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NewfBC Mar 21, 2017 4:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sox (Post 7746688)
Which , when you think about it, doesn't make any sense whatsoever, because there already is a much bigger Winners already down the street.

Fool me once...........
we've got a new mall that recently opened here that have a Winners and Marshalls a few stores away from each other.

Ron.

Marty_Mcfly Mar 22, 2017 2:18 PM
It's not like this hasn't happened on Stavanger Drive before, with Future Shop and Best Buy literally across the street from one another.

SpongeG Mar 23, 2017 3:31 AM
Marshalls is set up to be more designer and such, they have a better shoe department.

Before Marshalls got bought out by TJ Maxx they were kinda better for selection I thought, but the stores themselves looked pretty bad, TJ maxx really seems to have made them look nicer.

They still aren't as cheap as ROSS, that store is a disaster but you can find some really cheap stuff there. I wonder if they will try come to Canada.

rthomasd Apr 3, 2017 4:30 PM
Looks like another business is getting ready to setup in the old Canadian Tire Building on Elizabeth Ave as City Council has approved a construction permit for Sugar Mama's Bakery.

PoscStudent Apr 3, 2017 5:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SpongeG (Post 7748836)
Marshalls is set up to be more designer and such, they have a better shoe department.

Before Marshalls got bought out by TJ Maxx they were kinda better for selection I thought, but the stores themselves looked pretty bad, TJ maxx really seems to have made them look nicer.

They still aren't as cheap as ROSS, that store is a disaster but you can find some really cheap stuff there. I wonder if they will try come to Canada.
In the men's section, they have many of the same items as Winners. I was told the other day that the Women's section was a lot more expensive than Winners, so maybe they have higher end things there. The only difference I noticed was they had a number of men's suits and blazers, which you rarely see at Winners. As you mentioned, the shoe department is also different.

The Marshall's store is also a lot smaller than Winners.

rad709 Apr 3, 2017 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rthomasd (Post 7760765)
Looks like another business is getting ready to setup in the old Canadian Tire Building on Elizabeth Ave as City Council has approved a construction permit for Sugar Mama's Bakery.
Nice, thanks for the update.

Sox Apr 19, 2017 10:32 AM
Anybody have any information on the Coleman's Supermarket that was supposed to be opening on the corner of Torbay Rd and NL Drive?

Seems to me, it must be dead in the water, because it has to be over a year now since the Leased signs went up, but there has been no action on that space ever since.

jondrover Apr 19, 2017 9:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sox (Post 7777214)
Anybody have any information on the Coleman's Supermarket that was supposed to be opening on the corner of Torbay Rd and NL Drive?

Seems to me, it must be dead in the water, because it has to be over a year now since the Leased signs went up, but there has been no action on that space ever since.
Last I heard it was fall 2017

J_Murphy Apr 20, 2017 11:25 AM
Looks like construction is started on the parking garage for Avalon Mall. The entire parking lot at the corner of Thorburn and O'Leary is removed.

Malreynolds Apr 20, 2017 2:55 PM
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Originally Posted by J_Murphy (Post 7778569)
Looks like construction is started on the parking garage for Avalon Mall. The entire parking lot at the corner of Thorburn and O'Leary is removed.
FINALLY... been saying for years that they should make a parking garage for the Avalon its always hell getting a parking spot

ec1983 Apr 20, 2017 6:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sox (Post 7777214)
Anybody have any information on the Coleman's Supermarket that was supposed to be opening on the corner of Torbay Rd and NL Drive?

Seems to me, it must be dead in the water, because it has to be over a year now since the Leased signs went up, but there has been no action on that space ever since.
I don't know about the opening date but I can confirm that there should be movement on this one very soon. It definitely isn't dead in the water.

ec1983 Apr 20, 2017 6:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by J_Murphy (Post 7778569)
Looks like construction is started on the parking garage for Avalon Mall. The entire parking lot at the corner of Thorburn and O'Leary is removed.
Does anyone think there is a mall expansion or revamp planned following the completion of the garage. They are adding almost 700 spaces to the total parking. I'm betting they will be expanding the mall into the parking lot adjacent to Sears.

