If you had asked me earlier what I thought this week would bring, I would have said a little bit of this...
and a whole lot of this...
I didn't foresee this all.
Unfortunately, this has been a long time coming.
And I guess the rest of it will sort itself out, one way or the other.
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Oh my gosh, of course I instantly thought of you when I saw the headlines yesterday. I frantically combed the list of closing stores and didn’t see yours, thankfully. But it’s got to be nerve-wracking for ALL employees right now and I’m so sorry! 😖 I have been a Dover customer since 1999, when I was a re-rider the first time, and I only recently retired my beloved Circuit saddle that I bought then. It’s still in terrific shape and I’m deciding if I can bear to part with it, because it has MANY years of life in it. Hoping that this fine institution will continue to serve equestrians well into the future.
ReplyDeleteIt's really sad and unfortunate that this lovely company is falling victim to the times we live in.
ReplyDeleteI was disappointed when the Buffalo NY store, the closest to me, closed in February of this year. I'm sad to hear they're closing more.
ReplyDeleteKeeping my fingers crossed that this will be enough to put them back on their feet and rebound from this.
This is 100% a private equity situation.
ReplyDeleteDover has been owned by a private equity company since 2022, which means the clock is ticking. Yesterday, we were told the entire company was being liquidating. Today, we were instructed to hold off on posting the going out of business signs. Tomorrow, who knows?
It's been a roller coaster.
I will say this: the Parker store - my store - is both profitable and amazing. It's been a privilege to work there for the last five years. I wanted another five... or ten. I love my boss, my coworkers and most of our customers.
I do not love private equity.
I hate rollercoasters!! The things is--when you're high, the view is fantastic!(i.e. your bestie Carol being able to visit, you finishing your Olive medallion, your Mother's Day get together, etc.) While I personally don't like literal heights, the drop can be something else!!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why you'd want to close a profitable store(especially being located in the horsiest state I've ever heard of!!) Isn't the idea of being in business to make a profit?? If it's doing so, then why close?? (I read on on another person's blog that Back In The Saddle is doing the same thing!!) In my state, several long established restaurants --like Outback Steakhouse is closing as well!! I'm personally upset about this as I go there every year for my birthday celebration!! I like their prime rib and I especially love the exceptional service that I receive from their staff!!
One thing about being down is from there, all you can do is rise back up!! Something good will arise from this situation!! Hang in there!!
So sad about Dover and the private equity company. The hospital I work for was bought by private equity too so I am sure the fate won’t be good either. I loved Dover catalogs and dreaming while looking at beautiful photos of the products.
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