February 14th 2024.
A popular sneaker consignment store in Atlanta, Culture Atlanta, has sadly announced that they will be shutting down their doors due to multiple robberies that have occurred at their location. According to WSB-TV, many of the sellers who have entrusted their merchandise to the retailer suspect that the store's owners may be behind the thefts.
Culture Atlanta, situated in the bustling Cumberland Mall, has gained a reputation for selling top-of-the-line sneakers and designer items. The announcement of their closure was shared on Instagram, citing the numerous robberies as the main reason for their decision. However, this news has left many consigners feeling frustrated and confused, as they claim to have received little to no communication from the store's management. Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell reports that these consigners are left in the dark about the status of their consigned items at Culture Atlanta.
One consigner, John Gabriela, expressed his disappointment, stating that he and his brother have lost a substantial amount of money, totaling at least $50,000. He further explains, "I'm personally out about $35,000, and with my brother's losses, it adds up to another $15,000." Similarly, Stephen Kane, another consigner, shares that he has lost around $10,000 and has not received any updates from the store's owners regarding his items. He adds, "I'm getting married next month, and this loss of $10,500 is a huge burden on me. It's disheartening that they won't even respond to our inquiries."
The consigners also reveal that sales at Culture Atlanta were inconsistent, and when they attempted to retrieve their items from the store, they were met with difficulties. William Ortega, who consigned with the store, shares, "Even when we made appointments, they would cancel or claim they couldn't find our items." He goes on to say that he began to notice red flags as early as November or December when the store started giving him trouble with retrieving his items.
What is most concerning for the consigners is the lack of communication from the store's owners, with many finding out about the store's closure through a post on Instagram. To make matters worse, Culture Atlanta claims that along with inventory, $50,000 in cash was also stolen. However, an open records report from the Cobb County Police Department only shows one reported burglary at the store.
Adding to the confusion, the company representing Cumberland Mall has stated that the alleged multiple robberies mentioned on Culture Atlanta's Instagram account are false. Amid this controversy, the consigners and the store's owners are at a standstill, with many unanswered questions regarding the missing items and money. In the meantime, sneaker enthusiasts and fans of Culture Atlanta are left to mourn the loss of this beloved store.
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