"The future of Steve's Music Store remains unclear after the chain announced plans to downsize operations, but news of the possible closure of the Toronto music institution has had visitors flocking to get in on liquidation sales and reminisce about the iconic Queen Street W. site. In recent days, the retailer posted a statement to its website saying it will be holding in-store liquidation sales and that certain locations will close, but it did not specify how many or which ones will be shutting down."
"Stefano Carpino, the manager of the Toronto location, said the Queen West store will hold a liquidation sale for 30 to 45 days but after that, the store's future is unclear. 'We don't know what's going to happen next, he said. Ottawa store manager Dan Sauve previously told CBC News that the plan is to close all but the Montreal location, but that hasn't been confirmed by head office."
"As news of its possible closure looms, Carpino said it's gotten so busy on some days that it's been hard to move around. I can't believe it's [going] away, said Clifton Corbin, a longtime customer. I'm going to miss the vibes. Just going into Steve's and perusing around, it's always been a great time for me. Since opening its Toronto location in 1977, the store's bold yellow signage and vast assortment of instruments have drawn in visitors from across the city and beyond."
Steve's Music Store announced plans to downsize operations and will hold in-store liquidation sales while certain locations will close without naming which ones. The Toronto Queen Street W. location will run a liquidation sale for 30 to 45 days, and its long-term status remains unclear. Head office did not confirm the number or identities of stores to close; calls and inquiries were deferred to vice-president Michael Kirman, who did not respond to requests. Customers have flocked to liquidation sales to purchase items and reminisce about the iconic Queen West store. The chain opened its Toronto location in 1977 and its first store in Old Montreal in 1965.
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