[Moncton] Retail Thread

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by habskilla

Found this article about the takeover :
http://www.kulr8.com/story/30496958/cabelas-employees-say-managers-confirm-store-will-close-jan-1

I didn't know the deal was finalized.

I think you have to take the information in this article with a considerable grain of salt:

1) - It's a local TV station in Billings, Montana - hardly an authoritative source.
2) - They quote anonymous sources, mostly low level employees at the Billing's Cabela's store.
3) - Way too many fudge words in the report ("may", "potentially", etc).

The only thing we know for sure is that BPS is contemplating a takeover of Cabela's. Everything else (for now) is purely speculative. A BPS takeover might actually be good news for Cabela's. Everyone is concerned that the chain will be dismantled. BPS might in fact recognize the inherent value of the Cabela's brand and reinvigorate the chain with additional investment! It's way too soon to panic.......

[MonctonRad]

Speaking of Bass Pro Shops:

Their free preview of their "Santa's Wonderland" is tonight. It will be open from tomorrow until Christmas Eve.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...6915&cm_sp=StWdldNov2015_SP#jumpSchedule

[micks5477]

Pictures from the opening of Bass Pro Shop's "Santa's Wonderland" tonight. It was very crowded with free hot chocolate and cookies. A winter train display and kids got free stockings with a table for them to decorate them. I think this will be the best Santa display Moncton has ever seen.

Santa's Wonderland w/Santa's Chair


Santa and Mrs. Claus


Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman


Chrismas Tree


Snowman at North Pole


Foam Toy Shooting Arcade


Laser Shoot the Wildlife Arcade

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by micks5477

Santa's Wonderland w/Santa's Chair

Santa's chair seems a little small to me..

Does anyone know if Champlain Mall is still setting up there Santa's Village despite BPS having there own?

[micks5477]

Originally Posted by Scarface

Santa's chair seems a little small to me..

Does anyone know if Champlain Mall is still setting up there Santa's Village despite BPS having there own?

I believe they are. This weekend they had a Welcome Santa Breakfast and Max-FM was there.

[micks5477]

Hasting Ridge Plaza on Mountain Road has work and interior construction going on at the unit next to Ego. The new tenant is going to be a Yoga Studio.

[bigrivernb]

Champlain News:
UNIC ( handbag Kiosk) has closed to be replaced by a ............yup another mobile phone dealer....

[MonctonRad]

Lole is now open on Plaza Blvd.

[MonctonRad]

Progress continues on the conversion of the old Target space at the Northwest Centre into a new Canadian Tire

[MonctonRad]

According to the T&T today:

The new Canadian Tire at the Northwest Centre remains on schedule to open in March.

- the new store will have 60,000 sq ft of retail
- there will also be a 13,000 sq ft garden centre
- there will be a 13 bay auto service centre
- staffing will increase from 90 to 130 employees

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

According to the T&T today:

The new Canadian Tire at the Northwest Centre remains on schedule to open in March.

- the new store will have 60,000 sq ft of retail
- there will also be a garden centre
- there will be a 13 bay auto service centre
- staffing will increase from 90 to 130 employees

Good news for the Canadian tire store. I wish we had plans to see it would seem more real that this is happening for me but I can always do without.

[OUIR@random]

I saw in the news that Sobeys is opening its 3rd Sobeys Extra in Nova Scotia, it was also mentioned that they are looking at additional markets in Atlantic Canada for this new format. With all the talking about the Sobeys ''situation'' in Dieppe, I would not be surprised to see one of them opening around here. Sobeys is also a very strong brand in our region and very well represented. Secondly, I'm not convinced that Sobeys is leaving Champlain. I think they might do a renovation and it could become a flagship location, perhaps with the Extra designation, but I am only speculating. In any event, I think Sobeys would be wise to have the Moncton area on their radar with this concept if it's coming to New Brunswick. They also have one in Newfoundland. I don't think the concept is groudbreaking, but interesting nonetheless.