KAO79 Apr 20, 2017 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ec1983 (Post 7779052)
Does anyone think there is a mall expansion or revamp planned following the completion of the garage. They are adding almost 700 spaces to the total parking. I'm betting they will be expanding the mall into the parking lot adjacent to Sears.
There is definitely a mall expansion in the works... the new parking garage is just the tip of the iceberg. Don't expect anything right away though :-)

PoscStudent Apr 21, 2017 11:01 PM
I didn't realize but Golf Town on White Rose Drive closed last year. I was in their parking lot earlier and noticed that it was shut down. Turns out it shut down last October though.

Arrakis Apr 24, 2017 3:51 PM
Some interesting news about the Irving Big Stop in Goobies.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/busin...8&filter=5599t

J_Murphy Apr 26, 2017 11:25 AM
Avalon Mall in early stages of multimillion-dollar, multi-year redevelopment
 
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The Avalon Mall celebrated 50 years of operation on Tuesday, and patrons will be excited to learn of some major developments already in the works that will set up the province’s largest shopping centre for another 50 years.

Marcel Elliott, regional leasing and property manager for mall owners Crombie Reit, confirmed rumours of a significant redevelopment project over the next four to five years.
“I can’t put a dollar amount on it, but I can tell you it’s multi-multimillion for sure,” Elliott says.

Work on one major infrastructure project is already well underway on O’Leary Avenue, where an existing overflow parking lot will be replaced with a four-storey parkade. When completed in 18 to 24 months, it will provide mall users with 580 new covered parking spots and 850 in total on that side of the mall.

Elliott admits it will put a strain on parking issues at the mall, but they’re already at work establishing a plan on how to use other lands under Crombie Reit’s ownership — namely Woodgate Plaza and the Kenmount Business Centre — to alleviate some of those issues.

Those two properties are part of the longer-term mall redevelopment plan, but at least one anchor tenant will remain.
“Toys ‘R’ Us are there and they’re going to be there forever, whether it gets modified or expanded, we’re not really sure how that looks,” he says.

The four- to five-year plan will also address traffic issues on the mall parking lot, and is likely to include a new entrance to the main parking areas off Kenmount Road.

The Avalon Mall has seen a few renovations since it first opened its doors in 1967, some cosmetic in nature, some much more involved. A second floor was added in 1977 and expanded in 1987. In more recent years, there have been other additions, including the new movie theatres, Winners Homesense, the O’Leary Avenue parking area and skywalk, a redesign on the food court entrance, Dollarama and a suite of box stores built or renovated in the east and west ends of the main parking area.


As for inside the mall, which currently houses about 140 tenants, Elliott admits the national retail landscape has slowed in recent years due to the economic climate, and while sluggish here, interest in the Avalon Mall remains consistent.

“The vacancy rate here, historically for the last decade, has been very, very low, so we’ve always had a list of people trying to get here. We’re trying to bring the right people in and trying to bring in tenants that people want.”

To that extent, Elliott says mall management is very “picky and choosy” with who it brings into the fold.

“We’ve had some vacancy in the food court and we’ve been waiting it out to get the right tenants, as opposed to the first food vendor to come along.

“That’s always been the philosophy.”

Tuesday also marked the final day of operation for the Gap store. Elliot says the space is likely to be redeveloped into a space for three or four tenants.

“We are certainly talking to a bunch of different tenants. We have some deals confirmed with new tenants and we are also working to provide some of our current stores with bigger locations than what they have now,” Elliott says, adding that the storefront vacated by HMV last month is already set to become the new home of an existing tenant.

“We’re kind of working on a whole remerchandising mix of new and existing tenants getting new spaces, renovated spaces, bigger spaces.”

Tuesday may have been the mall’s technical birthday, but Elliott says they’ll wait until May 13 — Mother’s Day weekend — to celebrate with community groups in a more substantial way that includes a blend of nostalgia, food and entertainment. More details will be available at shopavalonmall.com in the coming weeks.
http://www.thetelegram.com/news/loca...ti-year-r.html

JCE Apr 30, 2017 2:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sox (Post 7777214)
Anybody have any information on the Coleman's Supermarket that was supposed to be opening on the corner of Torbay Rd and NL Drive?

Seems to me, it must be dead in the water, because it has to be over a year now since the Leased signs went up, but there has been no action on that space ever since.

