The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 229

Built Form · #**4561** Posted **Nov 28, 2011, 9:57 PM**

In today's Business in Vancouver...

Calvin Klein seeks to re-enter B.C. market
Monday, 28 November 2011 09:47

Several Calvin Klein-branded underwear stores exist in the Lower Mainland and there could soon be a full store by the New York-based fashion giant.

“Through licensing, Calvin Klein took a stab out here on the West Coast, but the stores were licensed,” said Mauro Padula, who is vice-president of leasing at SmartCentres.

“Now, the real Calvin Klein wants to come in with a full-blown [corporately owned] store.”

SmartCentres is Canada’s largest developer and operator of non-enclosed shopping centres. It manages and has developed more than 200 retail centres.

“You might have seen some Calvin Klein stores closing out and leaving,” Padula said. “That’s because they were by a licensee. Now the people who bought the Calvin Klein brand and name [Phillips-Van Heusen (NYSE

VH)] are coming out here.”

Glen Korstrom
@GlenKorstrom
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SpongeG · #**4562** Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 6:05 AM**

ah i wondered why calvin klein had closed down its alberni store - nice news

LotusLand · #**4563** Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 4:43 PM**

Next to Running Room on Cambie a Yogurt place called Menchies is going in I believe. Drove by yesterday and saw a sign.

SpongeG · #**4564** Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 10:07 PM**

thats been that way since the spring

SpongeG · #**4565** Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 10:31 PM**

Tsawwassen mall projects moving forward

TFN to expand footprint to 180 acres as feasibility studies find development companies require more land

By Sandor Gyarmati, The Delta Optimist November 28, 2011

The major retail malls planned for the Tsawwassen First Nation would truly be a destination offering something unique, according to developers behind the project.

In an interview with the Optimist Wednesday at the TFN Economic Development Corporation's office, the corporation's CEO Chris Hartman and TFN CAO Doug Raines provided an update on the huge retail development that is gradually moving closer to reality.

Also on hand via phone were John Scott, vice president of new development at Ivanhoe Cambridge, and Lawrence Rank, one of the founding partners of the Property Development Group.

The economic development corporation announced this spring it had entered into a memorandum of agreement with the development companies that would result in 1.8 million square feet of shopping, office and entertainment space built near Highway 17 and 52nd Street.

Ivanhoe Cambridge's project would comprise 1.2 million square feet as a destination retail and entertainment centre. Named Tsawwassen Mills, it would follow the model of CrossIron Mills, north of Calgary, which opened in 2010, and Vaughan Mills, north of Toronto, which opened in 2004.

CrossIron Mills has over 200 stores, including Winners, H&M and Sport Chek, as well as movie theatres and restaurants. Vaughan Mills has many of the same stores and eateries.

Property Development Group is proposing to develop an outdoor retail space called Tsawwassen Commons. The company has been involved in a number of mall developments in Canada, the U.S. and overseas. According to the firm's website, some of its projects in the Lower Mainland include City Square in Vancouver, Eaton Centre at Metrotown and Station Square in Burnaby.

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Tsawwassen Mills would have approximately 17 "major retailers" and over 175 "smaller retail shops, a food court and retail kiosks," according to an information package provided by the TFN. The enclosed mall would be designed "around B.C. themes, including a distinct Coast Salish component."

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Read more: http://www.delta-optimist.com/business/T...forward/5779200/story.html#ixzz1f8VtHg9P

officedweller · #**4566** Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 10:36 PM**

The sign has been there for a while (even before Running Room announced).
Seems to be taking a while, but then again, it's not really frozen yogurt/ ice cream season...

SpongeG · #**4567** Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 10:46 PM**

the gap factory store opens in new west on friday (dec 2) 40% of the entire store until dec 8 - if you're a shopper...

no word on if the banana republic one opens at the same time (yet) but should be soon

hollywoodnorth · #**4568** Posted **Nov 30, 2011, 2:20 AM**

I hear from someone in the know that URBAN OUTFITTERS is taking a good part of the HMV location on Robson and will be opening a FLAGSHIP with furniture/housewares, the full 9 yards .... they will retain the Granville store and it will be a Specialty store

NewfBC · #**4569** Posted **Nov 30, 2011, 2:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

The sign has been there for a while (even before Running Room announced).
Seems to be taking a while, but then again, it's not really frozen yogurt/ ice cream season...

Yogurt seems to be the 'new' bubble tea.

Ron.

officedweller · #**4570** Posted **Nov 30, 2011, 9:55 PM**

I think it's the self serve do-it-yourself aspect of these new places.
Yogurty's in Pacific Centre closed down a while back (unless it moved to a back corner of the mall I never frequent - like anything north of the "new" food court)

LotusLand · #**4571** Posted **Nov 30, 2011, 10:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

I hear from someone in the know that URBAN OUTFITTERS is taking a good part of the HMV location on Robson and will be opening a FLAGSHIP with furniture/housewares, the full 9 yards .... they will retain the Granville store and it will be a Specialty store

That is a rumour that's picking up steam. Now that we all know it isn't Apple or Nordstrom Rack. I guess this makes sense.

SpongeG · #**4572** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 12:38 AM**

CB2 is hiring - but they have all these other places listed...

Quote:

Retail Office / Customer Service,
CB2
Burnaby, BC, CANADA; North Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Richmond, BC, CANADA; Vancouver, BC, CANADA

http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/13517410?uc=E8

hollywoodnorth · #**4573** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 1:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by LotusLand

That is a rumour that's picking up steam. Now that we all know it isn't Apple or Nordstrom Rack. I guess this makes sense.

as for Nordstrom .... I hear from someone in the know that they are looking at taking "part of the sears store downtown". nothing final just yet apparently.

incognism · #**4574** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 8:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

I hear from someone in the know that URBAN OUTFITTERS is taking a good part of the HMV location on Robson and will be opening a FLAGSHIP with furniture/housewares, the full 9 yards .... they will retain the Granville store and it will be a Specialty store

Overheard some UO hourly staff make mention of this, FWIW.

s211 · #**4575** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 4:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

as for Nordstrom .... I hear from someone in the know that they are looking at taking "part of the sears store downtown". nothing final just yet apparently.

Makes the most sense. Be interested how they'd slice the baby in two.

LeftCoaster · #**4576** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 5:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

as for Nordstrom .... I hear from someone in the know that they are looking at taking "part of the sears store downtown". nothing final just yet apparently.

That would clearly be one of their first choices, but that is going to be a very difficult scenario to play out. Many things have to fall into place for it to become a reality.

ozonemania · #**4577** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 6:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

as for Nordstrom .... I hear from someone in the know that they are looking at taking "part of the sears store downtown". nothing final just yet apparently.

This would not be my preferred option. For the mere fact that I think that the Sears building is an abomination and should be imploded for a better building some time down the road.

Denscity · #**4578** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 6:21 PM**

Naw lets not blow it up lets just install 2 floors of street level window glass and some led lighting. and powerwash it with bleach and then a thorough polish.

GeeCee · #**4579** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 6:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by ozonemania

This would not be my preferred option. For the mere fact that I think that the Sears building is an abomination and should be imploded for a better building some time down the road.

I think the lot is cursed. Tear it down and salt the earth.

officedweller · #**4580** Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 7:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

as for Nordstrom .... I hear from someone in the know that they are looking at taking "part of the sears store downtown". nothing final just yet apparently.

Makes sense.
Ditto on the comment about how it would be divided - and the consequential renovations to teh exterior of the building.

i.e. Nordstrom isn't going to enter the market with a "tired" old building facade.