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Sun Diego drops in on Nineteen Nineteen
By the way you can not save something that does not want to be saved. The one and only thing that is correct in the article above is that Ocean House wanted out. By the way they were cleared to move back in and reopen almost 2 month ago.— October 3, 2013 10:23 p.m.
Sun Diego drops in on Nineteen Nineteen
One more bit of truth from someone that has had doings with the Carlsbad Outlet. We started Zories there as a kiosk. Let me tell you the cost is outrageous and they continue to squeeze the stores for more monies. Have you noticed the changes in the past year, where is the Chocolate Factory, The kids/toy store. They were pushed out when there lease was up with an incredible high increase. I know because our little kiosk at $2500.00 a month was going up to $3000.00 with them letting us know it would go up more on the next renewal. Well we were lucky enough to find the spot we have in the Village Fair. And I know that Sun Diego was seeing a big increase per square foot. so no they were not kicked out of the Outlets this is just smart business. By the way the next time you are at the Outlet give the hard working Kiosk guys and girls some of your time, don't just brush past them. Look the reality of this is that it is happening and really it is a good thing. We may come back as something else down the road. Here is how I am looking at this. As a business owner in retail. People do not come to down town, locals with shopping in mind. maybe food but not shopping. but now there will be something to draw them here to shop, as they are down here walking around with that mind set they will be more open to shopping the other stores. the food smells will always get them to stop and eat. But right now there is no reason for locals to come into down town. And how does another night club help that. If you look at the turn over of retail stors down town it is staggering. Face it Ocean House wanted out and I know this for a fact. because it was not working for them. And for everyone talking about weddings and the such really when was the last time the Belly Up had a weeding. If something like that went in it would destroy the interior of that building. Dave Nash and Sun Diego are San Diego locals and I know that they are working with the center to keep the inside looking great with a historic touch. And yes I am the owner of Zories Flip Flop & Beachwear. Call me if you want more. Matthew Harper Zories Flip Flop & Beachwear. 760-492-4049 www.zoriesshop.com— October 3, 2013 9:49 p.m.
Sun Diego drops in on Nineteen Nineteen
Look the reality of this is that it is happening and really it is a good thing. We may come back as something else down the road. Here is how I am looking at this. As a business owner in retail. People do not come to down town, locals with shopping in mind. maybe food but not shopping. but now there will be something to draw them here to shop, as they are down here walking around with that mind set they will be more open to shopping the other stores. the food smells will always get them to stop and eat. But right now there is no reason for locals to come into down town. And how does another night club help that. If you look at the turn over of retail stors down town it is staggering. Face it Ocean House wanted out and I know this for a fact. because it was not working for them. And for everyone talking about weddings and the such really when was the last time the Belly Up had a weeding. If something like that went in it would destroy the interior of that building. Dave Nash and Sun Diego are San Diego locals and I know that they are working with the center to keep the inside looking great with a historic touch. And yes I am the owner of Zories Flip Flop & Beachwear. Call me if you want more. Matthew Harper Zories Flip Flop & Beachwear. 760-492-4049 www.zoriesshop.com— October 3, 2013 9:39 p.m.
Sun Diego drops in on Nineteen Nineteen
Hi, I am the owner of Zories Flip Flops & Beachwear in the center down stairs. Even thou this is a move that will put me out of business I see this as a great opportunity for Village Fair and for down town. One of the biggest problems down town is that to few locals shop or even realize there our shops down town. This is something that will bring more locals in to the area and will help the small businesses. Yes some will be affected like mine. But for the most part it will help. There are some major changes coming to down town and to Carlsbad over then next 2-3 years. This is going to be good. Sun Diego is a local chain of surf shops. They were founded here and employ well over 200 San Diegans. If the store around and in the center will look for ways to capitalize on them being there it will help them greatly. And I know parking is a big cry in down town, well there are plans with the city council to make changes and to add parking, but not enough of the businesses are showing up to meetings and making a stink about it. Again I know this will help the down town and the businesses. Yes I am hating that I have to close I and my family have worked hard to make Zories work for us, but tomorrow is tomorrow and doors will open. I truly hope everyone around will look for the good that this can bring.— October 2, 2013 10:34 p.m.