The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread

[officedweller]

BC court approves MEC's sale to US investment firm
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-court-approves-mec-sale

Bizarro how the Justice who approved the sale is also named Kingswood (obviously no relation).

[SpongeG]

new store coming to South Granville



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[officedweller]

... and they didn't clean the facade of the dirt showing the former tenant's name?

[scryer]

Originally Posted by officedweller

... and they didn't clean the facade of the dirt showing the former tenant's name?

TBF it looks like Ronson's Rack right beside it still needs to give their facade a scrub as well .

Personally I would hate to start a business in this economy but, I am hoping nothing but the best for them.

[Changing City]

(Oops. Double post)

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by scryer

TBF it looks like Ronson's Rack right beside it still needs to give their facade a scrub as well .

Personally I would hate to start a business in this economy but, I am hoping nothing but the best for them.

Ronson's went into receivership and have closed down.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Ronson's went into receivership and have closed down.

Probably why their awning is so dirty.

[HelloKitty]

Btw, Zara is still in Metrotown.
Saw boards up now with the Zara logo on the same area of the mall where it was located.
But it kinda moved like next door where Tommy Hilfiger used to be but seems bigger. Doesn't say when it'll reopen, or I didn't notice any sign about the date.

[officedweller]

Interesting, thanks.
Has it shifted to the north side of the corridor?
That could free up space at the end for that overpass.
On this map Tommy seems quite a ways along the mall, unless there was a previous Tommy location.

Originally Posted by officedweller

https://metropolisatmetrotown.com/en/map/#/

[SpongeG]

There was a Tommy Hillfiger location just to the left of Zara in the corridor to skytrain.

[cabotp]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Probably why their awning is so dirty.

As well as the "For Rent" sign in the window

[SpongeG]

I think the only Ronsons store open is on Granville street, downtown, I saw it about a week ago, thats where they are having the liquidation sale. Sad to see the store go, they ahd a good selection of brands I liked.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

I think the only Ronsons store open is on Granville street, downtown, I saw it about a week ago, thats where they are having the liquidation sale. Sad to see the store go, they ahd a good selection of brands I liked.

There's a notice saying the clearance sale is not associated with the previous Ronson's business - so it's presumably the liquidator using the name to clear out remaining stock.

[officedweller]

Liquidators tend to do that.
At various sales I've been to in the past there's stock included that you know was never sold at the bankrupt retailer.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Liquidators tend to do that.
At various sales I've been to in the past there's stock included that you know was never sold at the bankrupt retailer.

They had to get rid of 108K pairs of shoes.

https://mnpdebt.ca/en/corporate/corporate-engagements/ronsons-shoe-stores-ltd

[Vin]

Originally Posted by HelloKitty

Btw, Zara is still in Metrotown.
Saw boards up now with the Zara logo on the same area of the mall where it was located.
But it kinda moved like next door where Tommy Hilfiger used to be but seems bigger. Doesn't say when it'll reopen, or I didn't notice any sign about the date.

That Zara store in Metrotown is way too busy to meet its demise so easily. They probably made enough profits for a major reno and expansion.

[officedweller]

Walked past the City Cannabis in the former 7-Eleven on Robson and a window was uncovered.
The guy in front said they're now allowed to uncover the windows as long as there's no cannabis on display.
So that should make storefronts look a bit nicer across the city.

[Nites]

Originally Posted by Vin

That Zara store in Metrotown is way too busy to meet its demise so easily. They probably made enough profits for a major reno and expansion.

They are reasonably priced and have pretty good quality clothing in my opinion. It's always a go to store of mine.

[SpongeG]

would be great if they added Zara Home to their store.

[mcminsen]

I wasn't sure where to post this so I thought the retail thread might be apropos.

I had a little incident at the Cambie Street Liquor Store by 8th Avenue today. After I descended the steps and exited onto the sidewalk I dropped my bag. WHOOSH goes 1.75L of Tanquerey Gin across the sidewalk ($53.49 worth). My heart sank.

I scooped it all up and went straight back into the store to the customer service counter. No one there but then a guy came up behind me and I said "Sorry, I had a little accident as I was going out the door."

He immediately took the dripping bag and I asked if the store had a policy about "spillage". He said yes and went off to dispose of the gin soaked debris. He then came out and went straight over to the gin section and grabbed another bottle and handed it to me. I offered to show him my receipt but he just waved it off and said that's okay. I said "Thank you very much, I really appreciate that."

So, props to the management at the Cambie store and a heads up to anyone that inadvertently destroys their purchase on their way out of the store that it's worth a try to request a replacement due to "spillage". Of course, if you were half way down the block it might not work but if it's near the door it might be good for a replacement. Probably depends on the particular manager on duty.