The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

Oh ok so it's a size issue. The way it was used sounded like they weren't good enough brand names. I didn't think they were building spaces for tenants that size

Yeah, I was thinking size for anchors.
Comparing to Toronto Premium Outlets which has a Saks Off 5th.

[svlt]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

What's a "substantial" tenant?

Definitely not Jack and Jones, but the rest of the list seems fine for what this place is. It's still definitely nowhere near the premiere outlet shopping one would do at a major international destination like Hong Kong or Los Angeles, as swathes of luxury brands like Burberry, Prada, Gucci, Zegna, Balenciaga, Moncler etc. are missing, though I'm not sure some of those even have outlet stores. Cheapens a brand

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by svlt

Definitely not Jack and Jones, but the rest of the list seems fine for what this place is. It's still definitely nowhere near the premiere outlet shopping one would do at a major international destination like Hong Kong or Los Angeles, as swathes of luxury brands like Burberry, Prada, Gucci, Zegna, Balenciaga, Moncler etc. are missing, though I'm not sure some of those even have outlet stores. Cheapens a brand

Toronto has Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Burberry etc.

If you compare some of the stores Toronto has currently YVR is falling behind. We do have a lot of the same ones, though some of them are at Tsawwassen Mills

Some brands they have:
Burberry
Diesel
DKNY
Gucci
L'Occitaine
Mackage
Matt & Nat
Max Mara
Mont Blanc
Pajar
Prada
Saint Laurent
Saks Off Fifth
Scotch & Soda
The Kooples
Tory Burch
Versace
Zadig & Voltaire

[SpongeG]

there is a Miniso opening at Metrotown, it's on the lower level just near T&T.

The guess that closed down is moving/reopening near the American Eagle Outfitters section.

There is a new sneaker/streetwear store called the Lab on the lower level down by Hudsons Bay. The shoes are shrink wrapped and they carry some Supreme.

Oomomo is opening up in the old spot where TGIF was over by Winners/Homesense. Its also taking up the former spot where the Sweet Factory was.

2019-08-06_11-11-56 by snub_you, on Flickr

[NewfBC]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

there is a Miniso opening at Metrotown, it's on the lower level just near T&T.

The guess that closed down is moving/reopening near the American Eagle Outfitters section.

There is a new sneaker/streetwear store called the Lab on the lower level down by Hudsons Bay. The shoes are shrink wrapped and they carry some Supreme.

Oomomo is opening up in the old spot where TGIF was over by Winners/Homesense. Its also taking up the former spot where the Sweet Factory was.

2019-08-06_11-11-56 by snub_you, on Flickr

Finally! Something in the TGIF spot. Will bring some life to that corner for sure.

Ron.

[jollyburger]

The Hermes signs have been covered up but just looking at it the West Georgia sign looks slightly smaller.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

there is a Miniso opening at Metrotown, it's on the lower level just near T&T.

The guess that closed down is moving/reopening near the American Eagle Outfitters section.

There is a new sneaker/streetwear store called the Lab on the lower level down by Hudsons Bay. The shoes are shrink wrapped and they carry some Supreme.

Oomomo is opening up in the old spot where TGIF was over by Winners/Homesense. Its also taking up the former spot where the Sweet Factory was.

i mthought Miniso went tits up?

[SpongeG]

No Miniso is still going. This bankruptcy sounds like a way to clean up the mess with the franchisees. They just opened some stores in Ontario. I have noticed some of the stores still have some non-Miniso merchandise on their shelves.

Also there is a new Japanese store recently opened in NEw West at Royal City Centre.

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[SpongeG]

Winners is opening in Willowbrook mall. I am going to assume it will go in the old Sears space that is being redeveloped or in the North end where I think Toys R Us used to be before moving. It seems they have changed their expansion plan since the demise of Sears and needing to redevelop that space rather than expanding. Anyone know or heard anything?

[David]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Winners is opening in Willowbrook mall. I am going to assume it will go in the old Sears space that is being redeveloped or in the North end where I think Toys R Us used to be before moving. It seems they have changed their expansion plan since the demise of Sears and needing to redevelop that space rather than expanding. Anyone know or heard anything?

