Downtown Update

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by Chronamut

I have heard rumours that ikea is selling their buildings in an attempt to move into city centers - an ikea downtown would be amazing!

That honestly wouldn't surprise me too much. Many people purchasing from Ikeas are living in condos or starter condos, or apartments in downtown centres, most living in suburbs are buying slightly nicer products. So Ikea being within walking, busing or biking distance makes a lot more sense that driving distance for those who are purchasing the most from Ikea.

Not sure it would work in Hamilton, since Ikea is usually extremely busy, and needs lots of parking for pickups and such, but with their delivery service, I could see them putting a showroom alone in the downtown, or higher density areas.

[LikeHamilton]

Originally Posted by Chronamut

I have heard rumours that ikea is selling their buildings in an attempt to move into city centers - an ikea downtown would be amazing!

IKEA is not moving from Burlington. They tryed to do that once before and it failed. If you take a look at the parking lot it is full every day with cars. And not just Ontario plated cars. There are a lot of New York plates in the parking lot especially on the weekend.

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

IKEA is not moving from Burlington. They tryed to do that once before and it failed. If you take a look at the parking lot it is full every day with cars. And not just Ontario plated cars. There are a lot of New York plates in the parking lot especially on the weekend.

maybe they'll open a new one downtown - all I said was I heard they were moving into city centers - doesn't mean they are moving into hamiltons. Or maybe there would be 2 - 1 in burlington and 1 in hamilton. For people who don't drive getting to the ikea in burlington is just a nightmare.

[NortheastWind]

Originally Posted by Chronamut

I have heard rumours that ikea is selling their buildings in an attempt to move into city centers - an ikea downtown would be amazing!

A Reuters article from a year ago that supports this. I think there would be enough of a customer base to support both stores. There's a lot of millennials who have or will be moving into Hamilton's core and don't have vehicles.

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by NortheastWind

A Reuters article from a year ago that supports this. I think there would be enough of a customer base to support both stores. There's a lot of millennials who have or will be moving into Hamilton's core and don't have vehicles.

There's no question that an IKEA store would be a success in the core and in Hamilton in general.

I just don't know if you could squeeze one into the core. I think if IKEA's ever thought of opening a store in Hamilton, it would be on a massive parcel of land that could support it (i.e. the Mountain, Ancaster)

Stranger things have happened though.

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by hamilton23

There's no question that an IKEA store would be a success in the core and in Hamilton in general.

I just don't know if you could squeeze one into the core. I think if IKEA's ever thought of opening a store in Hamilton, it would be on a massive parcel of land that could support it (i.e. the Mountain, Ancaster)

Stranger things have happened though.

Multi-floor store in Stelco tower?

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by TheRitsman

Multi-floor store in Stelco tower?

It's not impossible. I'm not saying that. I'm just thinking about the total square footage an IKEA store would need. They would need space for parking as well (and a lot of parking)

These urbanized stores that have been mentioned will probably open in larger cities first.

Think about it... If Downtown Toronto doesn't even have an IKEA yet, I doubt Hamilton gets one first.

[LikeHamilton]

IKEA has only 14 stores in Canada. The Toronto area has the most in 3. One in Vaughan, Etobicoke and North York. All of their stores are located by highways. Their North America head office is in the Burlington store.

In 2015, IKEA Canada announced its ambition to double the number of stores in Canada from 12 to 24 and expand from coast to coast. The London store will be the third stop on this journey. IKEA Halifax opened on September 27th, 2017 and IKEA Quebec City opened in late summer 2018. Scheduled to open in fall 2019, IKEA London will be the 15th IKEA store in Canada. It will be located at the intersection of Highway 401 and Wellington Road.

IKEA Group is a leading home furnishing retailer with 343 stores in more than 28 countries worldwide (56 in North America).

With most stuff at IKEA, you need a vehicle. They do have and I have used, delivery and ordering on line. They are building stores over 350,000 sq ft. The Fortinos on Centennial and the one at Upper Centennial and Rymal are 110,000 sq ft.

[durandy]

Originally Posted by hamilton23

It's not impossible. I'm not saying that. I'm just thinking about the total square footage an IKEA store would need. They would need space for parking as well (and a lot of parking)

These urbanized stores that have been mentioned will probably open in larger cities first.

Think about it... If Downtown Toronto doesn't even have an IKEA yet, I doubt Hamilton gets one first.

I think the idea here is a totally new, streamlined form of ikea. Mostly online, most of the stuff you buy gets shipped or picked up at the warehouse, little in the way of showrooms. They're getting ahead of retail trends where the physical store is a tiny extension of the online experience.

[thistleclub]

Mostly online, most of the stuff you buy gets shipped or picked up at the warehouse, little in the way of showrooms. They're getting ahead of retail trends where the physical store is a tiny extension of the online experience.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumers_Distributing

[hamilton23]

Originally Posted by durandy

I think the idea here is a totally new, streamlined form of ikea. Mostly online, most of the stuff you buy gets shipped or picked up at the warehouse, little in the way of showrooms. They're getting ahead of retail trends where the physical store is a tiny extension of the online experience.

Yes, I've actually seen one in St.Catherines, I believe? I could be wrong, but they do have one or more of these types of IKEA's in Ontario.

This could obviously work in the core and I'm sure it would be very popular.

[mishap]

Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

IKEA is not moving from Burlington.

True. They will be moving within Burlington though, to a larger location combined with their head office in the QEW/Walkers area.

[Chronamut]

Originally Posted by hamilton23

There's no question that an IKEA store would be a success in the core and in Hamilton in general.

I just don't know if you could squeeze one into the core. I think if IKEA's ever thought of opening a store in Hamilton, it would be on a massive parcel of land that could support it (i.e. the Mountain, Ancaster)

Stranger things have happened though.

I dunno. I mean there IS a lot of space in the city center.. they could probably even branch out further into the mall.. pickup would definitely be a challenge though. Some major changes would have to be made for sure.. then again there are all those parking lots nearby..

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by mishap

True. They will be moving within Burlington though, to a larger location combined with their head office in the QEW/Walkers area.

That idea was cancelled a few years back.

[timach]

The Ikea in Burlington was a zoo today. No chance in hell they come to Hamilton anytime soon. Everyone drives to that Burlington store

[anactualalien]

This building used to be a real eyesore with all the tagging. Looks like they took notice of the tower that'll be going up across the street.

[TheRitsman]

So this is something that I am interested in. Especially considering the city wants Club 77 to close.

This nightclub has a Facebook page that says they are coming soon to 62 King St E, which is in Gore park beside Burrito Boys.

https://www.facebook.com/mansionhamont/

[king10]

Originally Posted by TheRitsman

So this is something that I am interested in. Especially considering the city wants Club 77 to close.

This nightclub has a Facebook page that says they are coming soon to 62 King St E, which is in Gore park beside Burrito Boys.

https://www.facebook.com/mansionhamont/

If you're looking for a new club have you tried out the club in the picture right above your post. 154 Main St E.

https://www.sousbas.com/

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by king10

If you're looking for a new club have you tried out the club in the picture right above your post. 154 Main St E.

https://www.sousbas.com/

I actually have not. I've been meaning too but it's just in such a terrible location. It's near nothing else.

[atnor]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I’ve been once and we all got the impression it was a gay bar.