Canadian Retail Thread

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by Boris2k7

*shudder*

That's like a sporty update of a look I used to call "the full Ottawa". It consisted of a hooded hydro parka worn with dress pants tucked into heavy winter boots. My first winter in Ottawa, I realized it was a matter of survival, so I cut them some sartorial slack, as I shivered in my cashmere overcoat.

For some reason, the full Ottawa is not as common as it was thirty years ago. Climate change perhaps?

[Denscity]

Originally Posted by OTSkyline

Canadian fashion explained in one outfit? THIS --)

American jacket, Canadian pants, and Australian boots.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

I've never noticed it in Ottawa. In K-W you might see them on some ethnic types (Portuguese, Salvadoran) but I think that would be the rare exception rather than the rule. I once embarrassed myself by referring to the look as "greasy" only to realize that the person (born in Portugal, raised in small town Manitoba) to whom I had said it was wearing shoes with Cuban heels! I have had a peculiar sensitivity to them ever since.

For some odd reason*, many many French Canadians seem to have a Latin or Latin American side to them that manifests itself in a number of ways.

*I say this because people in France are not really like this.

[ue]

Originally Posted by Acajack

For some odd reason*, many many French Canadians seem to have a Latin or Latin American side to them that manifests itself in a number of ways.

*I say this because people in France are not really like this.

Perhaps because technically, Quebeckers are Latin Americans.

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by ue

Perhaps because technically, Quebeckers are Latin Americans.

Can we PLEASE not go there! There was an interminable thread about that last year. It got heated and obnoxious and went absolutely nowhere.

[miketoronto]

With the going out of business sale, London, Ontario has lost a truly unique retail landmark, Kingsmill's Department Store in downtown London. The owner of the store has decided to retire, and with that one of Canada's last family run department stores is gone.

This is a blow to downtown London which is basically left without any viable retail in the downtown core. And the replacement use for the store will be a poor substitute for having a large retail store in the downtown core.


Photo: Kingsmills


Photo: Kingsmills


Photo: Kingsmills

[MolsonExport]

While we in London lament the loss of Kingsmill's, just across the street we have Covent Garden Market, where you can get your fill of artisanal olive oils and overpriced fancy cupcakes, and even hemp clothing.


It must be due to all the condo towers they are building in downtown London. Surely this must be why the retail is no longer viable. Well, we needed something to replace all those HQ jobs that have left this city, mostly for Toronto.

[MolsonExport]

Originally Posted by Acajack

Yeah, I see men wearing stuff like this sometimes here. What about in K-W? Or Ottawa?

I know that the young women in London (well, at UWO for sure) only wear Canada Goose Jackets. It is the law, apparently.

[Rusty van Reddick]

Originally Posted by ue

Perhaps because technically, Quebeckers are Latin Americans.

This was ever a debate? Hilarious. You're completely wrong- first, because "Quebeckers" can be any ethnicity (as can "Albertan") and secondly because for definitional, historical, policy-based and EVERY OTHER REASONABLE USE of the term "Latin American," French Canada is excluded. If you're going to argue that it's because French is "Latin," then that criterion is irrelevant since "Latin America" is often operationally defined as everything south of the US and includes English and Dutch speaking countries.

I can't believe this was ever an argument. The Canada board is ludicrous.

[miketoronto]

Originally Posted by MolsonExport

While we in London lament the loss of Kingsmill's, just across the street we have Covent Garden Market, where you can get your fill of artisanal olive oils and overpriced fancy cupcakes, and even hemp clothing.


It must be due to all the condo towers they are building in downtown London. Surely this must be why the retail is no longer viable. Well, we needed something to replace all those HQ jobs that have left this city, mostly for Toronto.

Make all the fun you want. It is a sad how how many our smaller Canadian cities have lost the vibrancy in their downtowns, including retail.

I think they are replacing Kingsmills with office space, which just won't add much to what is the main retail street of downtown.

The store was by all accounts doing well, and it even expanded a few years back. Shame he wanted to retire and that other family members did not take over.

[ue]

Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

This was ever a debate? Hilarious. You're completely wrong- first, because "Quebeckers" can be any ethnicity (as can "Albertan")

Technically someone from France could've had their family migrate from Poland 200 years ago and bear a Polish last name, yet they're still French and Latin culturally.

Latin America itself isn't just one homogenous blob of Mestizos, either. Brazil in particular, is extremely multicultural and yet it is still considered apart of Latin America and its people Latin Americans, regardless if they come from Portugal, Germany, Senegal, or the Amazon. I don't see how that's any different from Quebec's multiculturalism.

and secondly because for definitional, historical, policy-based and EVERY OTHER REASONABLE USE of the term "Latin American," French Canada is excluded.

