The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 580

jollyburger · #**11581** Posted **Aug 12, 2017, 4:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty Gull

I'm happy that Muji is finally arriving in (Metro) Vancouver, but isn't this a case of a) too little too late, and b) the wrong location? Muji appeals to the minimalist and urbanite shopper. I'm accustomed to seeing them on the high streets of London and New York. Not suburban shopping malls - at least not outside of Asia.

This is no knock against Metrotown. But wouldn't Robson or Alberni or 4th Ave have been a better fit?

Why not have both? It will be successful, guaranteed.

Sheba · #**11582** Posted **Aug 12, 2017, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty Gull

I'm happy that Muji is finally arriving in (Metro) Vancouver, but isn't this a case of a) too little too late, and b) the wrong location? Muji appeals to the minimalist and urbanite shopper. I'm accustomed to seeing them on the high streets of London and New York. Not suburban shopping malls - at least not outside of Asia.

This is no knock against Metrotown. But wouldn't Robson or Alberni or 4th Ave have been a better fit?

Considering the sheer number of people who go to Metrotown daily, I'm sure they'll do fine there.

SpongeG · #**11583** Posted **Aug 12, 2017, 7:37 PM**

i wonder how mnay people in the general public are aware of the brand muji? or is it like a cult following

teriyaki · #**11584** Posted **Aug 12, 2017, 8:47 PM**

Like most things Japanese, they have things down to a science. They'll do just fine. I know i'll be one of their patrons before too long.

jollyburger · #**11585** Posted **Aug 13, 2017, 4:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

i wonder how mnay people in the general public are aware of the brand muji? or is it like a cult following

Cult following (people who have shopped in their stores or know people that have) but mainstream enough for it to appeal to the masses.

SpongeG · #**11586** Posted **Aug 13, 2017, 5:38 AM**

yeah, i love muji so i'm happy

Sheba · #**11587** Posted **Aug 13, 2017, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Cult following (people who have shopped in their stores or know people that have) but mainstream enough for it to appeal to the masses.

I went to Metrotown today and the bus loop entrance has Muji 'opening soon' signs across the bottom half of all the doors - so I think the mainstream masses know about it now.

connect2source · #**11588** Posted **Aug 13, 2017, 10:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

i wonder how mnay people in the general public are aware of the brand muji? or is it like a cult following

Not a cult-following at all, mainstream and worldwide. Canada is very late on the Muji bandwagon. Muji is a staple everywhere, even when I lived in London in the late 90's it was already extremely popular and central London had several locations.

ryanmaccdn · #**11589** Posted **Aug 14, 2017, 12:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by connect2source

Not a cult-following at all, mainstream and worldwide. Canada is very late on the Muji bandwagon. Muji is a staple everywhere, even when I lived in London in the late 90's it was already extremely popular and central London had several locations.

Biggest meh in the world. The flagship here in Melbourne is reasonably busy at best. $80 for flannel pj's... meh.

SpongeG · #**11590** Posted **Aug 14, 2017, 3:47 AM**

i don't think its popular like H&M or something. Glad its finally here, will do well given vancouver's demographics.

Waders · #**11591** Posted **Aug 16, 2017, 4:10 AM**

Muji certainly is not a 'traditional' retailer. Besides selling a Muji tiny home, it is opening a Muji hotel in Japan.
May be the tiny home can have a market in Vancouver?

Conrad Yablonski · #**11592** Posted **Aug 16, 2017, 5:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Waders

Muji certainly is not a 'traditional' retailer. Besides selling a Muji tiny home....

How scintillating-right up there with Hello Kitty telephones & underwear.

mezzanine · #**11593** Posted **Aug 16, 2017, 6:41 AM**

Was able to look at the new Mini So on granville the other day. Very impressed with selection. Like daiso with a smaller selection of higher-quality goods. or like a flying tiger with less whimsical-yet-useless stuff. their headphones and phone gear look high-quality.

www.urbanyvr.com

officedweller · #**11594** Posted **Aug 17, 2017, 10:17 PM**

Chevrons at Cambie & 16th and 41st & Oak sold.

Cambie & 16th is already closed, according to the story.
41st & Oak will close tomorrow.

http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/brit...t-1.21958751?rew.ca%2Fnews=rew.ca%2Fnews

Tetsuo · #**11595** Posted **Aug 18, 2017, 1:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Chevrons at Cambie & 16th and 41st & Oak sold.

Cambie & 16th is already closed, according to the story.
41st & Oak will close tomorrow.

http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/brit...t-1.21958751?rew.ca%2Fnews=rew.ca%2Fnews

Wow that was quick, I guess because the two are reasonably sized.

Why is Chevron not looking at selling West 4th and Burrard and Main/12th.

Any updates on Esso selling? They have quite a few sites that have not been updated to 7/11 from On the Run.

Ron.

officedweller · #**11596** Posted **Aug 18, 2017, 1:37 AM**

Hadn't heard of any Esso's being sold (other than the 7-Eleven deal)

Tetsuo · #**11597** Posted **Aug 18, 2017, 2:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Hadn't heard of any Esso's being sold (other than the 7-Eleven deal)

IIRC The three Esso Burrard sites are for sale (Davie, West 4th and Broadway)

Ron.

officedweller · #**11598** Posted **Aug 18, 2017, 5:52 AM**

Wow, thanks.

Vin · #**11599** Posted **Aug 18, 2017, 5:29 PM**

I see the dearth of gas stations in this city pretty soon. Welcome to the new age, but wait, I don't see any new electric vehicle charging stations mushrooming around to replace them.

Tetsuo · #**11600** Posted **Aug 18, 2017, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

I see the dearth of gas stations in this city pretty soon. Welcome to the new age, but wait, I don't see any new electric vehicle charging stations mushrooming around to replace them.

That's why we need more malls and their prime EV charging station parking spots by the entrance !!

I think Macs/Circle K has a plan to have them outfitted into their existing Gas Station, alas they don't have a gas station presence here.

7/11 most likely has such plans to outfit their properties (Esso & pre-XON deal)

Ron.