The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 529

trofirhen · #**10561** Posted **Dec 9, 2016, 11:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

the old theatre spot is fairly big on granville.

I imagined where japa dog etc is along robson being demolished with a mall going there and the parking lots behind. with an entrance on each street, seymour, robson and richards. demolish the useless buildings in the location.

Do you think that what I mentioned above could go there? Would it work? Feedback on this welcome.

retro_orange · #**10562** Posted **Dec 9, 2016, 11:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

Do you think that what I mentioned above could go there? Would it work? Feedback on this welcome.

It could theoretically be done anywhere. Say retail stores decided to renovate to a classical Edwardian style as a new evolution of retail space. I think many people are still bitter towards real traditional revival as the stuff they attempted to remake in the 80's and 90's has not stood the test of time due to quality and maintenance issues. You could have more details and designs revived from the era than just what the Birks building was decorated with. I personally would like to see a revival of Art Deco architecture (1925-1935) even if it's more streamlined.

trofirhen · #**10563** Posted **Dec 10, 2016, 1:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by retro_orange

It could theoretically be done anywhere. Say retail stores decided to renovate to a classical Edwardian style as a new evolution of retail space. I think many people are still bitter towards real traditional revival as the stuff they attempted to remake in the 80's and 90's has not stood the test of time due to quality and maintenance issues. You could have more details and designs revived from the era than just what the Birks building was decorated with. I personally would like to see a revival of Art Deco architecture (1925-1935) even if it's more streamlined.

For me, it's more edwardian, but Art Deco is cool. Could an authentic but new mall roughly as I described - here, structually -be done? If
done carefully with careful fidelity to the originals and going more in-depth, as you say, it should really work. IMO
Reduce waaaay down the risk of it ever looking phoney or tacky. Stick to the classical guidelines, use fine materials.
What's there not to like?

whatnext · #**10564** Posted **Dec 10, 2016, 6:58 PM**

Wonderbucks is being forced to close on Commercial after the landlord doubles the rent to $25k a month. Local retail is being killed off by greedy landlords, they should publish their names and where they are based:
http://vancouversun.com/business/local-b...-closure-of-commercial-drive-institution

SpongeG · #**10565** Posted **Dec 10, 2016, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

Do you think that what I mentioned above could go there? Would it work? Feedback on this welcome.

i;d go crazy like Selfridges in birmingham for inspiration

SpongeG · #**10566** Posted **Dec 11, 2016, 6:53 AM**

this is from a few weeks ago, metropolis has a good christmas display

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SpongeG · #**10567** Posted **Dec 11, 2016, 7:20 AM**

and omg this girl thought she was going to metrotown and pulls up to Guildford

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SpongeG · #**10568** Posted **Dec 11, 2016, 7:41 AM**

has COS opened yet?

this kinda gives you an idea about them in a simple way

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LeftCoaster · #**10569** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Wonderbucks is being forced to close on Commercial after the landlord doubles the rent to $25k a month. Local retail is being killed off by greedy landlords, they should publish their names and where they are based:
http://vancouversun.com/business/local-b...-closure-of-commercial-drive-institution

Why does it matter where they are based?

Furthermore, a landlord should be able to charge another business as much as they want, they aren't running a charity. If they charge too much the premises will stay vacant.

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

has COS opened yet?

No, and very doubtful they'll open before the spring season. Retailers don't like to open mid-season, wreaks havoc on inventory and ordering.

officedweller · #**10570** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 11:39 PM**

Car smashes into Versace store during downtown Vancouver theft
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/car-smashes-into-versace-store-during-downtown-vancouver-theft-1.3198474

whatnext · #**10571** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 11:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Why does it matter where they are based?

Because I know of at least a couple instances where commercial buyers who believe the Gold Mountain hype think they can just pull a number out of the air to charge their tenants, rather than base it on sound analysis. Obviously they're not the professional landlord class, but it is the same thinking that leads people to believe a 33' lot in Marpole is worth $3 million

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Furthermore, a landlord should be able to charge another business as much as they want, they aren't running a charity. If they charge too much the premises will stay vacant...

