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The merchants of the Rimouski region resigned themselves when the Costco store arrives. However, now want to take advantage of the economic windfall.
After tearing their shirt for months to denounce the arrival of the detail giant. Nevertheless, several have turned the page now that its doors will open on Tuesday.
The merchants interviewed by The newspaper intend to take advantage of a clientele that will come from everywhere in Bas-Saint-Laurent. Meanwhile, Gaspésie and even in New Brunswick.
Even if success is never guaranteed, that’s how the project was sold to them.
“The store is built, there is no choice. Consequently, After that, how can we get out of this experience in a positive way? In addition, I think this is the best approach to have, ”says Vincent Bouchard, nomadic shops in Rimouski and Sainte-Luce.
Vincent Bouchard. the co-owner of the two nomadic shops in Sainte-Luce and Rimouski, hopes to take advantage of the arrival of a new Costco to attract new customers in downtown Rimouski. Photo provided by Vincent Bouchard
“I see that as. perhaps, the arrival of a new clientele that will have the taste to come and discover our beautiful city center and our beautiful shop,” explains Marie-Ève Boulet, from the Boutique-Boutique Venus.
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The two also want to bet on the quality of their customer service to stand out.
Display. parking
To maximize the presence of a new Costco near Highway 20, the Rimouski-Neigette Chamber of Commerce and Industry requests the collaboration of the city of Rimouski.
The co-president of the Rimouski-Neigette Chamber of Commerce. Industry is also the owner of the La Baraque brasserie in downtown Rimouski. Photo Facebook page Brass Baraque Brasserie
“The short-term priority is really traders want take advantage new display. to tell them that we have a city center too. You have to put display at the top of the industrial climb, ”says Simon St-Pierre, co-president of the room.
In addition, with the large free Costco parking lot, traders do not feel like you are competing on equal arms.
The latter ask the city to review the free parking time, which is currently 15 minutes in the city center.
“It’s a shame to go buy a little something in the city center. end up with a ticket of $ 80 and more,” deplores Marie-Ève Boulet.
Costco Rimouski petrol pumps have been open since July 8. Photo Louis Deschênes
Get out
Simon St-Pierre acknowledges that sectors will be more at risk because Costco comes into direct competition with food markets. clothing stores and service stations.
Despite everything. those who were worried about the food coop who operates IGA and also convenience stores were reassured when the director general Denis Gigault confirmed that the cooperative model was not in danger.
Another institution in Rimouski, the 50 -year -old alphabet bookstore, believes that he has the tools to pass through the storm.
“We have a certain attractiveness which is there. we hope that the customers will be faithful,” says the manager Mathieu Raby-Labelle.
He recalls that Costco no longer sells books in the United States. expects the Quebec and Canada stores to do the same in the coming years.
Costco traders want take advantage new warehouse in Rimouski in figures
150 000 pi2 on the surface
200 jobs
16 Caisses to pay
700 parking spaces
1000 shopping baskets
18 petrol pumps
Traders want take advantage new
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