Its listed on the Inventory of Major Capital Projects for 2017.
http://www.economics.gov.nl.ca/E2017...alProjects.pdf

2017 - Colemans - remodel of an existing 33,000 sq. ft. space to create a modern food market. (St. John's)

jeddy1989 May 8, 2017 1:25 AM
Here's a render of the new parking garage u/c at the Avalon mall. It was on a temporary wall they put up blocking the stairs to where the skywalk was.

https://scontent.fyqm1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...2f&oe=5984F147

jjavman May 8, 2017 3:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jeddy1989 (Post 7797973)
Here's a render of the new parking garage u/c at the Avalon mall. It was on a temporary wall they put up blocking the stairs to where the skywalk was.

https://scontent.fyqm1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...2f&oe=5984F147

O'Leary Ave. never looked so good ;-)

J_Murphy May 8, 2017 5:45 PM
Looks good! Now if only something like this can make an appearance at the hospital and the airport!

Offshore1 May 8, 2017 7:22 PM
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Originally Posted by J_Murphy (Post 7798581)
Looks good! Now if only something like this can make an appearance at the hospital and the airport!
For sure, a parking garage desperately needed at both places you mention. :)

Arrakis May 10, 2017 10:16 AM
Big redevelopment news for Avalon Mall announced in today's Telegrepam.

http://www.thetelegram.com/business/...velopment.html

Marty_Mcfly May 10, 2017 2:04 PM
An interior overhaul is long overdue. The storefronts look nice, sure, but the common areas have been stuck in the 70s for a very long time. New tile, new lighting, and all that sort of stuff will do the mall a lot of good.

I mentioned to jeddy a few days ago that it'd also be nice to see the Sears facade completely overhauled into something you'd see this century. I suspect though it won't happen until Sears closes down. I also suspect, at that point, that the sears store will be broken down into a large number of smaller stores, seeing as getting a large anchor tenant will probably be next to impossible.

Arrakis May 10, 2017 11:35 PM
Totally agree with ya there. The Sears facade is literally 50 years old now. Time for that stone to go.

Also makes sense to chop up the Sears space once that store finally throws in the towel. I would put a couple of big box stores there. Perhaps that's how they'll eventually get H&M and Forver 21 and those other sough after chains.


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Originally Posted by Marty_Mcfly (Post 7800751)
An interior overhaul is long overdue. The storefronts look nice, sure, but the common areas have been stuck in the 70s for a very long time. New tile, new lighting, and all that sort of stuff will do the mall a lot of good.

I mentioned to jeddy a few days ago that it'd also be nice to see the Sears facade completely overhauled into something you'd see this century. I suspect though it won't happen until Sears closes down. I also suspect, at that point, that the sears store will be broken down into a large number of smaller stores, seeing as getting a large anchor tenant will probably be next to impossible.

tylerTUBE May 12, 2017 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sox (Post 7777214)
Anybody have any information on the Coleman's Supermarket that was supposed to be opening on the corner of Torbay Rd and NL Drive?

Seems to me, it must be dead in the water, because it has to be over a year now since the Leased signs went up, but there has been no action on that space ever since.
There's now fencing up around the new Coleman's building, I live next door to it so I'll keep us updated on what happens as the weeks progress

rthomasd May 19, 2017 3:11 PM
Application for a sign at 650 Topsail Rd by Dollarama, there's been some reno activity there lately. Could this be a move from the Village, or just a road sign?
Haven't seen any mention of a tenant for the old Home Hardware. It's a great location.

Sox May 24, 2017 3:26 PM
Fantastic !
Just what we need --- another friggin dollar store !
I hope they combine it with a Tim Horton's and a Tattoo parlour --- to make the ultimate St.John's shopping experience.

Sense my sarcasm ?

Arrakis Jun 5, 2017 8:11 PM
I guess this may explain why it took so long for the Burger King to be built along Ropewalk Lane.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfou...lane-1.4143923

jjavman Jun 5, 2017 8:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Arrakis (Post 7825515)
I guess this may explain why it took so long for the Burger King to be built along Ropewalk Lane.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfou...lane-1.4143923
Yep!
Of course there are 2 sides to every story, but $50K for a crosswalk???
Originally quoted at $71K !!! :hell:
Not to mention $20K for a fire hydrant with 2 directly across the street.

