What’s next for Pointe-Claire Plaza after iconic video store closes?

POINTE-CLAIRE – As Pointe-Claire Video shuts its doors, after a 36-year stint, a new question arises that could be tied to the future of the Pointe-Claire Plaza.

Namely, what will go in an upstairs space now that the second-largest tenant of a 6,000 square-foot space is leaving?

Many current tenants at the mall are hoping a daycare goes in there. The reason being, it would inject younger customers into the mall.

Peter Green, owner of Ted’s Hobby Shop, is one such tenant.

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The mall is a unique collection of businesses: it includes an SAQ, a Uniprix pharmacy and is anchored by a Metro grocery store, but it’s mostly composed of mom-and-pop stores.

The mall’s management says the upstairs space could be divided into three units if a bigger-ticket tenant isn’t found.

WATCH BELOW: After 36 years in business, the iconic Pointe-Claire Video store is closing its doors for good. 

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