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WAIT, WHAT?: Foster's Urban Homeware calls it a day ... like a month ago
meancards.com I am totally bummed to be the last person in Philadelphia to learn that Foster's Urban Homeware, which moved last year from less-populated Fourth and Market to the heart of Old City's shopping district, has filed for bankruptcy and closed — without even saying goodbye!? Philadelphia magazine and the Philadelphia Business Journal reported on this sad turn of events last month. PBJ spoke with Foster's attorney, Brad Sadek, who said the decision is final. "Unfortunately, it's a sign of the times, a combination of the economy and the Internet." Here's Philly Mag's scoop on what's next for the store's owner: Now, the word from co-owner Ken Foster is, "We're doing OK, despite having to make the really tough decision to close the store after 15 years. We've moved full-time to our country house and 25 chickens have just joined us, so I have a great distraction while I decide what to do next." The storefront — still packed with merch (no closeout sale?) — is dark, and the website is "inaccessible temporarily." Where am I going to get my Mean Cards now? ucak bileti Posted 2010-06-05 14:21:05
WAIT, WHAT?: Foster's Urban Homeware calls it a day ... like a month ago
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Now, the word from co-owner Ken Foster is, "We're doing OK, despite having to make the really tough decision to close the store after 15 years. We've moved full-time to our country house and 25 chickens have just joined us, so I have a great distraction while I decide what to do next."The storefront — still packed with merch (no closeout sale?) — is dark, and the website is "inaccessible temporarily." Where am I going to get my Mean Cards now?
very great article thanks
Auh shucks! I went by there the other day to buy a greeting card...this is a huge disappointment.
I was perusing the 'net for gift shops and came across Fosters and the customer reviews. Was all prepared to drive into town when I googled their website and saw this posting. I'm REALLY the last one to know!! Never got to experience the store but it sounds like a great loss to the city.
I am so bummed, I have a $150 gift e-card to spend here and despite "registering" it with the store I got no notification! Anyone know how we can get in touch with Ken Foster?
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