The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 421

connect2source · #**8401** Posted **Jan 29, 2015, 7:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewfBC

Microsoft have announced they're opening a retail store in Pacific Centre. 3rd store in BC, 9th in Canada.

Ron.

Thanks Ron, I still have to laugh at how blatant a rip-off the Microsoft store design is, I'm surprised Apple hasn't sued them!

Source :Corporate Eye via http://www.ampagency.com/blog/if-you-cant-beat-them-copy-apple/

officedweller · #**8402** Posted **Jan 29, 2015, 7:40 PM**

There is a different floor and ceiling.
... and change the merchandise and the Microsoft store just as welll be a GAP.

SpongeG · #**8403** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 5:13 AM**

not much they could do in store design really, forgo the table route and use counters?

connect2source · #**8404** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 2:30 PM**

More about the Microsoft store in the Georgia Straight:

http://www.straight.com/blogra/817156/microsoft-store-coming-pacific-centre-vancouver

I wonder if they'll take the current Apple space on the upper level when Apple's rumoured move to the new extension under Nordstrom takes place? 3443 sq. feet sounds about the size of the current Apple store.

osirisboy · #**8405** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 5:39 PM**

So the new Apple store will be bigger? I have to say I hate every Apple store I have been in. It's loud busy and claustrophobic. Going in to get my phone diagnosed and fixed for example was horrible. I could barely hear the guy the process was rushed and frantic. No one I know enjoys going in those things unless they have to. I get Apple wants to have the stores look busy and energetic but how it is now is stupid

officedweller · #**8406** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 8:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by connect2source

I wonder if they'll take the current Apple space on the upper level when Apple's rumoured move to the new extension under Nordstrom takes place? 3443 sq. feet sounds about the size of the current Apple store.

The existing Lease plan, here:
http://www.cfretail.com/FloorPlans/PCLOP02_floorplan.pdf
says that Apple is 5,366 sq ft.
None of the other existing tenants have that exact sq ftage.
(Mexx is close with 3,690 sq ft)

Maybe Microsoft will be under Nordstrom too?

PS - the lease plan already shows Take 5 and Meinhardt at Canaccord Tower.

connect2source · #**8407** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 8:23 PM**

Thanks officedweller! I was also guessing Sony but it's far too small, my guess is Apple wouldn't want Microsoft in close proximity under Nordstrom.

SpongeG · #**8408** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 8:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

So the new Apple store will be bigger? I have to say I hate every Apple store I have been in. It's loud busy and claustrophobic. Going in to get my phone diagnosed and fixed for example was horrible. I could barely hear the guy the process was rushed and frantic. No one I know enjoys going in those things unless they have to. I get Apple wants to have the stores look busy and energetic but how it is now is stupid

the coquitlam store is huge i bet you could fit three pac centre apple stores inside

apple.com

LeftCoaster · #**8409** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 11:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by connect2source

Thanks officedweller! I was also guessing Sony but it's far too small, my guess is Apple wouldn't want Microsoft in close proximity under Nordstrom.

Microsoft will be going in the expansion. Apple might not want them so close to Nordstrom, but the building is going to have a big Microsoft logo on the side of it, so...

Joat · #**8410** Posted **Jan 30, 2015, 11:49 PM**

Is apple still looking for a spot on robson street?

officedweller · #**8411** Posted **Jan 31, 2015, 2:22 AM**

So is Apple moving to a bigger location under Nordstrom or staying put?

Jougho · #**8412** Posted **Jan 31, 2015, 5:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

So is Apple moving to a bigger location under Nordstrom or staying put?

Hey You,

I am hearing that Apple is going to blow everyone's socks off with the new location and I am not talking about their temporary new space under Nordstrom.

cheers,
j

connect2source · #**8413** Posted **Jan 31, 2015, 3:55 PM**

The Dynamite location at Robson and Thurlow is now closed, so aside from Aritzia Base the entire complex is now vacant at street level. I curious as to whether the owners will make extensive changes and perhaps a large flagship store will occupy the whole thing.

The vacant building looks terrible and is creating a rather dead feeling to the corner.

dreambrother808 · #**8414** Posted **Jan 31, 2015, 4:54 PM**

It seems like the landlord is waiting for the Red Robin lease to expire.

dreambrother808 · #**8415** Posted **Jan 31, 2015, 4:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jougho

I am hearing that Apple is going to blow everyone's socks off with the new location and I am not talking about their temporary new space under Nordstrom.

Here's hoping the rumoured Hotel Vancouver site goes ahead sometime soon!

Metro-One · #**8416** Posted **Jan 31, 2015, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

It seems like the landlord is waiting for the Red Robin lease to expire.

I am going to be really sad to see that Red Robbins go. That is probably my favourite restaurant location in the entire city. So nice to have a burger and a beer there and watch the action below from the wrap around windows. Not to mention the outside patio is always great in the summer.

Seriously, this city needs to retain / create more interesting places to eat (that are not insanely expensive), getting tired of ever restaurant simply being a first floor walk in.

Conrad Yablonski · #**8417** Posted **Feb 2, 2015, 1:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

....this city needs to retain / create more interesting places to eat (that are not insanely expensive), getting tired of ever restaurant simply being a first floor walk in.

Quite agree but second story anything selling food is a tough sell in a market this small.

Metro-One · #**8418** Posted **Feb 2, 2015, 1:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Conrad Yablonski

Quite agree but second story anything selling food is a tough sell in a market this small.

Yet that Red Robbins is a fav for many many people I know, because it is well advertised / visible and it orientated properly over looking an intersection.

Actually, one of the girls I have met here in Japan will be sad to hear it will go. (It is amazing how many young Japanese, even here in rural Japan, have spent time in Vancouver). As soon as i told here I was from Vancouver she told me about how much she loved the Red Robbins on Robson Street, haha.

Seriously, many of these massive redevelopments are taking a lot of character out of the city (I still miss the underground thrift store on Robsons with all the awesome buttons).

SpongeG · #**8419** Posted **Feb 2, 2015, 4:10 AM**

it does add some eyes to that intersection, i wonder why they would let it sit with so much emptiness, they must be expecting something to happen that we don't know about

officedweller · #**8420** Posted **Feb 4, 2015, 11:29 PM**

Starbucks to offer wine and beer:

http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/02/...r-wine-beer-and-tapas-by-years-end.html#

Target liquidation to start tomorrow:

http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/02/...for-permission-to-start-liquidation.html