I apologize for revitalizing an older thread but wanted to mention I stopped by the store a few days ago to grab a couple of things and talked with a few people there.
Turns out, I actually know who the new owner is (well, one of the two). Small world. I worked the better half of a decade with him.
Anyway, most things seem to have stayed the same! Employees appeared in good spirits about the change of ownership and the general atmosphere feels like it always has. Hope this is good news of what all is to come of this wonderful shop!