RY213
07-08-2010, 12:04 AM
Megatunes are shutting down both their Calgary and edmonton stores. This is kind of sad, they are an institution in the local music scene.
The Megatunes store in Calgary will be closing by the end of the summer. (Google Street View)
Megatunes, an independent Alberta music retailer, is closing its two stores in Calgary and Edmonton by the end of the summer.
Sarafina Kaine, a manager at the 17th Avenue S.W. store in Calgary, put out a sign Monday advertising a 75 per cent off closing sale on certain items. Regular stock is already 25 per cent off.
"It's a sad reason to have a sale," she told CBC News.
Dropping sales are one of the reasons cited for the store's closing. Megatunes was known for supporting Alberta artists, offering an eclectic selection of music on vinyl and CD, and selling local concert tickets.
"Every single person that works here is extremely knowledgeable about what they do. And the reasons we're so knowledgeable is because it's what we love," said Kaine, who has worked at the Calgary store for almost five years.
'It's one of the best music stores. You can come here to find all the stuff that's very difficult to find or you can order it in.'—Michael Furley, Megatunes customer
"Music is something that we love, and it's something that we're passionate about. It's something we support whole-heartedly."
Mike Pleau opened Megatunes in Calgary in 1988, followed by the Edmonton location on Whyte Avenue in 2003. He died in 2008 but his widow continued to run the business.
Michael Furley — who has been a Megatunes customer since he bought his first heavy metal CD — said he will miss the independent retailer.
"I'm sad. It's one of the best music stores. You can come here to find all the stuff that's very difficult to find or you can order it in," he said. Furley said he'll likely turn to the internet to buy his music.
"I don't really like supporting commercial chains. I like the mom and pop sections of the city."
Kaine pointed out many businesses have closed on the popular 17th Avenue strip in the last few months, including a Rogers video store.
Megatunes employs nine full-time employees in Calgary and Edmonton.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2010/07/05/megatunes-close-calgary-edmonton-music-store.html#ixzz0t4HQINys
The Megatunes store in Calgary will be closing by the end of the summer. (Google Street View)
Megatunes, an independent Alberta music retailer, is closing its two stores in Calgary and Edmonton by the end of the summer.
Sarafina Kaine, a manager at the 17th Avenue S.W. store in Calgary, put out a sign Monday advertising a 75 per cent off closing sale on certain items. Regular stock is already 25 per cent off.
"It's a sad reason to have a sale," she told CBC News.
Dropping sales are one of the reasons cited for the store's closing. Megatunes was known for supporting Alberta artists, offering an eclectic selection of music on vinyl and CD, and selling local concert tickets.
"Every single person that works here is extremely knowledgeable about what they do. And the reasons we're so knowledgeable is because it's what we love," said Kaine, who has worked at the Calgary store for almost five years.
'It's one of the best music stores. You can come here to find all the stuff that's very difficult to find or you can order it in.'—Michael Furley, Megatunes customer
"Music is something that we love, and it's something that we're passionate about. It's something we support whole-heartedly."
Mike Pleau opened Megatunes in Calgary in 1988, followed by the Edmonton location on Whyte Avenue in 2003. He died in 2008 but his widow continued to run the business.
Michael Furley — who has been a Megatunes customer since he bought his first heavy metal CD — said he will miss the independent retailer.
"I'm sad. It's one of the best music stores. You can come here to find all the stuff that's very difficult to find or you can order it in," he said. Furley said he'll likely turn to the internet to buy his music.
"I don't really like supporting commercial chains. I like the mom and pop sections of the city."
Kaine pointed out many businesses have closed on the popular 17th Avenue strip in the last few months, including a Rogers video store.
Megatunes employs nine full-time employees in Calgary and Edmonton.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2010/07/05/megatunes-close-calgary-edmonton-music-store.html#ixzz0t4HQINys