[Moncton] Retail Thread - Page 24

OUIR@random · #**461** Posted **Oct 26, 2012, 4:24 PM**

I mean they are not doing themselves any favour, most people in Moncton don't even know what's going. The stores will be open and people won't know that it is now open. It will take months before things are really ''out there'' and people are aware, at least PetSmart and BB&B have signs, I think. Anticipation is one of the best form of marketing, just wait and see, Target has been planning their arrival since 2011, when it opens it will be insanely busy at the Northwest Centre store. Just nearby, Moxie's is now open and it's been known for a while that it's coming, people were talking about it last summer and people who did not know about the brand, researched it and looked forward to the opening. Anyway, we all get it, there is no point in me trying to prove my point again. LOL.

In other news, after reflection, JYSK would be a nice addition or Home Outfitters. I wonder how is Bouclair doing nearby? HomeSense is always busy and they have nice stuff, but my view of that Bouclair is just... meh. My wife doesn't even care to go there, only went once.

MonctonRad · #**462** Posted **Oct 26, 2012, 4:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by MadeWithCare

Whats the deal with the completed for a few months building on the far end the new Mapleton developments? I read here it was supposed to be some store called Tag, now nobody talks about it or says why the building has been left alone for months.

Still supposed to be Tag as far as I know. They don't plan to open until the dust has settled around all the major construction. In fact, I don't think they plan on opening until after Christmas.

The construction delays have caused problems with this development. Henry's Camera has apparently decided not to come because of this. Osh Kosh decided to open anyway, but in the middle of an active construction zone (which I find a little comical). Tag might have wanted to open sooner but decided better on it.

Things will all be sorted out by next Spring I'm sure.

OUIR@random · #**463** Posted **Oct 26, 2012, 4:46 PM**

Comical indeed, I told my wife that Carter's was open and she was like, huh??? Does that building even have a roof, as of now? LOL. She went and thought it was hazardous to have this place open already, construction going on, materials, heavy machinery and so on, silly really. I think some tenants or possible tenants here are at their wits' end...
Not wanting to sound like a pessimist, but I don't think BestBuy is coming, just a feeling. I could be wrong, I've been in the past. The first store does have the BestBuy blue outside, but looks a tad bit small indeed as MonctonRad said.

MonctonRad · #**464** Posted **Oct 27, 2012, 3:03 PM**

Exterior signage has gone up for the Bombay Company store at the Mapleton Centre. It would appear that this will be the next store to open in the development.

Also, about 80% of the parking lot is now paved.

mmmatt · #**465** Posted **Oct 28, 2012, 9:06 PM**

A vote of confidence today from Harvey's...I happened to ask at the drive thru if the current location will close when the new Trinity one opens. They said they will both remain open

This will in fact make Moncton the only city in Atlantic Canada to have 2 Harvey's locations.

MonctonRad · #**466** Posted **Oct 28, 2012, 10:07 PM**

For what it's worth, we are also the only city in the region with more than one Timothy's World Coffee location too.

We have two Timothy's (National Bank Building & Champlain Place). There's one each in Fredericton and Charlottetown. There are none in either NS or NF.

statbass · #**467** Posted **Oct 28, 2012, 11:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by mmmatt

A vote of confidence today from Harvey's...I happened to ask at the drive thru if the current location will close when the new Trinity one opens. They said they will both remain open

This will in fact make Moncton the only city in Atlantic Canada to have 2 Harvey's locations.

There are no Harvey's in the entire province of NL; although, I heard there's one coming to St. John's soon, but that's just a rumour as of now.

MonctonRad · #**468** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 2:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by statbass

There are no Harvey's in the entire province of NL; although, I heard there's one coming to St. John's soon, but that's just a rumour as of now.

You're not missing much.....

MonctonRad · #**469** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 1:50 PM**

The Bombay Company store is in fact now open at the Mapleton Centre. I had a look around this morning. Very nice, and a lot larger than their old store at Champlain Place was.

The Mapleton Centre is a hive of activity and I expect other store openings in the next few weeks.

Now Open:
- Golf Town
- Cleve's Source for Sports
- Ocean Trail Source for Adventure
- Moxie's Bar & Grill
- Carter's/OshKosh
- Bombay Company

OUIR@random · #**470** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 2:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

You're not missing much.....

I'll second that, those hamburgers are awful. I would much rather have a new Milestones or Kelsey's in Moncton than another Harvey's... I mention those because they are part of the Cara Group of restaurants which includes; Harvey's, Swiss Chalet, Milestones, Montana's, Kelsey's and Coza Tuscan Grill.

MonctonRad · #**471** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 3:01 PM**

I second the Milestone's sentiment. I've eaten there a number of times in Ottawa, Toronto & Vancouver. It's one of my favourite upscale but casual dining chains. It would go very nicely out in Mapleton near Moxie's.

