The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by dreambrother808

Agreed about the Nordstrom space. Uniqlo could take a sizeable chunk.

As for that Rooms + Spaces, I knew it was doomed because I walk by weekly and have never seen a soul entering or exiting.

Sorry you missed me, as I picked up my 80% off sheet set. There were only three staff for the whole place, but the number of customers was about the same, so it wasn't overwhelmingly busy (for a Black Friday sale).

[Conrad Yablonski]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Sorry you missed me, as I picked up my 80% off sheet set.....

Some Guys have all the luck!

[madog222]

IKEA will close their Richmond distribution centre once the expansion of the Richmond store, which will include a distribution centre, is complete in 2025.

Crittendon said the company is targeting the store’s reconstruction to be complete by late 2025, and when the new space is complete the company would close its distribution centre at 7031 York Road in Richmond.

https://biv.com/article/2023/12/ikea-putting-more-100m-bc-expansion

[idunno]

That article also hints at a potential urban expansion. Nordstrom pls!

[Vin]

Without a complete overhaul of the interior Nordstrom space at Pacific Centre mall, Simons would work the best. Uniqlo only needs a much smaller space. However, if Simons were to take over, they should dedicate the 3rd floor to a food hall concept space, or even partner with nice chains like Eataly to complete the picture.

[connect2source]

Balenciaga has their signage up at the former Escada space at Alberni and Thurlow.

Photos by me :

[SpongeG]

did the renovation of that building not get approved? I wonder if they will stock the $1000 towel wrap thing.

[madog222]

Approved and complete, that is the renovation.

[SpongeG]

oh, it doesn't seem any bigger, i thought the point was to make it much much bigger.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

did the renovation of that building not get approved? I wonder if they will stock the $1000 towel wrap thing.

That's the renovation they applied for. Looking at the rendering I guess Balenciaga was always going to be the tenant.



https://www.urbanyvr.com/expanded-retail-space-planned-for-alberni-street/

Maybe you're thinking of that 1188 West Georgia retail rendering (not sure if it ever went beyond that)



https://www.wigwamvisual.com/projects/1188-west-georgia/

[theKB]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Maybe you're thinking of that 1188 West Georgia retail rendering (not sure if it ever went beyond that)



https://www.wigwamvisual.com/projects/1188-west-georgia/

This looks awesome - would be great if they expanded retail down Georgia. Given HSBC is in transition I would assume that building could take on a new tenant. Would pair well with the proposed patio for Karma Lounge on the west georgia entrance of the paradox.

[s211]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Maybe you're thinking of that 1188 West Georgia retail rendering (not sure if it ever went beyond that)



https://www.wigwamvisual.com/projects/1188-west-georgia/

Sweet mercy. What's that sidewalk width: like one metre at the most?

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by s211

Sweet mercy. What's that sidewalk width: like one metre at the most?

That's the Alberni side, but yeah, it's too narrow - like in front of Coast and Black + Blue.

[C3YVR]

[QUOTE=jollyburger;10103143]That's the renovation they applied for. Looking at the rendering I guess Balenciaga was always going to be the tenant.



https://www.urbanyvr.com/expanded-retail-space-planned-for-alberni-street/



I'm not sure what you are going on about, did you not read the article you linked? "...by expanding the podium to create additional retail space."

The diagram shows the glazing was to be pushed out past the original columns to create more retail space - that did not happen. The same glazing remains only the new glass awning and new columns to hold it up were added and some interior renovations.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by C3YVR

I'm not sure what you are going on about, did you not read the article you linked? "...by expanding the podium to create additional retail space."

The diagram shows the glazing was to be pushed out past the original columns to create more retail space - that did not happen. The same glazing remains only the new glass awning and new columns to hold it up were added and some interior renovations.

If you want to nitpick and you didn't read the article either obviously.

This storefront expansion will be accomplished by replacing some of the property landscaping on the Alberni Street side.

Touché

[C3YVR]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

If you want to nitpick and you didn't read the article either obviously.





Touché

Just keep on embarrassing yourself - it doesn't look like that either.

btw the renovated Louis Vuitton is complete at Hotel Vancouver.

[Vin]

Regarding 710 Thurlow Street:

Yeah the large retail expansion did not happen. They did renovate the space but only expanded out a little I believe. By the way, the renovation is completed and the space would be 100% taken up by Balenciaga. The sign is already up and I believe the store is also stocked: should be open in no time.

[osirisboy]

[QUOTE=C3YVR;10103315]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

That's the renovation they applied for. Looking at the rendering I guess Balenciaga was always going to be the tenant.



https://www.urbanyvr.com/expanded-retail-space-planned-for-alberni-street/



I'm not sure what you are going on about, did you not read the article you linked? "...by expanding the podium to create additional retail space."

The diagram shows the glazing was to be pushed out past the original columns to create more retail space - that did not happen. The same glazing remains only the new glass awning and new columns to hold it up were added and some interior renovations.

Ah, yes! I remember that. What they ended up doing seems underwhelming and extremely bland.

[C3YVR]

[QUOTE=osirisboy;


Ah, yes! I remember that. What they ended up doing seems underwhelming and extremely bland.[/QUOTE]

My guess is Balenciaga saw it the other way around, they probably thought it too monotonous, and since they can afford it preferred less space but more character.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by connect2source

Balenciaga has their signage up at the former Escada space at Alberni and Thurlow.

Photos by me :

Can't read the article but it sounds like the store opened yesterday.

https://theimpression.com/balenciaga-opens-new-vancouver-store/

Signage is super bright at night..