look. I prefer the brick too, but have had no luck finding a brick company willing or able to do the work required to bring it back. The City of Kitchener Facade program has certain criteria for what they will cover. The City really liked the stonework by the way.

Did the city push for replacing the bay window with the facade program? In their documentation they say that they don't like it at all.

[glossgirl]

Not at all, I haven't heard a thing about the bay window, which is actually quite beautiful and distinctive. The bevelled glass that goes into each section is quite expensive and with proper care of the wood I believe it to be a great focal point. What documentation from the City are you talking about?

[Spokes]

Their papers regarding the facade restoration program, and what they want for specific sites. The city centre district is here - http://www.kitchener.ca/pdf/downtown_facade_city_centre_district_site_specific _rec_p20-53.pdf (Also a thread here (http://www.wonderfulwaterloo.com/showthread.php/91-King-Street-Faade-Guidelines))

In the document (p 9) it says for your store:


Repair and paint upper cornice.

Modernize storefront by eliminating the bay window and replacing it with one large casement window.

Sandblast or repaint lower columns.

Raise the height of the windows by minimizing the size of the sign. Signage should fit between lower columns.


I was just curious if those were things they had pushed for.

It's interesting, they've got some really good ideas in there (and the other docs) some of which we can actually see evidence of implementation.

[glossgirl]

Nope, haven't heard anything like that from them. Like I said they are all for the stonework, they wanted me to take my sign design to the next level. I am dropping off my application today as a matter of fact, so up until now it was just a meeting with Cory Bluhm.

[Spokes]

Can you elaborate on "take it to the next level"

I like the sign that was in the image above. I think it looks good.

[glossgirl]

Acrylic is not good enough, I was gonna do a banner wrapped aluminum frame which would have been awesome but they want three dimensional. so i have got a quote for 5 inches pin mounted off of the sign and the background actually carved into the sign for a true three dimensional sign.

[Spokes]

That's going to look awesome though! And in my opinion Im glad they pushed for that.

[jay]

That will look good. I'm glad the facade is getting re-done.

Also I think it was a smart move to open shop in downtown, due to the lack of stores of that nature in downtown. Uptown has a lot and and they just added Caesars Closet.

[Spokes]

Yup, it was definitely something that downtown needs. The problem is, is that in my opinion, downtown is still lacking that younger crowd, but its coming. Stores like Gloss will give them reason to be downtown, and maybe even live there.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Gloss - June 6, 2010
It's a shame it can't be restored, but upon closer inspection you can really tell this brick is falling apart. I'm sure the stone will look great though!

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Gloss Grand Opening Thursday June 17th, 2010
Posted June 7, 2010 @ 2:43pm
Thanks to everyone who has made the effort to pop by the new location! We are truly loving Downtown Kitchener! Come join in the celebration of our new location next Thursday the 17th. We open at 11 am and stay open all day long until 11pm for one day only. Food and drinks after 5pm, deals, new arrivals and a Fashion Show! Should be quite the party that you won't want to miss! See you soon!

[UrbanWaterloo]

Gloss Grand Opening - June 17, 2010
Great Party! I got there kind of late so I missed the fashion show, but I was told these will become regular events which is nice to hear. The store has a real urban feel, which I think perfectly suits their target customers. Lots of free goodies from alcohol to snacks to cookies that The 41Gastropub dropped off: there seems to be a real friendly neighbour feeling going on. I definitely plan to be a regular customer, although I hope Rebecca doesn't hate me 'cause I tend to be a cheap "shop the sales rack" kind of customer (but in all fairness I do that everywhere! :p).

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I love this Ben Sherman (www.bensherman.com) shirt! (Looks much better in person as this is not the best photo.)
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Retail/Gloss87KingStreetWestKitchener-G-4.jpg

I picked up this Station 8 (www.station8clothing.com) shirt for $40 tax included. :D (Again not sure what was up with my camera that night but it looks better in person I find. Probably it's just clothes are meant to be worn rather than hang on racks.)
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[Spokes]

The place looks great!! Great job to everyone at Gloss!

[Spokes]

Stopped by Gloss tonight for the first time. Not only was I really impressed with the store and what they've done with it, and their clothes, but they're so nice too!!

[urbandreamer]

I've seen brick in worse condition restored--in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. I think it came down to the owner's idea of what is "tasteful." I don't agree with their aesthetic.

[Spokes]

I've seen brick in worse condition restored--in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. I think it came down to the owner's idea of what is "tasteful." I don't agree with their aesthetic.

Im sure some of it comes down to working with the city since Im assuming this is being done with the help of the city's facade grant program

[panamaniac]

I've seen brick in worse condition restored--in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. I think it came down to the owner's idea of what is "tasteful." I don't agree with their aesthetic.

