[Moncton] Retail Thread

[mctnguy]

Originally Posted by stephan.richard

I was thinking the location vacated by Panago could be filled up by a Five Guys or even Krispy Kreme.

I'd like to see a Battered Fish or a Smokes Poutinerie Although I really need to lay off the fried food... ugh.

[MonctonRad]

There's something afoot at Mapleton Crossing.

There is excavation work going on, and footings are being installed in the lot adjacent to Princess Auto.

Earlier this year, there had been a request for variance at the PAC to allow a gas station/coffee shop in this location. I would imagine that's what's happening.......

This is a good location for a service type facility like this as it is immediately adjacent to the Mapleton exit from the TCH.

[josh_cat_eyes]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

It looks like the conversion of the former Target location at the Northwest Centre to Canadian Tire is beginning. The exterior cladding is starting to come off.......

I had asked them at the other store when they were opening when I got my fishing licience earlier in the spring. At that point they were not sure if it would be fall or spring, my guess is early spring. I don't know how much work they have already done inside though, so it's tough to say.

[bigrivernb]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I did a reverse look-up of the image you've been trying to post, found the URL but haven't been able to find a way to post it directly for you (it might be because it's using an https server). In any event, I did a screen capture and put it on my photobucket account so that it could be posted here:



You should try either photobucket or imgur. These two sites make it easy to post your photos on on-line forums.

Nice photo BTW, it shows the progress at BPS really well.

Thank you. I'm not a computer savie person. But that's the pic...It was when the signage was going on. A bit of an update....Ill get this photo thing eventually...lol

[bigrivernb]

Originally Posted by stephan.richard

I sent a email to Tagner Outlets to see what their feedback will be on the possible construction of an outlet center here in Moncton.

Also I cant wait to hear the news on tomorrow's press conference for Bass Pro Shops.

Does anyone know the possible opening date of the new Sports Chek at the Northwest Center.

Also can't wait what the future holds for the retail future of our fair City and I was thinking the location vacated by Panago could be filled up by a Five Guys or even Krispy Kreme.

Looks Like October 8th for Bass Pro.

[bigrivernb]

Smart Set at champlain mall is now closed...sign gone....empty lights out.

[micks5477]

Originally Posted by bigrivernb

Looks Like October 8th for Bass Pro.

The opening is now posted on their Facebook. "October 7th, Conservation Night is the opening celebrations. The 8th through the 11h is the Grand Opening with more surprises!"

[MonctonRad]

This looks like their own in-store incarnation of the Hopewell Rocks!

I predict this place will be an absolute zoo during their grand opening celebrations.

[josh_cat_eyes]

I don't know how they are going to fit all the cars in the parking lot when they open!! Maybe the plaza on Paul street next to shoppers will have a shuttle to their empty parking lot haha.

[bigrivernb]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

This looks like their own in-store incarnation of the Hopewell Rocks!

I predict this place will be an absolute zoo during their grand opening celebrations.

Hopwell scale is what it is...I was speaking to a insider a while ago who was working on the mock up. everything inside will look just like the real thing...they even had workers reattaching real bark to the fake trees....The work will be AWW inspiring. notice the water fall in behind the rocks....tide is rushing in..lol. Not sure you all Noticed the large boat a while ago in the parking lot? well its a ceiling feature now.

[OUIR@random]

BPS is coming up nicely and is mostly done. They really did step up their game. Looks great BTW, such a nice addition to the region. It will be a fierce battle between BPS and Cabela's. Stay tuned I guess.

In the automotive world. I see that they started building the new Audi & VW dealership in front of the airport, that's a long time coming. It will be great to have new facilities since the old location is outdated. Audi and VW will now have their own buildings however.

As for Subaru of Moncton, they are now part of the Steele group based in Halifax. I find this move interesting and I expect that they might bring other brands to Moncton perhaps; they have Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo in Halifax so who knows. I could see Infiniti coming to Moncton before these brands however, I say that because we don't have that brand presently in NB. I don't really like those cars (Infiniti) but that's just my opinion. I really like Volvo, but we have one in Fredericton and Volvo in general is very low volume.

[OliverD]

Originally Posted by OUIR@random

As for Subaru of Moncton, they are now part of the Steele group based in Halifax. I find this move interesting and I expect that they might to bring other brands to Moncton; they have Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo in Halifax so who knows.

And Porsche.

[OUIR@random]

Originally Posted by OliverD

And Porsche.

Yes, but I doubt that we have the market and mass here for this brand. Porsche is also owned by the VW Group and that's Dieppe Auto in our region. If Porsche comes here it will be brought by the Lounsbury group with the Audi and VW brands.

[OliverD]

Originally Posted by OUIR@random

Yes, but I doubt that we have the market and mass here for this brand. Porsche is also owned by the VW Group and that's Dieppe Auto in our region. If Porsche comes here it will be brought by the Lounsbury group with the Audi and VW brands.

I know Porsche isn't coming to NB anytime soon either but I doubt that Porsche being owned by VW has much bearing on anything in terms of dealer ownership.

[MonctonRad]

There was an article in the T&T today regarding the Bass Pro Shops grand opening date. There were two interesting tidbits of information buried in the article.

- At the base of that recreation of the Hopewell Rocks, there will be a 12,000 gallon aquarium containing all sorts of native fish species. An aquarium that size is as big as a typical in ground swimming pool!

- The BPS at Champlain will be the second largest of the four current Canadian stores. Only the BPS at Vaughan Mills (north of Toronto) is larger.

[L'homard]

I heard BPS boostign their 12,000 gallon aquarium but I think they mean 1,200 because that's the aquarium in The Rocks simulation, and it ain't no 12,000 gallons.

[OUIR@random]

I haven't seen the tank they are talking about but I believe it's 12 000 gallons and not 1200 gallons, 1200 gallons is quite small, it's about the size of a rural home septic tank, not a big tank if you ask me.
We will know soon enough.

[micks5477]

Some of the current pictures of Bass Pro Shop. I think that competition for customers between BPS vs Cabela's will be interesting. However, with BPS having ATv's, boats, fish tanks..etc. will attact more customers. More families shopping while their kids look at the fish, ATV's and boats.

[stephan.richard]

Folks its official that on the corner of TCH and Mapleton close to Princess Auto that it will be a Ultramar and a Premium Coffee outlet and they expect to hire at least 30 people at that place at Mapleton Crossing.

I hope that Cordova can fill in that spot with more retail options in that area.

[MonctonRad]

By "premium", do you mean Starbucks? That was my guess.......