You're right! There's an update on the Willowbrook website.

[zahav]

I can tell you that Matt & Nat, L'occitane, Tory Burch, and Versace are going to be part of McArthurGlen phase 2, just not part of the grand opening weekend. I will post the other tenants tomorrow as I have the latest plan, and there are more than just 9 new tenants...

[Conrad Yablonski]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

....there is a new Japanese store recently opened in New West at Royal City Centre....

That mall is So Weird on all levels this fits right in.

In fairness there is Delicious Borscht to be found in the food court.

[SpongeG]

I was also at Big Bend in Burnaby, that place is mostly at least close to half empty. The Sport Chek is gone. The stores between the Starbucks and Nandos are all empty and the big space at the end by Pet Smart is empty. I was thinking maybe T&T opening in the old Sport Check might help revive it.

Then I was at Queensborough Landing, its also really hurting. An Old Navy Outlet has opened in the old HomeOutfitters space. It is also seemingly 50% empty. I think the Reebok outlet is closing down, from the outside it was looking like it was emptying out as they are opening at the YVR outlet mall soon and had some kind of final sale going on.

That walmart there took a hit once the Richmond Walmart opened, its not as crazy as it used ot be.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by zahav

I can tell you that Matt & Nat, L'occitane, Tory Burch, and Versace are going to be part of McArthurGlen phase 2, just not part of the grand opening weekend. I will post the other tenants tomorrow as I have the latest plan, and there are more than just 9 new tenants...

Thanks!

[cairnstone]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

I was also at Big Bend in Burnaby, that place is mostly at least close to half empty. The Sport Chek is gone. The stores between the Starbucks and Nandos are all empty and the big space at the end by Pet Smart is empty. I was thinking maybe T&T opening in the old Sport Check might help revive it.

Then I was at Queensborough Landing, its also really hurting. An Old Navy Outlet has opened in the old HomeOutfitters space. It is also seemingly 50% empty. I think the Reebok outlet is closing down, from the outside it was looking like it was emptying out as they are opening at the YVR outlet mall soon and had some kind of final sale going on.

That walmart there took a hit once the Richmond Walmart opened, its not as crazy as it used ot be.

Both those outlet malls never amounted to much. I don't think queensbourgh landing was ever full. I know that Big bend was supposed to have a Rona or something big box store but it never was completed.

[cairnstone]

https://www.inbrampton.com/canadian-tire-to-buy-65-party-city-stores-for-174-million


Canadian Tire has bought another brand

[whatnext]

Ivanhoé Cambridge halts partial sale of 10 Canadian malls after it fails to get the price it wanted, source says

Includes Tsawassen Mills and Guildford.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by cairnstone

Both those outlet malls never amounted to much. I don't think queensbourgh landing was ever full. I know that Big bend was supposed to have a Rona or something big box store but it never was completed.

It was full at one point but it did take a couple years to get there. So many of the stores closed or moved to the YVR outlet, like Armani Exchange, Roots, DC shoes just closed I don't know if they opened another location. Aeropostale left Canada and its spot sits empty.

I think Seafood city would be a good fit there, it's pretty well connected for the Lower Mainland, it would attract shoppers from Surrey, Richmond, New West, Burnaby etc, it's not too bad a drive.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by zahav

I can tell you that Matt & Nat, L'occitane, Tory Burch, and Versace are going to be part of McArthurGlen phase 2, just not part of the grand opening weekend. I will post the other tenants tomorrow as I have the latest plan, and there are more than just 9 new tenants...

So who are the other tenants?

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by Sheba

I meant a Keen store like SpongeG posted a picture of. I used to get them at The Shoe Company and more recently at SportChek (they're both at Metrotown). I know MEC carries them too. Which Winners have you seen them at???

Their webstore has a tickbox for 'orthotic friendly' so I'll usually check that if the listing doesn't say (SportChek says 'removable footbed').

I was at the Winners/Homesense in the Rise on Cmabie on friday and they had loads of Keen shoes/hikers around $59.99

That's the store I have usually seen them. I went to the Park Royal later that day and saw none, but they did have a lot of Lacoste shoes there which I haven't really come across at a winners before.