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Originally Posted by TbayON
I wouldn't count too much on a Lowes yet. I think with Target's cold reception in Canada and the failure of Big Lots (at least according to company big wigs), American retailers are going to be a little more weary of jumping full on into the Canadian marketplace (I know Lowes is in Canada already, but not widespread). Canada was seen as a grand, unexploited market for many large American retailers without a presence here up until recently, I think that may be changing a bit. Thunder Bay contractors and many residents also tend to be very loyal to several local lumber yards. Home Depot locally has been a failure if one considers their original plans for Thunder Bay (which involved closing down pretty much every local lumber yard within a year of opening).
As for Costco, I would think they are one of the most likely big box stores to set up shop here. I am not sure the grocery marketplace in T.Bay has reached the saturation point yet, even with the arrival of No Frills. No matter the chain, grocery stores are always busy here. Costco would surely be an anchor tenant to get development going in adjacent lands if they permit development.
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I live in Timmins and shop in Sudbury quite often. I was surprised at how fewer stores T-Bay has when visiting there compared to Sudbury. I realized Greater Sudbury has slightly more people but both cities draw people from huge areas.
What I think T-Bay really should have because of its market size:
Costco
Lowe's
Princess Auto
Cora or Tutti Frutti breakfast type restaurant
Toppers Pizza
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