I agree that's why I said 'technically', even though in common vernacular, they're considered two different entities and rightfully so.

If you're going to argue that it's because French is "Latin," then that criterion is irrelevant since "Latin America" is often operationally defined as everything south of the US and includes English and Dutch speaking countries.

Hey, these terms are never perfect!

I can't believe this was ever an argument. The Canada board is ludicrous.

No, some people are just arrogant, that's all.

[MolsonExport]

Originally Posted by miketoronto

Make all the fun you want. It is a sad how how many our smaller Canadian cities have lost the vibrancy in their downtowns, including retail.

I think they are replacing Kingsmills with office space, which just won't add much to what is the main retail street of downtown.

The store was by all accounts doing well, and it even expanded a few years back. Shame he wanted to retire and that other family members did not take over.

It does suck. He wanted to sell, but it seems as though there were no buyers. Such is the free market economy. You can't will it otherwise. It isn't the GUM (ГУМ) store in 1970s Moscow.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by ue

Technically someone from France could've had their family migrate from Poland 200 years ago and bear a Polish last name, yet they're still French and Latin culturally.

Latin America itself isn't just one homogenous blob of Mestizos, either. Brazil in particular, is extremely multicultural and yet it is still considered apart of Latin America and its people Latin Americans, regardless if they come from Portugal, Germany, Senegal, or the Amazon. I don't see how that's any different from Quebec's multiculturalism.



I agree that's why I said 'technically', even though in common vernacular, they're considered two different entities and rightfully so.



Hey, these terms are never perfect!



No, some people are just arrogant, that's all.

Overall Quebec is not generally considered to be part of Latin America. Even in Quebec.

Although references to Québécois’ "latin temperament" (tempérament latin) are heard all the time, in reference to more liberal attitudes towards sex, alcohol, partying, work-life balance, etc., when compared to Anglo North America.

But when people say this (latin temparement) I think they are talking more about France-Spain-Italy than they are Latin America.

[davidivivid]

Another $150M expansion project at the Gallerie de la Capitale, which would add about 150000s.f. of retail space. Following this expansion, the mall will have more than 2 million s.f. of retail space.

Projet d'expansion de 150 millions $ aux Galeries de la Capitale

Les travaux d'agrandissement comprendraient notamment l'ajout d'une galerie commerciale située sur le côté sud du centre commercial. Cette nouvelle construction, attachée au bâtiment principal, permettrait de hausser de près de 150 000 pieds carrés l'offre actuelle et d'accueillir de nouvelles bannières de commerces de détail.

[...]

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/affaire...yberpresse_B9_affaires_3004_section_POS1

[MolsonExport]

Interesting how QC and not Montreal has the largest mall in the Province.

But another way to look at it is Montreal's giant, wonderfully-integrated, conterminous downtown malls in the Peel-McGill-Bonaventure district of the underground city. Almost like a single establishment, with more than 1000 shops.

[GreaterMontréal]

The Blue Line will have a station at Les Galeries d'Anjou.

[SignalHillHiker]

Oh no...

lululemon is returning to St. John's with another summer pop-up store downtown for their second time.

I don't mind the yoga pants but the lack of lululemon sports wear and the over-abundance of high heels is how I tell Newfoundlanders from Maritimers. I hope that stuff doesn't get popular here.

Until now, it's safely been only available at one fitness store.

[ue]

With luck, everyone in St. John's will look their Vancouver best.

[GreaterMontréal]

Harry Rosen to significantly expand its Montreal flagship

''Harry Rosen will expand and renovate its Montreal flagship, adding approximately 11,000 square feet to the store. The expanded store will become the company's second-largest, following its 54,000 square foot Toronto flagship. New features for the Montreal location will include multiple shops-in-store as well as the company's largest shoe department.''

''According to CEO Larry Rosen, the 'new' Montreal Harry Rosen store will be state-of-the-art. ''

''Valet parking will be provided and a new streetfront entrance will be created by annexing adjacent retail space. ''

'' Saks Fifth Avenue is expected to open a store within the Downtown Montreal Hudson's Bay at 585 Sainte Catherine Street West. ''

http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-ins...-flagship-interview-with-ceo-larry-rosen

[Retail-Insider]

Score one for Montreal - a Montblanc store will be opening downtown towards the end of this month. It will be the second Montblanc store in the city, and Montreal will be the only Canadian city to boast two Montblanc stores: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2014/4/mont-blanc-to-open-downtown-montreal-store