Regina Construction III - Page 208

skthunder77 · #**4141** Posted **Nov 6, 2015, 4:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by UPP

I would imagine that if they expand in Saskatchewan, which is doubtful at best, they'd put a store in Saskatoon.

Although, Regina would be more central if they are hoping to draw Americans up....dunno if that is a consideration though...

North_Regina_Boy · #**4142** Posted **Nov 6, 2015, 5:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by skthunder77

Although, Regina would be more central if they are hoping to draw Americans up....dunno if that is a consideration though...

Not to mention better access to the GTH which is also likely not a factor. But who knows.

Nathan · #**4143** Posted **Nov 6, 2015, 5:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

Not to mention better access to the GTH which is also likely not a factor. But who knows.

I wouldn't be surprised if both got a distribution/pickup centre. I don't think IKEA is going to double their number of locations by building more in the larger centres (they're fairly well saturated there already though they may add a few more), it would make more sense to put up some distribution locations in areas that aren't serviced well and are a fair distance from current full-seevice stores (i.e. BC interior, Regina and Stoon, one or two NB locations, Halifax, and St. John's).

I don't recall where they already have announced the distribution locations... Anyone?

SkydivePilot · #**4144** Posted **Nov 6, 2015, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by OOO AHH OGEMA

Has anyone heard anymore news on Lowes moving in to Target since they made it official back in July?

It's official, . . according to CBC News.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**4145** Posted **Nov 7, 2015, 2:14 AM**

IKEA is actively looking at Regina. It doesn't mean they'll do anything, but they're actively looking. It would be a pick-up location.

There is zero chance they'd do any distribution here, let alone at the GTH.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**4146** Posted **Nov 7, 2015, 2:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by SkydivePilot

It's official, . . according to CBC News.

Yeah, but it's been official for months.

VANRIDERFAN · #**4147** Posted **Nov 7, 2015, 3:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by UPP

Not that I was a big fan of the Sask Con caucus since they spent $0 on our new stadium but plenty on the stadium in Hamilton, but... they did tool up for the 6 arena Cooperators Centre and the new International Trade Centre at Evraz as well as millions towards the waste water project. I'd give them a pass... C+.

The past two governments have been reluctant to fund any arena/stadium projects whose primary tenants would be pro teams. (Remember the spanking John Manley got when he recommended a subsidy to Canadian NHL teams?) The way that Hamilton got their stadium was by the Pan Am games route. Since it was built for an "amatuer" event it received federal funding.
Underhanded yes, but that is the way it goes. (Didn't hurt that it was located in southern Ontario)

SkydivePilot · #**4148** Posted **Nov 7, 2015, 2:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

Yeah, but it's been official for months.

I was quoting CBC.

Stormer · #**4149** Posted **Nov 7, 2015, 10:19 PM**

I was driving at 4th and Broad today and noticed the former Sears parking lot on the SE corner is already completely filled with cars from Dilawri Nissan. They are also completing a spanking new Nissan dealership immediately to the south.

I also noticed that their Honda and Acura dealerships are really small with all the inventory parked behind. Dilawri also have Chysler, Mitsubishi, BMW, Mini, Fiat and Infiniti dealerships in the area.

brithgob · #**4150** Posted **Nov 8, 2015, 2:25 AM**

They only just built that Acura showroom and moved the used Hondas south. I'm not sure they'd be doing all those renos only to move right away.

Cyro · #**4151** Posted **Nov 8, 2015, 1:27 PM**

Reg: New IKEA Locations:

You have to keep in mind sometime ago when Winnipeg's location opened, it was touted as one of the biggest locations in Canada, if not the biggest. Not because of it's retail store component, which is similiar in size to most across Canada, but because of it's combined distribution centre which was built double the normal size, to serve parts of Western Canada as well.

I'm not saying an outlet will not pop up in Regina or Saskatoon in the future, but a distribution centre may be a long shot.

Pinus · #**4152** Posted **Nov 8, 2015, 2:03 PM**

I don't think you will see anymore IKEAs built in the Prairies. The three likely candidates are BC (Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island), Quebec and Ontario. Perhaps even one in Halifax for geographic coverage of the east coast, including a distribution centre there as well.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**4153** Posted **Nov 8, 2015, 9:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pinus

I don't think you will see anymore IKEAs built in the Prairies. The three likely candidates are BC (Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island), Quebec and Ontario. Perhaps even one in Halifax for geographic coverage of the east coast, including a distribution centre there as well.

