The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 136

SpongeG · #**2701** Posted **Jun 8, 2010, 6:19 PM**

that would be cool - they are a northwest company and the family summer up the BC coast

officedweller · #**2702** Posted **Jun 8, 2010, 10:42 PM**

Well, Nordstrom's first store in Manhattan (as opposed to suburban areas around NYC) was a Nordstrom Rack about a month ago (it has department stores in the burbs though). Apparently lack of suitable space was the reason for opening a Rack before a department store in Manhattan.

Van23H · #**2703** Posted **Jun 9, 2010, 1:26 AM**

I wonder if Holt Renfrew is considering opening a second store in the Greater Vancouver Area. I always thought the HMV Megastore on Robson Street would make for a great location for a second department store in Vancouver like Nordstrom, though it is a very small space.

Spork · #**2704** Posted **Jun 9, 2010, 3:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Van23H

I wonder if Holt Renfrew is considering opening a second store in the Greater Vancouver Area. I always thought the HMV Megastore on Robson Street would make for a great location for a second department store in Vancouver like Nordstrom, though it is a very small space.

Unless somebody were to kick CTV out...

SpongeG · #**2705** Posted **Jun 9, 2010, 4:19 AM**

kick zellers out of metrotown and they can go in there

I went into wind today on west 4th - nice store, they have 50% off their plans right now - for 6 months

s211 · #**2706** Posted **Jun 9, 2010, 4:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Well, Nordstrom's first store in Manhattan (as opposed to suburban areas around NYC) was a Nordstrom Rack about a month ago (it has department stores in the burbs though). Apparently lack of suitable space was the reason for opening a Rack before a department store in Manhattan.

In a recent New York magazine, the Rack's product mix got really good reviews in almost all departments when compared to Century 21, which I found interesting.

Van23H · #**2707** Posted **Jun 9, 2010, 6:39 PM**

Has anyone heard what is going into the old Kaplan's Deli on Alberni Street? Also has anyone heard about any major designers opening stores in Vancouver?

SpongeG · #**2708** Posted **Jun 9, 2010, 7:10 PM**

the old corner store in kits down on 1st has turned into an upscale looking deli - ie all dark, moody lighting, fancy displays etc.

SpongeG · #**2709** Posted **Jun 9, 2010, 8:16 PM**

the wind store on west 4th - pic by me

NewfBC · #**2710** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 2:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

the wind store on west 4th - pic by me

Is that a staff member outside the store? He prolly has to use his phone there cause he can't get reception in the store.

Ron.

wrenegade · #**2711** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 5:37 AM**

Mystery retail at Granville & Nelson

My pic. Flickr

SpongeG · #**2712** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 6:06 AM**

new arab eating place on robson - opened where there used to be a jewelry store...

By spongeg89 at 2010-06-09

and a new A&W opening on Alberni - thats 2 more for downtown (the other is on robson) - this one is about 2 doors down from the wendys/tim Hortons place

By spongeg89 at 2010-06-09

hrhsheba · #**2713** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 2:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Van23H

Has anyone heard what is going into the old Kaplan's Deli on Alberni Street? Also has anyone heard about any major designers opening stores in Vancouver?

I asked this question here some time ago and got no joy - have since found out, but forgot to post. Get ready to get completely wired!!! - Thierry Busset (the French chocolatier) is opening up a chocolate boutique in that spot. Scheduled to open in the Autumn. You can read more at:

http://urbandiner.ca/2010/05/01/thierry-busset-to-open-shop-in-vancouver/

Yume-sama · #**2714** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 2:50 PM**

Mmm. It's been years and years since I've had A&W, but they're most definitely my favorite "fast food" place.

As for Aladdin, I hope they make a mean Falafel. They have competition on that street.

twoNeurons · #**2715** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 2:58 PM**

Did A&W change their logo recently?

Conrad Yablonski · #**2716** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 6:46 PM**

We've been hearing about Nordstroms for years & years & years I wonder if this rumour has any substance.

SpikePhanta · #**2717** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 11:25 PM**

Hopefully they open a mcdonalds in one of those new places next to the alberniA&W going up.
Because the one on thurlow would be closing because of the popcorn bag.

also yume, agreed Babylon makes a very good fallafel

jlousa · #**2718** Posted **Jun 11, 2010, 3:10 AM**

Guess I'm the only person that doesn't like Babylon, first falafel there was decent, benn back twice and both times I was pretty disappointed. The place on Water St between Lamplighters and Fabric is always good, plus they're cheaper too.

Yume-sama · #**2719** Posted **Jun 11, 2010, 3:12 AM**

Hmm. It's always so busy

I'll have to have it again to remember if it is that good or not.

SpikePhanta · #**2720** Posted **Jun 11, 2010, 3:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by jlousa

Guess I'm the only person that doesn't like Babylon, first falafel there was decent, benn back twice and both times I was pretty disappointed. The place on Water St between Lamplighters and Fabric is always good, plus they're cheaper too.

That one in gastown is very good one my favorites!

i also like falafel king on denman