[Moncton] Retail Thread

[OUIR@random]

Originally Posted by Good2go

On CBC radio the Codiac Transpo traffic guy predicted BPS will be a triple hot spot later today.

The store will still be there tomorrow. And next week/month/year.

Hopefully their prices are less ridiculous than Cabela's.

Prices won't be higher or lower than Cabela's. They won't be giving stuff away, these companies came to Canada to make money. And with our low value loonie, don't expect much... Our dollar is barely worth 70 cents...

[David_99]

Champlain Place has now been rebranded as CF Champlain... Yeah, no one's going to call it that.



Edit: Photo Allison Toogood Times & Transcript

[Taeolas]

I can see it eventually just being called Champlain; but after all these decades, it's going to be hard calling it anything but Champlain Place. I doubt CF Champlain will be used anywhere but in official documents, news releases and possibly news articles.

I'm a bit glad Regent got out from their banner; CF Regent would have worked about as well as CF Champlain does. (It doesn't).

Hell that CF branding makes it sound military, like it's a base or a ship or something. ("Soldiers are gathering at CF Champlain for training before deploying to Afghanistan.") Then again, considering what Saturdays at Regent Mall looks like, CFB Regent would make sense.

[L'homard]

I hope to see some competition on price between BPS and Cabela's locally but it's important to realize that they each built their businesses on unmatched service, superior quality, wide selection and great guarantees, not on price.

[L'homard]

Survived Bass Pro. The crowd wasn't too bad. I think the mobs at Cabelas opening convinced some to come later in the week.
Nice store!
I even met Richard Childress, my hero!

[MonctonRad]

Some images from the Bass Pro Shops grand opening at Champlain Place this evening:













There are some interesting similarities between BPS and Cabela's:

- both have impressive entries with large stone fireplaces, comfy sofas and impressive taxidermy
- both have separate entries and exits.
- both have a signature feature on the inside (BPS - Hopewell Rocks and aquarium, Cabela's - simulated mountain with taxidermy
- Both have impressive hunting and fishing sections with a surprisingly large archery section.

BPS has an edge in certain areas.
- a larger store there doesn't feel quite as claustrophobic - the aisles are much wider.
- a much larger clothing section.
- boating and ATV sections which Cabela's does not have.
- more gifts, soft goods and camping selections.

Cabela's has it's own edge in a couple of areas.
- an impressive optics and hunting knife section.
- fudge shop
- bargain cave.

Overall, BPS is more impressive, but that's not surprising. Cabela's is a quality store too, but smaller and more cramped. It will be a bit of a struggle for Cabela's I think in this market, but I firmly believe that there will be synergy with having both stores here, hopefully leading to cost competitiveness.

Just out of interest, I decided to drive to Cabela's after finishing at BPS, and the Cabela's parking lot was slightly less than half full. I didn't think this was too bad given that their competition had just opened up across town.

[mctnguy]

Originally Posted by David_99

Champlain Place has now been rebranded as CF Champlain... Yeah, no one's going to call it that.

CF is still calling it Champlain Place

[BlackYear]

And for all those who were crying because Crystal Palace was going to be closed for good, I think this transformation into a new era is a great change!

Parents and kids can still adventure into BPS and learn about wildlife, meanwhile gain more entertainment value outside over at Magnetic Hill with everything that's going on there!

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by Budyser

And for all those who were crying because Crystal Palace was going to be closed for good, I think this transformation into a new era is a great change!

Parents and kids can still adventure into BPS and learn about wildlife, meanwhile gain more entertainment value outside over at Magnetic Hill with everything that's going on there!

I think the reason why so many people where mad is Crystal Palace was an indoor amusement park, and was open all year round unlike Magnetic Hill.

[stephan.richard]

Originally Posted by Scarface

I think the reason why so many people where mad is Crystal Palace was an indoor amusement park, and was open all year round unlike Magnetic Hill.

HUmm during winter when I grew up we had one thing called the outside... And I personally think that Bass Pro will be the best addition to the Moncton Retail landscape. Having seen the way Bass Pro operates in Myrtle Beach they are focused on the Education, and conservation of the wildlife. They offer classes throughout the year on different issues.

Bur I hope that Magic Mountain can winterize the amusement park portion but that would cost alot of Money to do so.

And Cant Wait to check out Bass Pro Shops this weekend.

[bigrivernb]

HYBA is now open, at CF champlain.

