The last of Toronto’s international newspaper and magazine shops has closed. The landmark Maison de la Presse Internationale at 99 Yorkville Ave closed up this week, victim of the media world’s migration to the Internet. The shop specialized in foreign newspapers and magazines and was a particular favorite of foreign visitors to downtown. Maison was undone by the same forces imperiling so much of the print media. “Digital is the one reason we’re losing sales,” said Cathy Ola, the store’s manager. “ People are online — they subscribe to magazines online. My customers say, ‘I already downloaded it online.’ That’s the biggest competition.” Toronto StarMaison de la Presse Internationale closes
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The last of Toronto’s international newspaper and magazine shops has closed. The landmark Maison de la Presse Internationale at 99 Yorkville Ave closed up this week, victim of the media world’s migration to the Internet. The shop specialized in foreign newspapers and magazines and was a particular favorite of foreign visitors to downtown. Maison was undone by the same forces imperiling so much of the print media. “Digital is the one reason we’re losing sales,” said Cathy Ola, the store’s manager. “ People are online — they subscribe to magazines online. My customers say, ‘I already downloaded it online.’ That’s the biggest competition.” Toronto Star