I have in fact e-mailed Milestone's a couple of times suggesting they think about expanding to Moncton. Perhaps if other forumers did the same, we could get the ball rolling on this.

There is apparently a Milestone's getting built in St. John's, so perhaps there is still hope.

BTW - has anyone else noticed how insanely busy Moxie's is so far? The parking lot is always overflowing and cars are forced to park on the roadway pretty much all the time!

mmmatt · #**472** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 4:09 PM**

Both of the new expansion strips at Northwest Center are now full...which leaves Subway, Dentist office, and Rogers still to leave, to make way for Target's expansion.

I'm wondering if these remaining tenants will fill in some of Plaza 1909? Not Subway, but the other two perhaps...

drewber · #**473** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 4:11 PM**

It's so close to the other drive-thru subway I would think permanent closure would be a better option. Or maybe they have some unknown deal with target to be located inside the store we aren't aware of.

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Originally Posted by mmmatt

Both of the new expansion strips at Northwest Center are now full...which leaves Subway, Dentist office, and Rogers still to leave, to make way for Target's expansion.

I'm wondering if these remaining tenants will fill in some of Plaza 1909? Not Subway, but the other two perhaps...

OUIR@random · #**474** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

BTW - has anyone else noticed how insanely busy Moxie's is so far? The parking lot is always overflowing and cars are forced to park on the roadway pretty much all the time!

It is so busy, we haven't ventured there yet. There is alot of room in Moncton for more chain restaurants like Kelsey's & Milestones and the Moxie's is another example of this. I hope more are coming!
Restaurants in the Trinity area are always busy, there is room for more competition, I will say it again, competition is good for all parties involved; especially for customers.

I would say yes to a Jack Astor's Bar & Grill.
And please, we have enough Tims, and no more Pizza Delights, Subways, McDonalds, Swiss Chalet or even a St-Hubert Express. We are saturated with those offerings for the time being.

mmmatt · #**475** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by drewber

It's so close to the other drive-thru subway I would think permanent closure would be a better option. Or maybe they have some unknown deal with target to be located inside the store we aren't aware of.

Well given the number of Subways we have in the area (14?) I'm sure this location could remain somewhere near Northwest Center...perhaps if they split up the former Furniturama location next to NBCC?

JasonL-Moncton · #**476** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 4:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by OUIR@random

I would say yes to a Jack Astor's Bar & Grill.
And please, we have enough Tims, and no more Pizza Delights, Subways, McDonalds, Swiss Chalet or even a St-Hubert Express. We are saturated with those offerings for the time being.

+1

How about a Chili's, Appleby's, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse or 99 Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel (this would be a gold mine here)....and so many more!

gehrhardt · #**477** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by JasonL-Moncton

+1

How about a Chili's, Appleby's, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse or 99 Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel (this would be a gold mine here)....and so many more!

I second the Cracker Barrel Idea.

The closest one is Portland, and that's a long trip for lunch.

They haven't expanded to Canada, though.

OUIR@random · #**478** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 6:42 PM**

I'm 100% sure that Olive Garden, 99, Cracker Barrel and Longhorn is not coming here. Olive Garden have a few, very few locations in Canada (the other chains are US only) and I don't see them expanding in Atlantic Canada. I would not hold my breath for those here, Canadian chains yes, US chains I highly doubt it.
Chili's and Applebee's are few and very far between mostly in Western Canada, though one in Halifax. Applebee's is the only one in the list that could be found here IMHO.

MonctonRad · #**479** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 7:16 PM**

Agreed, but I would be very pleased if Applebee's were to come. The food is inexpensive but very good. I like the one in Bangor quite a bit. I find that the menu for the Applebee's in Halifax is not as extensive though. I wonder if there is a difference between the Canadian and American chains in terms of menu offerings?

Aside from Applebee's, I think we will have to concentrate on attracting Canadian chains to Moncton. Restaurants like Jack Astor's, Kelsey's and Milestones.

NBNYer · #**480** Posted **Oct 29, 2012, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by OUIR@random

And please, we have enough Tims, and no more Pizza Delights, Subways, McDonalds, Swiss Chalet or even a St-Hubert Express. We are saturated with those offerings for the time being.

Agree with all those brands... except for maybe St-Hubert Express. I'm sure they would do great in Dieppe. It's far enough away from the Carson drive location and that one is always busy.

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Originally Posted by JasonL-Moncton

+1

How about a Chili's, Appleby's, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse or 99 Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel (this would be a gold mine here)....and so many more!

Other "gold mines" would be either a Panera Bread or a Chipotle Mexican Grill.

I've seen both of those in the Toronto area, not sure how far they've ventured into Canada yet. They offer good quality fast meals and I'm sure they would be hugely successful in Moncton.