Trade Winds Closes
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Edit: It turns out that Trade Winds has only moved. Read more here.
I use to live just a few doors down from the 7th Ave furniture store Trade Winds. I always wondered how such a small place could stay in business, and the constant neon sale signs in the window indicated that it wasn't easy. The only place that looked more desperate for business was the former Park Slope Shoes across the street.
When it came time for my girlfriend to get a new dresser though, the proximity and convenience of the store was too much to resist. She ended up getting a pretty good deal from Trade Winds on an unfinished dresser that we stained and sealed ourselves. While it may not be as trendy looking as an Ikea model, it's made out of real wood and fits our simple decor.
Yesterday as I was walking down 7th in the pouring rain I noticed the "For Rent" signs on the window. I wasn't surprised, as it was only a matter of time before Park Slope rents, the failing economy, and tight margins caught up to them.
Labels: businesses, closing
4/21/2009 11:18:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)