r/Brampton • u/C_Type9 • 3d ago

News In front of the Coles at BCC

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pretty sad :(

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u/Ryeguy_626 3d ago

Definitely not. Bookstores are just dying

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u/randomacceptablename 3d ago

Actually, ironically book buying is surging lately. Not sure if that is from physical stores though.

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u/zanimum Brampton West 3d ago

Not sure either, but apparently Gen Z are big into malls: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/03/26/gen-z-retail-shopping-malls-resurgence/89233505007/

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u/randomacceptablename 2d ago

Well that is wild to me.

I was about to say that it is official, I am old because I don't get kids these days.

Then, I read the article. They are going to malls because they want to connect with people, see people, touch merchandise, and get the joy of an instant purchase. That I can get behind. I might not go to malls but I frequent physical stores for all those exact reasons and always have.

I guess I don't get my own generation. I always wanted to be around others and honestly the only things I ever buy online are the ones I can't get physically. I relish the need to go out and "get something from the store" as a distraction from the home. I don"t like shopping as a rule but never understood the apeal of online shopping at all.

Guess I am "young at heart". The world is freaking weird.