Wildwood Outfitters

[slow eddie]

i had an antique shop in wakefield. the rents will kill you. lack of locals shopping at your shop, etc. the only thing that kept us in the red was the out of towners during the summer months. parking was never the best for wildwood either. i personally do not mind spending a dollar or two more, to keep the little guy in buisness. the big box stores are ruining the american economy anyway. low pay, no bennifits, etc.

[Joe]

Take note that in Wickford, traditional retail space is giving way to professional space. A dog accessory store closes and a yacht dealer moves in, a linen store closes and a chiropractor takes the space, a candle store closes and a lawyer moves in. Now rather than having the quaint outdoor mall with retail stores lining the streets of ten years ago, you have gaps between the stores and the shopping experience is intractably degraded.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by slow eddie

i had an antique shop in wakefield.

You are an antique

Very sorry to see Wildwood go; they tried to carve a niche as a bait, tackle, kayak, clothing, hunting store. Me thinks a bit too much too fast. A shame, I need to get on first name basis with another shop who will keep eels on call for me..... maybe in Wickford

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

You are an antique

Very sorry to see Wildwood go; they tried to carve a niche as a bait, tackle, kayak, clothing, hunting store. Me thinks a bit too much too fast. A shame, I need to get on first name basis with another shop who will keep eels on call for me..... maybe in Wickford

Me too! Is the shop in Wickford, Wickford Rod works? I've never been there. I need to talk to them and see if I can arrange eels after hours. Bryan, I'll let you know what I can find out!