Galway - St. John's Newest Development

[NewfBC]

Originally Posted by rthomasd

The newest video describes the new store as a hybrid business centre, what does that mean?

Originally Posted by Arrakis

Not really sure but in larger markets Costco has separate stores geared just to business services.

Costco has one such store in Canada, in the Toronto area. They carry a lot of business type stuff including industrial cookware, larger selection of food service packaged products, uniforms, etc.

More info here:
https://www.costcobusinesscentre.ca/

Ron.

[Malreynolds]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2WqYwsf7aJeAPEyG9
Someone posted these on Facebook pictures of the inside of the new Costco

[Tommyswally]

Are the gas pumps crowded at Galway Costco

[MrX]

I went through on Sunday. No lines at all, and several pumps with no cars at them in fact. Sunday was a half crappy day though, so that may need to be factored in. I overheard the attendant there saying that over the weekend they'd had just as many cars as Costco in the east end and hadn't a lineup at any time.

[jjavman]

Originally Posted by Tommyswally

Are the gas pumps crowded at Galway Costco

I also went thru, and noticed that the pump I was using surged and gurgled a few times while filling. Like there was air in the lines. Could be fine tuning or low tanks.

[Kessel Run]

I pulled right up to the pump, maybe only 3 or 4 cars total there yesterday.

[statbass]

Originally Posted by Kessel Run

I pulled right up to the pump, maybe only 3 or 4 cars total there yesterday.

Savor it while it lasts I say. Once Costco is fully operational I would imagine the lines will be a little bit longer.

[Crisisnf]

Less thsn half the pumps in use after work today. They are having some troubles with a wierd message appearing on the pump when you insert your payment card. They are hoping to have the kinjs worked out before the warehouse opens.

[Larla77]

What other shops are confirmed for Galway? I think I saw Michaels, Dollarama and Starbucks listed here (not including Marshalls, Homesense and Pet Smart). See all sorts of things online this morning that pretty much every store on Stavanger is either going to move or close.

[Marty_Mcfly]

Don't listen to rumors like that, this city is insanely reactionary. Stavanger drive isn't shutting down.

I think right now the confirmed stores for Galway are Marshall's, Home Sense, and Pet Smart. Things like Micheals, Dollarama, and Starbucks are just speculation at this point in time.

[Larla77]

Originally Posted by Marty_Mcfly

Don't listen to rumors like that, this city is insanely reactionary. Stavanger drive isn't shutting down.

I think right now the confirmed stores for Galway are Marshall's, Home Sense, and Pet Smart. Things like Micheals, Dollarama, and Starbucks are just speculation at this point in time.

Thanks! I'm an east ender and it was bothering me this morning. Knew this board would talk some sense.

[MrX]

Starbucks is most certainly opening a location in Galway. I know a person that is working on the building. There is also a hair cutting place opening, same company as First Choice but for the life of me I don't remember the name of it. The one in Galway wont be called First Choice.

[J_Murphy]

Originally Posted by Marty_Mcfly

Don't listen to rumors like that, this city is insanely reactionary. Stavanger drive isn't shutting down.

I think right now the confirmed stores for Galway are Marshall's, Home Sense, and Pet Smart. Things like Micheals, Dollarama, and Starbucks are just speculation at this point in time.

With all the new office space on Hebron Way, I don't see how Stavanger Drive will become any less attractive for retailers.

[statbass]

Originally Posted by Larla77

Thanks! I'm an east ender and it was bothering me this morning. Knew this board would talk some sense.

Death to the East End!!!! I'm kidding of course.

I completely agree with Marty here. This is "the sky is falling" rumour that's flying around social media now that Costco is operating in their new location. As mentioned, with all the office space moving into the area and more development likely to come, Stavanger isn't going anywhere any time soon. Plus there's a significant population in the area (and also many high income earners). One could suspect the opposite may happen in which Stavanger aggressively pursues new tenants and we see some new retail.... who knows?? Seems plausible.

[Larla77]

Originally Posted by MrX

Starbucks is most certainly opening a location in Galway. I know a person that is working on the building. There is also a hair cutting place opening, same company as First Choice but for the life of me I don't remember the name of it. The one in Galway wont be called First Choice.

I would have been shocked if Starbucks didn't open out there. I would imagine there will be one of the Cara brand restaurant or something like a Baton Rouge. Probably a McDonalds at some point as well.

[wmemeadusjr]

What is confirmed or being built in Galway besides Costco is Marshall's, Homesense, PetSmart, Michael's, Dollarama, Starbucks, Scotiabank, plus 5 other smaller places such as First Choice, a shoe store and a dance school.

Also, I just found out that Princess Auto will be opening up in Galway.
Unfortunately, they won't be going the route of Marshall's and PetSmart and making a duplicate store.....they will be going the route of Costco and uprooting from Stavanger.

[jjavman]

Originally Posted by wmemeadusjr

What is confirmed or being built in Galway besides Costco is Marshall's, Homesense, PetSmart, Michael's, Dollarama, Starbucks, Scotiabank, plus 5 other smaller places such as First Choice, a shoe store and a dance school.

Also, I just found out that Princess Auto will be opening up in Galway.
Unfortunately, they won't be going the route of Marshall's and PetSmart and making a duplicate store.....they will be going the route of Costco and uprooting from Stavanger.

Wow, if that's confirmed it will be another shock to Stavanger area.
Princess Auto parking lot usually full!

Wonder what the reasoning is there? Bigger potential from CBS/CBC area perhaps?

[Arrakis]

So it begins.

Originally Posted by wmemeadusjr

What is confirmed or being built in Galway besides Costco is Marshall's, Homesense, PetSmart, Michael's, Dollarama, Starbucks, Scotiabank, plus 5 other smaller places such as First Choice, a shoe store and a dance school.

Also, I just found out that Princess Auto will be opening up in Galway.
Unfortunately, they won't be going the route of Marshall's and PetSmart and making a duplicate store.....they will be going the route of Costco and uprooting from Stavanger.

[Larla77]

Originally Posted by wmemeadusjr

What is confirmed or being built in Galway besides Costco is Marshall's, Homesense, PetSmart, Michael's, Dollarama, Starbucks, Scotiabank, plus 5 other smaller places such as First Choice, a shoe store and a dance school.

Also, I just found out that Princess Auto will be opening up in Galway.
Unfortunately, they won't be going the route of Marshall's and PetSmart and making a duplicate store.....they will be going the route of Costco and uprooting from Stavanger.

I saw someone on Twitter say that yesterday but i dont know her source.

[KDMusic]

So with the opening of Costco it appears they have finally updated the Shoppes at Galway website, including a list of all the stores confirmed so far.

Costco
Marshalls
HomeSense
PetSmart
Michael’s
Urban Shoes
Scotiabank
Dollarama
Starbucks
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Supercuts
School of Rock