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by stephan.richard

HUmm during winter when I grew up we had one thing called the outside... And I personally think that Bass Pro will be the best addition to the Moncton Retail landscape. Having seen the way Bass Pro operates in Myrtle Beach they are focused on the Education, and conservation of the wildlife. They offer classes throughout the year on different issues.

Bur I hope that Magic Mountain can winterize the amusement park portion but that would cost a lot of Money to do so.

And Cant Wait to check out Bass Pro Shops this weekend.

I seem to remember something called outside... But Back when I was a kid you din't have neighbors calling CPS for every little thing. Parents are now scared that CPS will take away there children if they let them play in a fenced in property.

I seen the distance between all the rides there is no way as it is but if they where to build an indoor amusement park, and keep the rides indoor or do as Crystal Palace had for years, and have rides inside, and potentially rides outside as well. But I do agree it would cost them Millions. So I don't see it being done.

Originally Posted by bigrivernb

HYBA is now open, at CF champlain.

Seeing the front of the store it matches with all the new store fronts in Champlain. I'm wondering if the bland look is part of Champlain's attempt at becoming a high end shopping center.

[micks5477]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Some images from the Bass Pro Shops grand opening at Champlain Place this evening:



There are some interesting similarities between BPS and Cabela's:

- both have impressive entries with large stone fireplaces, comfy sofas and impressive taxidermy
- both have separate entries and exits.
- both have a signature feature on the inside (BPS - Hopewell Rocks and aquarium, Cabela's - simulated mountain with taxidermy
- Both have impressive hunting and fishing sections with a surprisingly large archery section.

BPS has an edge in certain areas.
- a larger store there doesn't feel quite as claustrophobic - the aisles are much wider.
- a much larger clothing section.
- boating and ATV sections which Cabela's does not have.
- more gifts, soft goods and camping selections.

Cabela's has it's own edge in a couple of areas.
- an impressive optics and hunting knife section.
- fudge shop
- bargain cave.

Overall, BPS is more impressive, but that's not surprising. Cabela's is a quality store too, but smaller and more cramped. It will be a bit of a struggle for Cabela's I think in this market, but I firmly believe that there will be synergy with having both stores here, hopefully leading to cost competitiveness.

Just out of interest, I decided to drive to Cabela's after finishing at BPS, and the Cabela's parking lot was slightly less than half full. I didn't think this was too bad given that their competition had just opened up across town.

If you look at your pictures, BPS has a large taxidermy selection also. They have scene all around the top with a large selection of animals.

Also, which is very nice for the kids, is the crawl space under the aquarium.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by micks5477

If you look at your pictures, BPS has a large taxidermy selection also. They have scene all around the top with a large selection of animals.

Also, which is very nice for the kids, is the crawl space under the aquarium.

Yes I know.

What I meant was that Cabela's signature feature is the simulated mountain and wildlife display while BPS has the Hopewell Rocks and the aquarium as it's signature.

Both stores have lots of taxidermy scattered throughout the store. I think there's a whole herd of stuffed moose at BPS......

[mylesmalley]

Did they cover over the glass atrium at the centre of the building or were those photos just taken after dark?

[L'homard]

The atrium wasn't changed at all, other than to hang some stuffed birds from it so it looks like they are flying by the glass ceiling.

[micks5477]

At BPS, I like the boat with the fisherman and there is a school of 5-6 large fishing hanging and the fisherman has one hooked with the fishing line going from the boat to one of the fish. Just my opinion and I am sure both stores will have their loyal customers, but BPS well out did Cabela's.

At Cabela's I am not really sure why they have a fudge shop. Anyone on this site ever go fishing or hunting and go pick up their supply of fudge...lol. Besides we have some very nice fudge suppliers and crafter's that attend all the craft shows and at both the Moncton and Dieppe Markets. Cabela's could make better use of that space.

[MonctonRad]

The signage has been installed at the new Sport Chek location at the Northwest Centre. I'll try to grab a picture later this weekend, unless micks or bigrivernb beats me to it.......

[bigrivernb]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

The signage has been installed at the new Sport Chek location at the Northwest Centre. I'll try to grab a picture later this weekend, unless micks or bigrivernb beats me to it.......

All you. :-) I'm Stuck at work this weekend...unable to venture out and about.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by bigrivernb

All you. :-) I'm Stuck at work this weekend...unable to venture out and about.

Alas, I'm working too.