Comments on: Duthie Books to shut down at end of February

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:08:51 +0000

Oh no! I’m a Seattleite who always makes a stop at Duthie’s part of my visits north. This is a heartbreaker. Bless the owner for finding a way to pay her employees severance, though…that’s rare indeed in the industry.

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Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:42:37 +0000

[...] we have written before, Duthie’s last location will be shutting down its doors at the end of February. It seems that a proper wake will be held in its honour, and you are [...]

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By: Bill Barilko

Bill Barilko — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:18:51 +0000

When Duthie’s first moved onto 4th they crowed about Blackberry Books closing down, who’s crying now?

By: vancityguy

vancityguy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:11:27 +0000

Best wishes to the Duthie family. This is really too bad.

By: CoolDood

CoolDood — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:02:52 +0000

I love this store too. It’s such a nice place to browse books and buy a gift once in a while. But, fact is I buy nearly all of my books online. Better prices, more choice, lots of reviews & personalized recommendations, etc. How can a store beat that? It’s just too difficult. Tough biz to be in.

Sad… very sad, but, reality. So sorry to see it go.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:17:00 +0000

Louie asked about old-Kits shops still standing:
3H Craftworks Society at 2208 West 4th has been in the neighbourhood for 30 years. A not-for-profit organization, everything in the shop is handmade locally by adults who are unable to seek and maintain regular employment due to physical challenges and/or mental illness.

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:30:27 +0000

Duthie’s has been an anchor for me. I’m so sorry about this.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:29:24 +0000

I adore Duthie’s- whether i’m inside looking for a book or just passing by and checking on the books on display. So sad that this economy is closing all the W4th independents to close down.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:22:56 +0000

This is terribly sad. So many independent stores are dying off.

So, then, let’s speculate on what “unique” business will take Duthie’s spot: Subway, Starbucks, 7-11, Blendz, Aldo, Mexx, what?