De gustibus non est disputandum.

[DHLawrence]

Over on UrbanToronto an article was posted saying that American Apparel may not have enough cash to last the rest of the year:

http://urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?13926-American-Apparel-Going-Bankrupt

[jay]

Ya it's been on the news now for awhile about the company heading into bankruptcy. That doesn't always mean the stores will close, but that they will need to figure out financing.

The fact that the store has all stupid 80's clothes probably is one of the reasons for this :).

[WatDot]

Ya corporate retail and bankruptcy is a funny game. Petcetera went bankrupt, got rid of their creditors and are back in business. Was closed for maybe 1 month. Maintained their most profitable/strategic locations.

[Section ThirtyOne]

Ya corporate retail and bankruptcy is a funny game. Petcetera went bankrupt, got rid of their creditors and are back in business. Was closed for maybe 1 month. Maintained their most profitable/strategic locations.

Indeed, it seems that bankruptcy these days is less and less about shutting the doors and boarding up the windows. More like streamlining and shedding operations that aren't making you any money.

Hopefully AA will stick around, as they were one of the first "big names" in clothing to call Uptown home.

[Urbanomicon]

Indeed, it seems that bankruptcy these days is less and less about shutting the doors and boarding up the windows. More like streamlining and shedding operations that aren't making you any money.

Hopefully AA will stick around, as they were one of the first "big names" in clothing to call Uptown home.

As I understand it:

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy allows companies to shed assets in order to become profitable again and pay back their creditors (and also allows the company to break union commitments). This is a corporate re-organization, the company will still exist after it comes out of brankruptcy.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the complete liquidation of all company assets in order to pay the creditors. The company ceases to exist after a chapter 7 bankruptcy.

[CompassRose]

Speaking of bankruptcy - when did Just Between Us in Waterloo put up shutters and slink off into the night?

[jay]

Couple weeks ago I think. Kind of disappointing, but hopefully the spot gets snatched up quickly.

[Shawn]

http://www.glossrocks.com/images/Gloss_01.jpg

GLOSS
Customer Appreciation Day
Thursday November 11th 11:00 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Storewide Savings all day long! Free Drinks & Appetizers 5p.m.-11 p.m.
email us at rebecca@glossrocks.com


We can't express how much it means to us to have your continued support at Gloss in Downtown Kitchener. It's hard to believe that it's already been 6 months since our move. We have made many new friends and customers and we love that so much! We are also very fortunate to have such loyal customers from our Waterloo location who love to shop local! We want to say thank you and what better way to do that then to throw a party just for you!

Save the date, save some money and join us for an evening of drinks and deals!

[Galtonian]

Caesars Closet had a renovation sale awhile back but they now closed the original Cambridge location :-(

Guessing they can't afford to keep both locations open. Quite a disappointment.

[Shawn]

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GLOSS
Christmas Party
Thursday December 9th -- 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Free Drinks & Appetizers
Free $25 Gift certificate with any purchase of $150 or more

Can't make it in this Thursday?

Drop off a new unwrapped toy from now until Christmas Eve and save 10% off all your purchases. All toys collected will be generously donated to Mary's Place on Frederick Street in Downtown Kitchener.

We really hope to see you this Thursday! Have a Glossy Christmas!
Now offering extended Christmas hours Mon- Fri 11-8, Sat 11-6 and Sun 12-5 We will be open this boxing day for the craziest deals of the year!

email us at rebecca@glossrocks.com

[panamaniac]

All toys collected will be generously donated ...?! Good Christmas initiative. I hope the immodesty is unintentional. ;)

[Shawn]

All toys collected will be generously donated ...?! Good Christmas initiative. I hope the immodesty is unintentional. ;)

Generously donated is a common figure of speech. If you Google "generously donated" you will see it in many sites and articles that relate to charity donations. Sure it's a 'feel good' phrase for those donating, but I'm quite sure there was no disrespect intended. :D

[BuildingScout]

All toys collected will be generously donated ...?! Good Christmas initiative. I hope the immodesty is unintentional. ;)

As a friend used to say in jest: "it is a sign of my immense modesty".

[panamaniac]

The fun of English what the way she gets spoke.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Taya, a women's clothing store with their original location in St. Jacobs (http://www.stjacobs.com/html/retailers_q.html), has opened a 2nd location in Downtown Kitchener @ 157 King Street West. Speaking to the owner she seemed very upbeat on the revitalization taking place downtown, in particular the Mayfair Hotel redevelopment (http://www.wonderfulwaterloo.com/showthread.php?t=1163) directly across the street. She's planning to take part in the Façade Improvement Grant Program (http://www.wonderfulwaterloo.com/showthread.php?t=91), although that's still a few months away. I wish her the best of luck!


June 22, 2011

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