Relevé Ottawa [400 Albert St] | 78/98m | 23/29f | U/C

[SL123]

^ Dollarama is useful to have tin the area, but I have to admit I'm surprised that both a Food Basics and a Dollarama chose to open there. My impression is that many of the people moving into those new towers are relatively good financially, along with a significant number of middle-income federal workers. Given that, I would have expected retailers that cater more to higher-income consumers. Food Basics and Dollarama tend to target more lower income shoppers, so their presence there seems a bit unexpected to me.

[kwoldtimer]

Not very exciting, but useful for folks living/working in the area. I guess nothing more upscale had interest, especially for such a large space.

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by SL123

^ Dollarama is useful to have tin the area, but I have to admit I'm surprised that both a Food Basics and a Dollarama chose to open there. My impression is that many of the people moving into those new towers are relatively good financially, along with a significant number of middle-income federal workers. Given that, I would have expected retailers that cater more to higher-income consumers. Food Basics and Dollarama tend to target more lower income shoppers, so their presence there seems a bit unexpected to me.

People who are financially good appreciate saving money like anyone else. There are other places to drop serious coin for those so inclined.

[SL123]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

People who are financially good appreciate saving money like anyone else. There are other places to drop serious coin for those so inclined.

I never said otherwise! What surprises me is that higher-end retailers don't seem to be interested in the area so far. Given the number of affluent residents moving into those new towers, I would have expected at least a few more upscale stores to open there by now.

[phil235]

Originally Posted by SL123

I never said otherwise! What surprises me is that higher-end retailers don't seem to be interested in the area so far. Given the number of affluent residents moving into those new towers, I would have expected at least a few more upscale stores to open there by now.

Lots of less affluent people in that area. I’d guess they outnumber the new residents by a fair bit. But I do agree that it is odd to see a Dollarama in such a high end location

[ponyboycurtis]

I'm not sure affluent people are above shopping at the dollar store.

How many places in the downtown core can you buy knick knacks and lightbulbs etc.

I need some basic dish towels. Welp.. time to get in the god danged Subaru and drive 10 kms.

[YOWhopeful]

10,000 sq ft for one Dollarama?

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by YOWhopeful

10,000 sq ft for one Dollarama?

Wouldn't that be about normal?

[BlueJay]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Wouldn't that be about normal?

Yes, their store size average is around 10,500 square feet.