World's Window Closes In Brookside As Kansas City Retail Fades

Tonight we mark the end of an era and take a glimpse at the future . . .

RETAIL RAPIDLY EVOLVES AND CONTINUES TO ABANDON KANSAS CITY!!!

A big picture peek at this trend is worth considering because it doesn't bode will for urban centers and entertainment districts dedicated to attracting customers from across any given metro area . . .

"Retail stores’ footprints are shrinking in major cities like San Francisco and New York as companies abandon malls and large-format stores in downtown areas in favor of residential neighborhood locations that serve the new generation of remote workers."

And now an informative statement from a legendary local owner . . .

“Of course this time is bittersweet,” Jan Buerge, owner, said. “We are also looking forward to more time with family, leisurely travel, writing, photography and a host of other interests. We had no idea when we started as a tiny market stall in Westport in 1984 that we would grow numerous times including our move to Brookside."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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World's Window in Brookside announces it is closing its doors in March

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - World's Window in Brookside, a nearly 39-year-old store that sells clothing, home decor and more, announced it will officially close later in March. Owners Jan and Lonnie Buerge first told KSHB 41 News that they were looking to sell the shop back in November 2022.

Brookside staple to close its doors after decades

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Brookside store that provided a window to the world for decades is closing. The owners of World's Window say they've decided to close the store, 39 years after opening. "Of course this time is bittersweet," Jan Buerge, owner, said.

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