Sounds to me like he pissed off some functionary at City Hall in the past, and got put on a revenge list.

colinpeddle Jun 6, 2017 1:38 PM
The arse is being ripped out of the old Target building. They're removing the bricks from what appears to be the entire backside.

rthomasd Jun 6, 2017 4:02 PM
The NGA HR call centre is moving out of the Village to the Target, taking about half the space. Should be done by Fall.

Engibeer Jun 7, 2017 11:23 AM
This may have already been posted but anyway, I was in VW/Audi the other day and the sales manager said they're about to kick off construction on a new VW dealership behind Wal Mart on Kelsey Drive. The existing building on Kenmount Rd. will sell only Audi products. Not sure on the timeline.

elizabethf1985 Jun 13, 2017 6:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tylerTUBE (Post 7803940)
There's now fencing up around the new Coleman's building, I live next door to it so I'll keep us updated on what happens as the weeks progress
How's the Coleman's coming on Torbay Rd? Any progress being made?

tylerTUBE Jun 14, 2017 1:51 AM
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Originally Posted by elizabethf1985 (Post 7833492)
How's the Coleman's coming on Torbay Rd? Any progress being made?
Picture is about two weeks old now, but the whole thing is stripped down to bare bones now, working on the facade now, the inside is going really well.

http://www.anywearclothing.co/upload...85101_orig.jpg

Tocchet22 Jun 16, 2017 11:25 AM
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - Water Street
 
Noticed this new store across from Bowring buiding on drive through Water Street yesterday. Is this a second store in the city or a move from Churchill Square??

JCE Jun 16, 2017 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Tocchet22 (Post 7836491)
Noticed this new store across from Bowring buiding on drive through Water Street yesterday. Is this a second store in the city or a move from Churchill Square??

From Facebook

"We're very excited to see the sign go up today!!
Our second location is almost ready for opening at 282 Water Street St John's :) #comeinforadip #chocolateovereverything"

jeddy1989 Jun 20, 2017 2:10 PM
The Avalon mall is FINALLY getting a face lift. They just announced some of their interior plans.

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In April 2017, Crombie Reit kicked off Phase I of the Avalon Mall Redevelopment. This multi-year project commenced with the demolition of the existing pedway over O’Leary Avenue and the start of construction of a four-level, 875 space parking structure. For more information on all the exciting things to come, we invite you to review the Press Release and the conceptual photos below.
http://shopavalonmall.com/assets/Uploads/Main-pic2.jpg

http://shopavalonmall.com/redevelopment

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CROMBIE REIT KICKS OFF AVALON MALL REDEVELOPMENT
St. John’s, NL – Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (“Crombie”) has launched a
three year capital investment program to enhance Avalon Mall's position as the
dominant enclosed mall in Newfoundland and Labrador. Upgrades will enable Avalon
Mall to continue to improve tenant mix and increase sales per square foot. The $54.5
million Phase I project coincides with Avalon Mall’s 50th Anniversary, and began in April
with construction of a four-level, 875 space parking structure. The project will include a
redesign and realignment of Kenmount Road vehicular access, and the redesign and
phased renovation of the centre's interior common areas, entrances and exterior facade
beginning later this year.
All interior common areas will be transformed with contemporary porcelain tile, acoustic
ceiling tiles, and wooden seating. Lighting will be updated to LED linear and recessed
downlight fixtures. Natural light will be in abundance, as plans include a clerestory to
replace existing skylights. Additional features designed to create an exciting and
engaging visitor experience will be finalized and shared later this year.
Work will begin on the food court early in 2018, which will receive the same lighting,
ceiling, and tile treatments as centre court, corridors, and atriums. While it is too early to
discuss new retailers or food court vendors, a new store front design criteria will be
implemented during the project that will align with the centre’s modern and simplified
new look.
Donna Vincent, Marketing Manager at Avalon Mall, believes that these changes will
enhance the customer experience when visiting the centre. “We’re grateful for the
support our customers have shown us over the past 50 years, and we’re really looking
forward to sharing a new and improved Avalon Mall with them,” says Vincent.
Crombie is also planning for the redevelopment of an abutting property on Kenmount
Road that was purchased in 2012. This redevelopment will improve two aging buildings
with new retail space with modern design, provide additional parking, and integrate the
redeveloped property with Avalon Mall by significantly improving vehicular and
pedestrian connectivity between the two properties.