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by OUIR@random

I saw in the news that Sobeys is opening its 3rd Sobeys Extra in Nova Scotia, it was also mentioned that they are looking at additional markets in Atlantic Canada for this new format. With all the talking about the Sobeys ''situation'' in Dieppe, I would not be surprised to see one of them opening around here. Sobeys is also a very strong brand in our region and very well represented. Secondly, I'm not convinced that Sobeys is leaving Champlain. I think they might do a renovation and it could become a flagship location, perhaps with the Extra designation, but I am only speculating. In any event, I think Sobeys would be wise to have the Moncton area on their radar with this concept if it's coming to New Brunswick. They also have one in Newfoundland. I don't think the concept is groudbreaking, but interesting nonetheless.

I agree with you here I use to know the old Manager Mario, and his boys. and while he was manager was around the time the Rumors started about Sobeys moving out of Champlain place. I will not say it was him it could have been anyone who started the rumors but to me it's strange that there was more rumors of Sobeys moving out of Champlain place back when he was there as Manager, and 2 of his kids where working there at that same time. I heard about a potential renovation but I think staff is a little weary because of all the extra time it took for Walmart's renovation, and the fact Walmart had to close there doors a few days for a massive clean up

[Scarface]

Freddies Pizza, and donair's open it's 6th location in the Elmwood Drive area.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by OUIR@random

I saw in the news that Sobeys is opening its 3rd Sobeys Extra in Nova Scotia, it was also mentioned that they are looking at additional markets in Atlantic Canada for this new format. With all the talking about the Sobeys ''situation'' in Dieppe, I would not be surprised to see one of them opening around here. Sobeys is also a very strong brand in our region and very well represented. Secondly, I'm not convinced that Sobeys is leaving Champlain. I think they might do a renovation and it could become a flagship location, perhaps with the Extra designation, but I am only speculating. In any event, I think Sobeys would be wise to have the Moncton area on their radar with this concept if it's coming to New Brunswick. They also have one in Newfoundland. I don't think the concept is groudbreaking, but interesting nonetheless.

Here's the Chronicle Herald article for the new Sobeys Extra store in Tantallon (suburban Halifax).

http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/13...nveils-new-look-in-upper-tantallon-store

There is no question that the status quo is not an option for the existing Sobeys store at Champlain Place. It is badly in need of renovation. I think anything is possible right now. The acquisition of Co-op by Sobeys has probably put the kibosh on a new store on Dieppe Blvd. As such, it is probably equally as likely that Sobeys will refurbish and expand their Champlain Place store to this new format as it is that they would close the store and move it elsewhere in the eastern part of the metro area (like Harrisville Blvd). I expect movement on this file in the next 1-2 years..........

[josh_cat_eyes]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Here's the Chronicle Herald article for the new Sobeys Extra store in Tantallon (suburban Halifax).

http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/13...nveils-new-look-in-upper-tantallon-store

There is no question that the status quo is not an option for the existing Sobeys store at Champlain Place. It is badly in need of renovation. I think anything is possible right now. The acquisition of Co-op by Sobeys has probably put the kibosh on a new store on Dieppe Blvd. As such, it is probably equally as likely that Sobeys will refurbish and expand their Champlain Place store to this new format as it is that they would close the store and move it elsewhere in the eastern part of the metro area (like Harrisville Blvd). I expect movement on this file in the next 1-2 years..........

The thing is that Sobeys has an equally small and inadequate store on Paul Street. If I was them, I would have closed both and open a store where the Kent used to be on Champlain.

[rcarr311]

I haven't seen this on the forum but if I missed I apologize. I was speaking with a gas station attendant at the Superstore gas bar on Main St. He said that the building going in by the CIBC is going to be a Sally's Beauty Supply and a pet store.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by rcarr311

I haven't seen this on the forum but if I missed I apologize. I was speaking with a gas station attendant at the Superstore gas bar on Main St. He said that the building going in by the CIBC is going to be a Sally's Beauty Supply and a pet store.

Nope, this is new information - thanks.

Another pet store - Jesus Christ, how many of these do we need in the city.........

[Nashe]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Another pet store - Jesus Christ, how many of these do we need in the city.........

Dogs are the new kids. Since I'm talking about it, here's mine:

[L'homard]

Why is your dog so sad? LOL!
EDIT: Sobey's has often said in the past that their little store just off Paul St. is one of their best performers in terms of sales per square foot.