[Moncton] Retail Thread - Page 127

Nashe · #**2521** Posted **Mar 18, 2015, 3:55 PM**

I also like Gusto. Very nice place.

L'homard · #**2522** Posted **Mar 18, 2015, 5:35 PM**

Brooklyn Deli is closed. Gusto will be extended into the downstairs. The work is ongoing.

NBNYer · #**2523** Posted **Mar 18, 2015, 5:45 PM**

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Brooklyn Deli is closed. Gusto will be extended into the downstairs. The work is ongoing.

Brooklyn Deli was primarily a lunch place. This is another indication that competition is stiff downtown for lunch and that there is much more of a market for sit-down dinner places. We need more office workers and residential to support casual lunch places downtown. People don't drive in from suburban areas to go to lunch as much as they do for dinner.

MonctonRad · #**2524** Posted **Mar 18, 2015, 6:12 PM**

Geez, a half page of restaurant talk that probably belonged in the downtown section rather than the retail section.......

bigrivernb · #**2525** Posted **Mar 19, 2015, 2:28 AM**

On Freshii...there is a sign in the window saying closed until further notice due to a major maintenance issue on site.

MonctonRad · #**2526** Posted **Mar 19, 2015, 6:51 PM**

Confirmed - Party City is indeed going into Building "B" in the Mapleton Centre; so says the building permit in the front window. Interior work has already begun.

Shoppergrl · #**2527** Posted **Mar 20, 2015, 9:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Confirmed - Party City is indeed going into Building "B" in the Mapleton Centre; so says the building permit in the front window. Interior work has already begun.

I wonder when it's scheduled to open? I thought the paper had given the date of March 9, but they're not known for their reliability

MonctonRad · #**2528** Posted **Mar 21, 2015, 12:54 AM**

Welcome to the forums.

Yes, I recall the T&T giving an unreasonably early opening date for Party City. Since they are just beginning the interior electrical work, I don't expect any opening before June............

micks5477 · #**2529** Posted **Mar 21, 2015, 9:49 PM**

Stirsnack · #**2530** Posted **Mar 22, 2015, 3:27 AM**

looks like panego pizza is gone

L'homard · #**2531** Posted **Mar 22, 2015, 11:21 AM**

Gee they always looked busy whenever I went by their place. They had awesome ownership, fabulous staff, great prices and delicious pizza - but a horrible location. Hopefully they merely moved to a better spot.

BlackYear · #**2532** Posted **Mar 22, 2015, 2:06 PM**

I've gone to Panago a few times even though they were out of my way.

I'm willing to bet that if you mention the word Panago to a lot of folks in Moncton, the answer will be, "who, where, what?"

And yes, that location is not exactly the best. Second food chain to fail there. Capt' Sub was the first.

MonctonRad · #**2533** Posted **Mar 22, 2015, 3:30 PM**

Panago had decent pizza with unusual toppings. I'm sorry to see them go.

I think the problem is that they had a somewhat unusual product which didn't find it's niche in the local market. They certainly weren't your typical neighbourhood pizza joint, and their location on Plaza Blvd always seemed a little anonymous to me. It wasn't an "in your face" location on a major street in town and, for a business based primarily on a take out model, this could have been crucial in their demise. To combat this they would have needed to do heavy duty advertising. They started out with a decent advertising strategy, but that tapered off over time and I think that people gradually forgot that they existed.

Contrast that to the successful Papa John's model. They have three locations in metro giving decent and convenient neighbourhood coverage so that you don't have to drive all over hell and creation to pick up your pizza. Their locations are relatively high visibility (two on Mountain Road alone) and their product is consistently good. Papa John's also advertises all the time and has ongoing special promotions that draw in new customers. Panago could learn from this.

OUIR@random · #**2534** Posted **Mar 22, 2015, 5:38 PM**

I liked Panago because it was different and unique in Moncton, they had good products and was another option. I love brands that you don't see at every corner. The location was good (busy commercial area), but awful at the same time. Visibility was good, but accessing that plaza is a pain during most times. That whole shopping plaza is a mess to drive into, park and then leave. That shopping development is just poor planning, the parking spaces and driving lanes are undersized and I drive a small car... I think people just drove by and said no thanks. When it comes to food, people want a quick in and out. I think even Tims would fail there! LOL

bigrivernb · #**2535** Posted **Mar 22, 2015, 10:01 PM**

the Bargain Depot is coming to Moncton. www.facebook.com/thebargaindepot. they are rumored to be setting up at 118 Oakland Avenue, off mountain. from what I was told will open April 15. I'm guessing it will be like XS cargo.

habs33 · #**2536** Posted **Mar 23, 2015, 1:08 PM**

Today's T&T reports that Sleep Country will open April 1st
https://www.telegraphjournal.com/times-transcript/story/41727241/moncton-location-of-sleep

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MonctonRad · #**2537** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 2:54 AM**

I've been doing some thinking about Designer Shoe Warehouse at the Mapleton Centre.

These stores are usually about 20,000 sq ft or so, and as has been mentioned before, it would be hard to imagine a vacant storefront or existing pad location in the Mapleton Centre that would fit the bill. The only existing vacant spot that might work is in Building "B" and has been claimed by Party City.

It occurred to me that there is a fair bit of vacant land between the new Goodlife Fitness location and the Bombay Company store. This space might be large enough to accommodate a new building housing a DSW. This would be a good spot for them as it would face on the central parking lot in the main part of the Mapleton Centre, and would be close to Mode Choc and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Maybe this is the plan.

Thoughts anyone???

The only other real possibility is a combined pad location next to Sleep Country, but that isn't in the main part of the development and I think it would look funny there. DSW would be a major anchor for the Mapleton Centre and I think they would really want to put it in the centre of the development........

micks5477 · #**2538** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 12:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I've been doing some thinking about Designer Shoe Warehouse at the Mapleton Centre.

These stores are usually about 20,000 sq ft or so, and as has been mentioned before, it would be hard to imagine a vacant storefront or existing pad location in the Mapleton Centre that would fit the bill. The only existing vacant spot that might work is in Building "B" and has been claimed by Party City.

It occurred to me that there is a fair bit of vacant land between the new Goodlife Fitness location and the Bombay Company store. This space might be large enough to accommodate a new building housing a DSW. This would be a good spot for them as it would face on the central parking lot in the main part of the Mapleton Centre, and would be close to Mode Choc and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Maybe this is the plan.

Thoughts anyone???

The only other real possibility is a combined pad location next to Sleep Country, but that isn't in the main part of the development and I think it would look funny there. DSW would be a major anchor for the Mapleton Centre and I think they would really want to put it in the centre of the development........

I don't think they would have a stand alone building. Most of the Discount Show Warehouse locations I know of are part of an existing strip. I also do not believe they would open a location a couple of doors down from Pop Shoes either.

A good location for DSW is the old Princess Auto in the Norwest Plaza on Mountain Road. As previously reported there is someone already very interested in that location. Could it be DSW? We shall have to wait and see.

MonctonRad · #**2539** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 12:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by micks5477

I don't think they would have a stand alone building. Most of the Discount Show Warehouse locations I know of are part of an existing strip. I also do not believe they would open a location a couple of doors down from Pop Shoes either.

A good location for DSW is the old Princess Auto in the Norwest Plaza on Mountain Road. As previously reported there is someone already very interested in that location. Could it be DSW? We shall have to wait and see.

The Mapleton Centre website says that DSW is opening there.

The only question is where in the Mapleton Centre will they be located........

L'homard · #**2540** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 12:36 PM**

The former Princess Auto has been claimed. I forget by whom, but they've signed a lease.