J_Murphy Jun 20, 2017 5:39 PM
It seems to me that the area in the first photo, around "The Marketplace" wasn't done that long ago??
It will be nice to the rest of the place get a makeover, and see what their plans are for exterior work.

Sox Jun 21, 2017 10:33 AM
Hmmmmm. Funny. Every time I'm in the Mall, all I see are skeets in Fox clothing hanging out.
This new renovation is certainly going to bring a massive upgrade to the clientele according to these photos ! LOL

Engibeer Jun 22, 2017 3:29 PM
Sears in Avalon Mall lives another day. Corner Brook not so much.

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/business...ccaa-1.4172736

Malreynolds Jul 13, 2017 2:50 AM
https://scontent.fyqm1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...d3&oe=5A10FFC2

Image from Colemans facebook page of the new store and that they are hiring

IronMan Jul 24, 2017 6:46 AM
Looks like another crane is set to go up at the site of the new parking garage at the Avalon Mall. Looks to be one on site ready to be assembled. If so this will be a total of five. I don't ever remember five cranes like these in use at the same time here in the city. Not bad for all the negative vibes re the economy. I guess we take this as a good sign??? :)

jeddy1989 Jul 24, 2017 9:48 AM
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Originally Posted by IronMan (Post 7873758)
Looks like another crane is set to go up at the site of the new parking garage at the Avalon Mall. Looks to be one on site ready to be assembled. If so this will be a total of five. I don't ever remember five cranes like these in use at the same time here in the city. Not bad for all the negative vibes re the economy. I guess we take this as a good sign??? :)
I agree. Now if the Tiffany Village towers could get started, there will be tower cranes pretty much all around lol.

djslue Aug 9, 2017 5:40 PM
Ciniplex in Mount Pearl
 
How is this still open ? Been there awhile back and completely empty.

Tocchet22 Aug 10, 2017 12:46 PM
Ciniplex Mount Pearl
 
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Originally Posted by djslue (Post 7888555)
How is this still open ? Been there awhile back and completely empty.
I heard new cinemas planned for Galway. Will probably close shortly after they open.

Sox Aug 10, 2017 3:39 PM
They must have a Free rent deal with the landlord ! There is no way they make enough to meet their monthly Overhead ---- a busy showing for them is 15 people !
Employees must also been on Govt wage programs.
I could understand if this was a recent decline in their business -- but this place has been empty for years now ( 10+ years ) --- Makes no sense.

NewfBC Aug 10, 2017 5:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by djslue (Post 7888555)
How is this still open ? Been there awhile back and completely empty.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tocchet22 (Post 7889225)
I heard new cinemas planned for Galway. Will probably close shortly after they open.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sox (Post 7889401)
They must have a Free rent deal with the landlord ! There is no way they make enough to meet their monthly Overhead ---- a busy showing for them is 15 people !
Employees must also been on Govt wage programs.
I could understand if this was a recent decline in their business -- but this place has been empty for years now ( 10+ years ) --- Makes no sense.
This is probably why Cineplex cancelled the Theatre in the east end after they took over from Empire. If there's not enough support for 2 locations..

Ron.

Offshore1 Aug 10, 2017 7:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sox (Post 7889401)
They must have a Free rent deal with the landlord ! There is no way they make enough to meet their monthly Overhead ---- a busy showing for them is 15 people !
Employees must also been on Govt wage programs.
I could understand if this was a recent decline in their business -- but this place has been empty for years now ( 10+ years ) --- Makes no sense.
I'm not a big movie goer, but any that I do see are at the Avalon Mall. I had to think back to the last movie I did see in Mount Pearl - Sideways- and that was 13 years ago.
Hopefully they build a new theatre in Galway sooner rather than later.

J_Murphy Aug 17, 2017 3:52 PM
Sunrise Records is coming to the Avalon Mall.
http://www.thetelegram.com/news/loca...form=hootsuite

Malreynolds Aug 18, 2017 12:48 PM
oops wrong thread if a mod can delete this post..


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