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DEL.ICIO.USCrate & Barrel Perimeter Mall location closing
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I just received an e-mail alert that the Crate & Barrel store at Perimeter Mall is closing this Sunday. This location sells mostly housewares, unlike the Lenox and North Point Village homestores, which sell furniture in addition to the cookware/dinner/everything offerings.
I gave Perimeter a quick call; the few furniture pieces they have (such as the Dylan barstools) are being sold as floor samples, and cookware/dinnerware is now 25 percent off.
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By Melissa
June 4, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
Darn, that’s the closest C&B to me. Why are they closing? Lack of business?? I think we’ll be making a drive to Perimeter tonight!
Thanks for the heads-up, Katie!
By Katie Leslie
June 4, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
Hi Melissa, I’m awaiting official word, but my understanding it has to do with a desire for all C&B stores to be “homestores,” i.e. carry furniture, like the Lenox location.
By Melissa
June 4, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
Well, this closing has given me the nudge I need to go buy a new pepper and salt mill (HOPE they have some) and other kitchen gadgets. I bought a Microplane zester there not too long ago and I LOVE it! I’m also hoping to pick up some nicer paper plates for my 40th this month! EEK!
By Katie Leslie
June 4, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
I spoke with Crate & Barrel spokeswoman Bette Kahn, who confirmed that C&B is moving toward all homestores (read: furniture and kitchen goods) and away from malls when possible. Apparently the company’s lease was up at Perimeter Mall, prompting the closing. C&B has no plans to open another third Atlanta location, she said.
By Melissa
June 4, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
Thanks for doing additional research. We’re heading down in about 15 minutes!!
Love the Habitude blog!
By Melissa
June 5, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
The store inventory is extremely depleted, as you would expect. I did find my paper plates and napkins that I wanted, but none of the other stuff on my list. There are a few different coffee machines available, knives, pot racks, cook books, glass wear, picture frames, other miscellaneous gadgets and a few furniture pieces.