Ricki's…what's going on?

[xox2010]

I love Ricki's - I find the quality in stores (even the $$$ ones) is getting worse and worse, and Ricki's uses better fabrics IMO. Not that sheer, nylon stuff.

[SavvyLady]

I was at Ricki's in Ottawa and asked if they were closing, she said there are a few closing,the one's that aren't profitable, but the one I was at isn't closing..not yet, anyways!!

[Lyssia510]

Kitchener is closing. Go figure they're still planning on opening a brand new Cleo's there in a few weeks. If Ricki's didn't make it in that mall, Cleo won't either.

[Ciel]

I wish the purchasers/buyers would bring back two short-sleeved tops from 2007:the satin blouse with the huge white polka-dots on red or black fabric and the black and silver striped shirt (it looked great under a jacket). I'm not fond of the sleeveless looks of recent years or as xox2010 said, the sheer nylon fabrics of late in many other clothing lines in other stores.

[pippinelkhound]

But sleeves cost money!!! And add time to garment manufacturing! I'd love to see sleeves!

[trishka]

According to a comment made by Ricki's on their facebook page, all the stores that will be closing have been removed from the store locator page.

[nicolthepickle]

That's too bad. My very favourite skirt comes from there.

[Ciel]

But sleeves cost money!!! And add time to garment manufacturing! I'd love to see sleeves!

Sewing magazines (BurdaStyle & Threads) are good places for sleeved tops/ideas on sleeve alterations.

It's not just sleeves; it's the mid-thigh hemlines on dresses too. I saw the trend last year on K-pop stars and the style has gone mainstream. Not warm enough in Canada for that (unless there are warmer people who want such styles).

[AmandaPantz]

I am just appreciative of all of the sales, online or not, that they are coming out with. I am trying to build a workplace wardrobe on a grad student budget in the case that I do not get a scholarship for a PhD, and it is a tremendous help to be able to combine the seasonal sales with the increased promotions they are offering.

[Decaf]

SquareOne location is closing by the end of this month. Last time I check everything 30-50% off original price. Final sale.

I guess the rent make it non-profitable? It's a busy location.