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LESS than 18 months after opening its new flagship store, River City Sports is no longer hoping for customer spillover from IKEA.

The 17,000-square-foot location in the Seasons of Tuxedo development has been closed down by the landlord, Toronto-based Centrecorp.

"They were behind on rent," said one industry source. "It was pretty significant. If you lived in an apartment and didn't pay your rent, at some point, you can't stay there anymore."

Another industry source said it was no secret River City was underperforming in the shadow of IKEA.

Cabela's, on the other hand, which is a few hundred feet west of the shuttered River City, is reportedly performing quite well with its mix of hunting, fishing and camping equipment.

A spokesperson for River City was not available for comment.

The chain's other three Winnipeg locations, near Polo Park Shopping Centre, in St. Vital and in Kildonan Place, continue to operate as usual. It also has two locations in Saskatchewan and a busy online presence.

It closed its previous flagship store on Henderson Highway earlier this year.