As I said you may very well find an IKEA here in the near to medium term. It just will be a small, pick-up location. There is zero chance of getting a standard IKEA.

Pinus · #**4154** Posted **Nov 8, 2015, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

As I said you may very well find an IKEA here in the near to medium term. It just will be a small, pick-up location. There is zero chance of getting a standard IKEA.

Well if that is the case, would Regina gets it merchandise shipped in from Winnipeg's distribution centre? I'm guessing that would likely be the case.

Nathan · #**4155** Posted **Nov 8, 2015, 11:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pinus

Well if that is the case, would Regina gets it merchandise shipped in from Winnipeg's distribution centre? I'm guessing that would likely be the case.

Or Calgary's.

I should clarify... by "pick-up/distribution centre" I don't mean a giant logistics warehouse, but just a small location for distribution of pick-up items to customers. That's all I can see being here (and in Stoon) for the foreseeable future.

Pinus · #**4156** Posted **Nov 8, 2015, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Or Calgary's.

I would think ours makes more sense as we are much closer to Regina than Calgary. Plus I believe our distribution centre was built to include service to a good chunk of Saskatchewan.

Nathan · #**4157** Posted **Nov 9, 2015, 12:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pinus

I would think ours makes more sense as we are much closer to Regina than Calgary. Plus I believe our distribution centre was built to include service to a good chunk of Saskatchewan.

I'm sure it will all depend on what each has in stock. Winnipeg is a bit closer (less than 2 hours though), but I wouldn't be surprised if both facilities acted as centres fulfilling the orders.

Treesplease · #**4158** Posted **Nov 9, 2015, 1:13 AM**

I don't get the Ikea "pick up / distribution centre" concept. I'm imagining a small footprint store front type place with a bit of a ware house for holding local shipments whereby customers come and pick up Ikea items they have bought online; sort of like the old sears kiosks they used to maintain in small towns for pick up of catalogue ordered stuff. Why is this a better idea than Ikea contracting with a UPS and have items shipped from Calgary (or Winnipeg as pinus insists) and have it DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMERS DOOR? I find it hard to believe there will be that much stuff coming from ikea to justify the infrastructure that would entail vs. just run it through UPS. Whatever, Ikea is a multi $billion multi national and I'm not.

brithgob · #**4159** Posted **Nov 9, 2015, 1:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by Treesplease

I don't get the Ikea "pick up / distribution centre" concept. I'm imagining a small footprint store front type place with a bit of a ware house for holding local shipments whereby customers come and pick up Ikea items they have bought online; sort of like the old sears kiosks they used to maintain in small towns for pick up of catalogue ordered stuff. Why is this a better idea than Ikea contracting with a UPS and have items shipped from Calgary (or Winnipeg as penis insists) and have it DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMERS DOOR? I find it hard to believe there will be that much stuff coming from ikea to justify the infrastructure that would entail vs. just run it through UPS. Whatever, Ikea is a multi $billion multi national and I'm not.

I think your autocorrect owes someone an apology

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**4160** Posted **Nov 9, 2015, 2:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Treesplease

I don't get the Ikea "pick up / distribution centre" concept. I'm imagining a small footprint store front type place with a bit of a ware house for holding local shipments whereby customers come and pick up Ikea items they have bought online; sort of like the old sears kiosks they used to maintain in small towns for pick up of catalogue ordered stuff. Why is this a better idea than Ikea contracting with a UPS and have items shipped from Calgary (or Winnipeg as penis insists) and have it DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMERS DOOR? I find it hard to believe there will be that much stuff coming from ikea to justify the infrastructure that would entail vs. just run it through UPS. Whatever, Ikea is a multi $billion multi national and I'm not.

For one, these aren't just going to be a small counter with boxes. It's going to be a retail store, stocking the 99 most popular items.

The first of these stores are quite substantial:

London - 19,848 square feet
Quebec City - 39,554 square feet
St. Catharines - 25,133 square feet
Whitby – 33,303 square feet
Windsor - 30,623 square feet

As a comparison, the old Future Shop, current YMCA is around 18,000 square feet.

Additionally, the shipping rate is a flat $20, regardless of size.

The reason this will work is because they will likely consolidate orders into delivery trucks, therefore reducing cost. Currently shipping from IKEA is astronomically expensive and any arrangement with UPS et al will never be affordable.