Store closings

[fsu813]

When did RBS in 5 Points go out of business? I noticed it's "5 Points Antiques" now.

Though i never visited, that place was there forever......

[avonjax]

In San Marco, I see that the Bath & Linens store next to Underwoods has a "space for lease" banner hanging over it even though the store appeared to be open.  I guess the end is near for it and the landlord is thinking ahead.

Also read in the paper that Atlanta Bread closed in Lakewood although the article said they already had a replacement tenant moving in.

I was at SJTC over the weekend.  Cheesecake Factory still had a full house from appearances but the wait was only 5 minutes, not the usual hour plus.  Could have been that I was there mid afternoon on a holiday weekend.  Did see one vacant storefront on a corner in the new section toward Capital Grille.  Don't know if it was previously occupied.

More and more, I see vacant storefronts in the strip centers along our avenues.  Many stores appear to be closing without much of a whimper or press.

Overall, I think we still have way too much retail and agree that the worst in that area is yet to come.

MJ does a construction update each month.  Maybe it should go out to strip centers with the cameras and document the opposite, what's disappearing.  Unfortunately, right now that might make for a longer article.

the landlord is owner of the business..
A great loss for Jacksonville...They have great stuff....and I don't know of anyone else who carries the same merchandise

[copperfiend]

So I decided to go over to Tinsletown on my way home last night. There are four free standing restaurant buildings on the east side of Soutside Blvd next to Tinsletown. They used to house Winghouse, South Street/Dick's Wings, RJ Gator's, Gallery Eclectic/Legends/Something else I am sure I am missing.

[reednavy]

When did RBS in 5 Points go out of business? I noticed it's "5 Points Antiques" now.

Though i never visited, that place was there forever......

They were basically forced to downsize as the rent was jsut way too high. The main store is now inside the Metro Nightclub on Plum near McDuff, but have a kept a small spot inside the antique store as well.

[Deuce]

"The End of Consumer Culture" - This would be a great thing. Unfortunately, it needs to happen gradually and not cold turkey and also needs to coincide with a decline in population.

[civil42806]

"The End of Consumer Culture" - This would be a great thing. Unfortunately, it needs to happen gradually and not cold turkey and also needs to coincide with a decline in population.

You first

[copperfiend]

"The End of Consumer Culture" - This would be a great thing. Unfortunately, it needs to happen gradually and not cold turkey and also needs to coincide with a decline in population.

So it will never happen in India?

[tufsu1]

In the case of WingHouse, their lease was up and the landlord wanted to increase by about 25%....apparently they were doing just fine and hope to re-open in a new location sometime next year.

[copperfiend]

In the case of WingHouse, their lease was up and the landlord wanted to increase by about 25%....apparently they were doing just fine and hope to re-open in a new location sometime next year.

That makes sense. They would do great in Jax Beach.

[Captain Zissou]

In the case of WingHouse, their lease was up and the landlord wanted to increase by about 25%....apparently they were doing just fine and hope to re-open in a new location sometime next year.

25%?? Who was their landlord?  Smart move on their part, but I hate that they had to go through all that trouble.  I love wing house.

[fsu813]

reednavy,

RBS has kept a small spot inside the antique store?

(ha)

that must be interesting

[reednavy]

reednavy,

RBS has kept a small spot inside the antique store?

(ha)

that must be interesting

That's what it says on their website, via Metro's page.

The rent they were being charged was too much, so they decided to downsize, which was a good idea.

Plus, they also had a problem with people under age going into the store, specifically the adult section. That would've caused a HUGE mess to say the least.

[exnewsman]

I do believe the Applebee's in Regency has also closed. Although someone told me perhaps they are renovating?? anybody heard anything different?

[Sportmotor]

Plus, they also had a problem with people under age going into the store, specifically the adult section. That would've caused a HUGE mess to say the least.

That's why someone invented the mop and bucket

[reednavy]

That's why someone invented the mop and bucket

You just had to go there. Lol.