The new year will bring a loss of three businesses in Woodstock.
Acorn Books in downtown Woodstock will close its doors for good after nearly three decades of serving area book lovers.
Originally called the Owl Book Place, the store was in a few different locations in downtown Woodstock before relocating to the Carleton Mall. The store was then purchased by a young couple who moved it back to Woodstock's downtown core. It was renamed the Owl Book and Gift Shop and was located in the Capitol Square building on Queen Street.
It then was purchased by Glen Piercy, who owned it when it relocated to Carleton Mall, and renamed Acorn Books. In late 2010, Acorn Books moved out to Main Street, next to the Pantry Shop.
Piercy has decided it is time to retire.
The Bargain Shop in the Carleton Mall has been holding large sales since early December to liquidate merchandise. Employees The Shiretown Blogger has spoken to have said that The Bargain Shop is having difficulty competing with the nearby Wal-Mart and Atlantic Superstore.
The closure of The Bargain Shop in Woodstock will have a huge impact on local charities. The Woodstock location has been a huge supporter of Easter Seals for many years. This store's support for the charity dates back to when SAAN was in that location.
Lazer & Co., a jean store in Carleton Mall, is also closing. The closure of Lazer & Co. is said to be due to a lack of customer support and lack of visibility in the mall.
The loss of Acorn Books will definitely create a void in the community. "The Acorn" was the only book store in Woodstock. The Bargain Shop's decision to close will not only hurt charities, but will cause a loss of a few jobs and the store will be missed by shoppers. Lazer & Co.'s closure will also mean a few people out of work.
Acorn Books in downtown Woodstock will close its doors for good after nearly three decades of serving area book lovers.
Originally called the Owl Book Place, the store was in a few different locations in downtown Woodstock before relocating to the Carleton Mall. The store was then purchased by a young couple who moved it back to Woodstock's downtown core. It was renamed the Owl Book and Gift Shop and was located in the Capitol Square building on Queen Street.
It then was purchased by Glen Piercy, who owned it when it relocated to Carleton Mall, and renamed Acorn Books. In late 2010, Acorn Books moved out to Main Street, next to the Pantry Shop.
Piercy has decided it is time to retire.
The Bargain Shop in the Carleton Mall has been holding large sales since early December to liquidate merchandise. Employees The Shiretown Blogger has spoken to have said that The Bargain Shop is having difficulty competing with the nearby Wal-Mart and Atlantic Superstore.
The closure of The Bargain Shop in Woodstock will have a huge impact on local charities. The Woodstock location has been a huge supporter of Easter Seals for many years. This store's support for the charity dates back to when SAAN was in that location.
Lazer & Co., a jean store in Carleton Mall, is also closing. The closure of Lazer & Co. is said to be due to a lack of customer support and lack of visibility in the mall.
The loss of Acorn Books will definitely create a void in the community. "The Acorn" was the only book store in Woodstock. The Bargain Shop's decision to close will not only hurt charities, but will cause a loss of a few jobs and the store will be missed by shoppers. Lazer & Co.'s closure will also mean a few people out of work.
Acorn Books will close their doors on New Year's Eve. Best wishes to owner Glen Piercy in his retirement.
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