“My first real job was as a computer tech at 19, it’s been a long time in the industry for me,” says Kris McCann. “Seeing a lot of businesses open in the area, cool bars and little stores, I’ve just been envious of those guys and thought…what’s stopping me?” Today he welcomed his own addition […]
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Where your Mac dollars go
MacBook Pro $1,399 purchased at MacEast 6 percent profit (approx. $100) $10 Pure Profit Mortgage on the space Condo fees Utilities Staff x3: sales, technician and sales/management MacBook Pro $1,300 purchased at apple.com $100 Leaves the province MAC EAST SUPPLIERS Apple is the biggest supplier: 65 percent warehoused in Toronto, 35 percent is warehoused in […]
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Go local in the South End
Paper pleasures Before there was the internet, there was Atlantic News (5560 Morris Street, 429-5468), full of newspapers and magazines from around the world. The legendary newsstand remains a destination for your periodical needs—often going directly to the publisher to get titles you’re looking for—and more besides. Co-owner Michele Gerard shows us the new stationery […]
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Best Computer Store
Co-owner Jeremy MacNeil sings a familiar song with so many shops this year: sales are a little down. The good news is that the popular computer store’s service business has spiked, and it’s not because the products are being manufactured with less quality control, MacNeil assures us. “Everyone is feeling the squeeze of the economy […]