The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 799

jollyburger · #**15961** Posted **Mar 11, 2022, 6:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

there is a store in gastown, gravity pop opened a second store just next to it, their other store is on west 4th.

I meant his original store in Gastown which was down at Carrall and Powell

https://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/maple-tree-square-construction-33

WarrenC12 · #**15962** Posted **Mar 11, 2022, 5:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

This article said he opened there in the 1980s. He was in Gastown from 1970 to around 1981 as .

https://gastown.org/lets-talk-about-gastown-with-john-fluevog/

This says 1973:

https://www.fluevog.com/our-story/about-fluevog/#

WarrenC12 · #**15963** Posted **Mar 11, 2022, 5:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

Honestly, what we see at DTES & Granville Street can be worse than the third world. By the way, Jollibee operates from many "Developing Nations": a far cry from the third world you are thinking about.

Do you know the definitions of Developing Nations and Third World?

WarrenC12 · #**15964** Posted **Mar 11, 2022, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

I meant his original store in Gastown which was down at Carrall and Powell

https://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/maple-tree-square-construction-33

They've had many stores over the years. Their own website I linked has a great history.

jollyburger · #**15965** Posted **Mar 11, 2022, 7:10 PM**

Aesop at Park Royal looks like it will open soon they've started hiring managers/workers.

SpongeG · #**15966** Posted **Mar 14, 2022, 2:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

I meant his original store in Gastown which was down at Carrall and Powell

https://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/maple-tree-square-construction-33

ah, I think Fox went to the UK to open and do his shoes there. Is there a location for the West4th store yet?

Conrad Yablonski · #**15967** Posted **Mar 14, 2022, 2:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

.....Is there a location for the West4th store yet?

My guess is the old Gandy's Hardware store someone rebuilt the place after Gandy's no sign anywhere but it's looking quite tony.

jollyburger · #**15968** Posted **Mar 14, 2022, 7:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

ah, I think Fox went to the UK to open and do his shoes there. Is there a location for the West4th store yet?

I think it's that Crocodile CRU next to Swimco

connect2source · #**15969** Posted **Mar 14, 2022, 12:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

ah, I think Fox went to the UK to open and do his shoes there. Is there a location for the West4th store yet?

Peter Fox had a store on Cordova for many years, 'Peter Fox Shoes' very popular in the mid 80's.

connect2source · #**15970** Posted **Mar 18, 2022, 5:47 PM**

Lululemon temporary store ( in the old J.Crew space ) while the flagship at Burrard and Robson is being renovated.

idunno · #**15971** Posted **Mar 18, 2022, 5:50 PM**

I thought they just finished their expansion at Burrard/Robson!

connect2source · #**15972** Posted **Mar 18, 2022, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by idunno

I thought they just finished their expansion at Burrard/Robson!

So did I, they just added the men's section last year.

Denscity · #**15973** Posted **Mar 18, 2022, 8:42 PM**

Champs Sports on Granville (near Fluevogs) has a for lease sign on their building.
2 spaces on Robson across from London Drugs are now leased. The bigger space is papered over.

teriyaki · #**15974** Posted **Mar 18, 2022, 10:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Denscity

Champs Sports on Granville (near Fluevogs) has a for lease sign on their building.
2 spaces on Robson across from London Drugs are now leased. The bigger space is papered over.

I will give a good chuckle if it's another BBT place. Corner will be a little BBT powerhouse spot if it is...

osirisboy · #**15975** Posted **Mar 18, 2022, 11:46 PM**

Regarding lululemon

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lululemo...street-location-is-closing-for-a-glow-up

And that location has had a men’s section for years.

officedweller · #**15976** Posted **Mar 19, 2022, 4:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Regarding lululemon

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lululemo...street-location-is-closing-for-a-glow-up

... and how is renovating so often sustainable?

connect2source · #**15977** Posted **Mar 19, 2022, 2:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Regarding lululemon

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lululemo...street-location-is-closing-for-a-glow-up

And that location has had a men’s section for years.

The men's section expanded in 2020 with the takeover of the former UGG space. Yes, always carried men's, was referring to the expansion. ...and agree Officedweller regarding frequent renovations, Lululemon certainly loves to virtue signal.

osirisboy · #**15978** Posted **Mar 19, 2022, 3:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by connect2source

The men's section expanded in 2020 with the takeover of the former UGG space. Yes, always carried men's, was referring to the expansion. ...and agree Officedweller regarding frequent renovations, Lululemon certainly loves to virtue signal.

I remember back in like 2014 them taking over the space to the east on robson for men’s and they had their own entrance

Klazu · #**15979** Posted **Mar 19, 2022, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

... and how is renovating so often sustainable?

Haha, touché.

hollywoodnorth · #**15980** Posted **Mar 27, 2022, 3:07 AM**

I was out at UBC today and took a look at the Lelem project and the 1st phase is complete. people moved in, etc. and it looks like URBAN FARE is opening up a location in the NW retail section. I assume it will be some sort of Express or new concept all together for them judging by the banners geared towards takeaway meals, etc.

my pics

on google I get this >>
Just across the street is a brand new retail plaza with exciting merchants such as Urban Fare, Trees Organic cafe, Pure Pharmacy and more for all your daily needs. Visit us at TH 3 – 5410 Shortcut Road.

from here >> https://www.vancouversmartrealestate.com...5410_shortcut_road_th_1/bid-366-R2666429

nothing official from Urban Fare yet.