Caban Closes Doors

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Read a press release a while back when Ralph Lauren bought the company that they'd be closing the Outlet stores and Caban shops down... and since the Outlets were liquidating (love my new hangers) I called Caban to ask if they were closing down and the the girl on the phone totally freaked out saying she knew nothing about it. heh. I'm certainly looking forward to the inevitable upcoming sales. Bargains to be HAD!

What about the stand-alone store on Queen?

Oh - NO! I was there today... I love Caban and have been shopping there for years (mostly when stuff goes on sale LOL, but still - love the place!)

From what I've been told by insiders, all stores nationwide will be closed. I am a little sad about it since it's usually one my "must stop by" stores on a sunny day. There will definitely be good sales going on, so stock up!

They closed the Montreal location a couple of months ago... they sold EVERYTHING, from the products to the shelves, fixtures and light bulbs.

They also had a progressive sale. on the last week, every day the prices would be 10% lower every passing day until closing. There were deals, but the employees got the best of it.

it's interesting that ralph lauren never put any care, effort, or support into the company. RL drove caban into the ground: by lying to its employees about who was going to buy the company and that yes - there was going to be a takeover, not a closure; about its policies and procedures and how they were constantly changed week to week; and about the vision they had for caban - yes we want to expand into the american market. club monaco may you share an equal level of success in your future! absolutely and no problem.

That's very sad. That's my favorite store. :(

I always wait for their sales and go load up on stuff.

Lily.

Extremely sad, I do stop by the store EVERY time I'm downtown...even if it means walking down to Queen all the way from Bloor. I'm there almost twice a week during the summer because I work downtown then, and the some of the staff already know me. Their sales are great. I've bought cups, pillows, utensils, lamps, chairs,...,and JEANS (oooh...that's gonna be a GREAT sale for Sevens and R&R). Hey, maybe it's not so bad after all...I'm kidding.

Better make a snappy trip to Caban - the Queen Street location is overloaded with people and it looks like most of the best stuff is gone already!

The good stuff is totally going fast, I walk super close so i stop by often and man oh man, people are buying in BULK! Expensive mirrors over 2K are sold too. If I had lots of money, I'd buy everything there, Hell, I would even buy the store! I'll miss it terribly.

Can anyone recommend stylin' and trendy places to buy housewares like dishes, plates, cups, etc., in downtown Toronto?

I just moved here and would like to buy some unique pieces.

BAD customer service received today.
even though you are closing your doors, these staff should at least behave themselves.

One of my other fav places is Urban Barn, www.urbanbarn.com, but really just walk down queen st. and if you want to pay more, go on King st. www.eq3.com, LOVE that store.

About the BAD service you got, was it from the Queen st one? the big one? Yeah, i noticed that they no longer care there, but i actually went to both Forest Hill location and Queens Quay and the service was GREAT, the energy was still up and they were just really friendly, AND they're still getting stock! GO!

I hear what people are saying about bad cust. service. Didn't have the usual fantastic service when i went in on the weekend, but they also seemed super understaffed and a little overwhelmed by cheap skates fighting for additional discounts. man, who knew it would go down hill so fast? I saw a woman screaming at an employee because she wanted an extra 10 percent on a towel with a pull in it, even though there were tonnes of perfectly good ones. ya gotta feel bad for the staff. I've been shopping at queen street for years and i know some of them have been working there for ages only to get the boot, and it's retail so it's not like they'll get severance packages.

Caban was just too good. Other retailers were scared.

I will never buy Ralph Lauren again.
GOD! I'm sick of american companies buying canadian ones so that they can close them.

P.S. Bad customer service... THEY LOST THERE JOBS. HELLO!

I also find this devastating. Their stuff is stylish and good quality. I really don't know where we are going to shop now. But we did get our leather loveseats for $688 each because of the bankruptcy...

I am an American who enjoyed shopping at the Vancouver Caban. Shame on you Ralph Lauren! Caban was a great store with great service. I will never buy anything from you again.

P.S. Another reason I won't buy your merchandise is because you are so short sighted you cannot make bed linen in CA King size. Not everyone sleeps in a twin. You are a moron!!!!!!

Caban is definitely an icon of toronto shopping. We're all incredibly sad to see it go. Although I've got to say, some of the deals they have right now are out of control. I don't think I saw a single item in their men's fashion department for more than $29. I managed to purchase at least half a dozen shirts, a few pairs of pants and a blazer for less than $100. Who cares if it's Club Monaco's last season cast offs - I bought a thick knit hoodie for $9, and you know they'll have the exact same hoodie in a slightly different colour next season for $100 . . .

Anyone know who's moving into the Queen St location? What a great spot for the right store.

Just in case anyone is wondering... The only ones in Toronto still open is the Sherway Gardens location and Queen St.

I called and closing date for Sherway Gardens is August 31 and Queen St. is September 13.

Queen St. location is fully stocked, which is weird, don't know how they're planning on selling all that stuff!

RIP Caban Vancouver and Hello Williams & Sonoma or H&M, whatever the rumours say.

Would be cool to see another furniture store, there's too much clothing ones already. Williams & Sonoma eh? That would be cool

OMG, Urban Planet is taking over that space? SO LAME. Walked passed it a few days ago, and saw the sign... just sad.

November 17
Caban is long gone!
I feel sad for the other stores on Queen st in TO. I have not gone back to Queen st since Caban closed. Same for many of my friends...
Oh well, I guess the city will replace the stores with more shoebox condos!

Damn it!! I still miss Caban!!! :(
That store was simply awesome!!