True, and if you look around there seems to be an awful lot of that on our high streets, which isn't good for their neighbourhoods.

flipper316 · #**10572** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 1:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pinion

I don't even try to find size 13s in Vancouver. Every store in Washington has tons of them at a fraction of the cost - here you're lucky to find two pairs per store.

youre not the only one. i'm in the same boat.

SpongeG · #**10573** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 10:57 PM**

This will really help the north mall which always feels so dead

Saks OFF 5TH Announces Park Royal Store

Saks Fifth Avenue/Hudson's Bay Company have announced that off-price Saks OFF 5TH will open its second Lower Mainland location in affluent West Vancouver, at Park Royal shopping centre. The 33,000 square foot Saks OFF 5TH is scheduled to open in the summer of 2017.

The store will be located in the mall's 'Park Royal North' component, which is anchored by Hudson's Bay (see floor plan below).

“We’re excited to bring Saks OFF 5TH to metro Vancouver and open in one of the area’s premiere shopping destinations,” said Jonathan Greller, President Saks OFF 5TH and Gilt. “Saks OFF 5TH Park Royal will join the company’s store in Tsawwassen Mills as the second store in the market.”

http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/12/saks-off-5th-announces-park-royal-store

officedweller · #**10574** Posted **Dec 14, 2016, 11:58 PM**

I suppose they'll eliminate the west side of the enclosed mall for the new Saks Off 5th and make one corridor with Hudson's Bay on the east and Saks Off 5th on the west?

jollyburger · #**10575** Posted **Dec 15, 2016, 1:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I suppose they'll eliminate the west side of the enclosed mall for the new Saks Off 5th and make one corridor with Hudson's Bay on the east and Saks Off 5th on the west?

Looks like they'll be fronted onto the street and they'll probably keep one or two corridors to the back for Steve Nash. Maybe Chiptole is going over near London Drugs somewhere. Steve Nash will be 30K sq feet, Saks is around 33K. H&M is opening their new space in the South mall with 23,000 square feet across from their temporary location.

London Drugs
City Market
Gap
Liqour Store
Off 5th
Banana Republic
Hudson's Bay

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Amantea told Business in Vancouver that from the existing Hudson’s Bay store, there would be a Banana Republic store to the west. Continuing to the west, there would be the new OFF 5th store, a new government liquor store, a Gap store and then a Loblaws City Market grocery store and a newly renovated London Drugs store.

“London Drugs is already open,” he said. “They’re just finishing off a major renovation to their store. That will be done 100% early in the new year. The Loblaws City Market opened in October. The Steve Nash fitness club and the new B.C. liquor store will open in the spring.”

The Loblaws City Market store, at 45,000 square feet, is the largest grocery store in the area.

Park Royal North is not the only part of the West Vancouver mall that is undergoing some change.

A new Keg Steakhouse + Bar is set to open on Park Royal South early in 2017. The southern part of Park Royal underwent its most significant change in October 2015, when a 100,000-square-foot Simons opened.

https://www.biv.com/article/2016/12/saks-5th-open-second-metro-vancouver-store/

memememe76 · #**10576** Posted **Dec 15, 2016, 2:30 AM**

Wait! There will be a new Steve Nash in Park Royal? OMG, yes!

Conrad Yablonski · #**10577** Posted **Dec 15, 2016, 3:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by memememe76

Wait! There will be a new Steve Nash in Park Royal? OMG, yes!

I do hope that's an ironic comment.

http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/...business-partners-over-b-c-fitness-clubs

officedweller · #**10578** Posted **Dec 15, 2016, 6:05 AM**

It'll be the higher end Sports Club, not Fitness World.

SpongeG · #**10579** Posted **Dec 15, 2016, 6:07 AM**

The Hudsons Bay there needs a renovation something like they did with the Richmond Centre store, it looks very tired, they have a good range of brands and stuff, better than the typical Bay but it looks tired, dark and boring. I find the upstairs nice and bright with the windows.

jollyburger · #**10580** Posted **Dec 15, 2016, 7:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

The Hudsons Bay there needs a renovation something like they did with the Richmond Centre store, it looks very tired, they have a good range of brands and stuff, better than the typical Bay but it looks tired, dark and boring. I find the upstairs nice and bright with the windows.

You just wonder what the point of renovating the space would be if they're just going to stick to the same market. Can West Vancouver support a TopShop?