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Old 07-08-2010, 12:35 PM
 
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Hello again all!

Here to bounce another idea off all of you. Do you think there's a market for a running store in the Canton neighborhood? There are tons and tons of joggers, and the nearest store is in Harbor East, or the chain stores in White Marsh.

Do you think a comfort shoe store would do better? I'm thinking something like a 'Walking Company' that sells Eccos, Clarks, Danskos, etc.

Along this same route, does anyone have experience with Baltimore Research? They are a marketing consulting firm.
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Old 07-09-2010, 04:54 AM
 
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Two running specific shoe stores in Fells did not do well. They had a loyal following but too small to stay in business.
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Old 07-09-2010, 08:31 PM
 
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Location would be key. It could work in the Can Company, more of a running / exercise / outdoor store. It would need to be a destination, a place for joggers to meet up. Sponsoring races and being active in the community seem to be key for successful business like that, since you can't compete w/ the internet on price. I also would like to see a treadmill in there w/ a professional to diagnose your stride and make recommendations. A local partnership w/ UA would be nice.
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