Oh come on, another store closing because of landlord issues? Isn't this why B&N is closing? Maybe the town should step in and try to stop our losing these businesses.

That's two stores in the same shopping center......what's up with this landlord?

The unfortunate reality is that we are at the beinging of what will be the closing of many more retail stores. Business has been changing over the past few years and from a commercial real estate prospective, we say that Bricks are out and Clicks are in. You can thank your computer for this. Business owners need to rethink their business models. Even a small store in a local downtown has to embrace the idea that they need to sell products and services locally and globally. This phenomenon is not the fault of landlords or government.

Wonder what the 2 store closings in the next month will do to the ever increasing unemployment rate.

http://huntington.patch.com/articles/huntington-employment-unemployment-increases-in-suffolk-since-last-oct

Have heard that the landlord is looking to subdivide the B&N space into several smaller retail stores in the hopes of ultimately creating a shopping center similar to Woodbury Commons on Jericho Tpke. Don't what that may mean for the other retailers in the same strip...

always shop that center, start at Petstore, for food and treats, Hallmark for all my "special things" on to TRS, always a great sale, then ByeBye Baby for the little ones :) Bed Bath and Beyond is my favorite, along with Dress Barn, for those of us who cant shop at "teenstores", then grab a bite, either a great burger, or applebees, then end at the bookstore :( (never went to Lesters-too expensive) Now where do I go

That is just awful... but not shocking. Think about the two stores that are leaving that shopping center, B&N and Toys R Us. Items from those stores can be purchased much cheaper online. Both retailers probably projected that the increase in lease rates over 10 years (just for an example) will outpace their projected sales growth.

Barnes & Noble, yes. Books are easier and cheaper to get on-line than in the stores. But toys? I don't know many people who go toy shopping on-line. You want to see the toy, compare it to other similar toys, etc. You may need to buy batteries with the toy...losing both these stores is very disappointing.

The good news is that Don Pius is planning on putting multiple substandard multi-tenent properties on the Lowe's, B & N and Toys R Us sites so all is well in Huntington!

easier to shop online? maybe for the 50+ groups and younger , but alot of our older community do not use computers to shop

@Big_E - shopping for toys online is much, much, much more common and easier than you think. @Diane- that is unfortunate and sadly, retailers don't view the "older community" as the demographic they should market to.

As far as I know Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble aren't closing stores in other locations -so the idea that they are the victim of changing business models may not be as relevant as in other situations with boutique or mom & pop type independent stores - both stores also have significant online operations to support sales as well - anyone have any specific info on what is going on with the landlord???

I heard that there are 100-120 Sears and Kmarts closing, what is the status with our locations in Huntington? Any news? There seems to be empty storefronts everywhere these days. It's unfortunate.

Looks to me as if Lowes may be behind the scene planning with landlord to take over entire plot.

Why didn't we try to keep the businesses like Toy R Us and Barnes and Noble bookstore in Huntington? The Town of Huntington should have made some sort of deal with Federal Realty to keep the rents from going up for these businesses and other smaller businesses located on the same property. Obviously the town of Huntington doesn't care about keeping businesses alive in Huntington or keeping jobs in Huntington. Don't forget with all these businesses closing up, many people are losing their jobs. Let's get rid of all the old Town of Huntington Board members and replace them with individuals that care about keeping jobs and businesses alive in the Town of Huntington. Now is the time to act. Let's make our voices heard at the next Town of Huntington meeting before it's too late. If we don't do something, our town will become desolate and people will go elsewhere to spend their money. dg

Oops.. I meant to say that today is Penzey's last day...sorry...

FYI---Today is Penzey's (the spice store in the same area) day...they will be relocating to Carle Place on Glen Cove Road. I agree with dg; the Town of Huntington needs to wake up and do something to keep a variety of stores in our area that are accessible and affordable for all who live in the community. I know that Toys R Us added many jobs to our community each and every holiday season as well as providing employment for our highschoolers. I have heard that the Toys R Us location may become a Nordstrom Rack...just what we really need another clothing store...aren't there enough of those in the mall???!!! Frank Petrone you need to wake up and realize what is happening to the Town of Huntington!!! Look at Jericho Turnpike---car dealership after car dealership along with service businesses that cater to them (car parts stores, tire stores, car washes etc.). Is this really what you want for the Town of Huntington and in particular, Huntington Station???!!!

Try sending your councilpeople an email or calling their office...do not hold your breath waiting for them to call you back or respond.

Valid point about the spice store leaving as well...what's the deal?!

@Robert: "Actually none of the town board live in the station so none of them care" is exactly why I supported council districts when we had that vote, and why I STILL support them. Hunt Sta has no representation.

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