Canadian Retail Thread - Page 107

SpikePhanta · #**2121** Posted **Apr 12, 2011, 4:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by isaidso

Why going to a shopping centre would be a draw while on vacation is a mystery to me from the get go. I only go to malls when I absolutely have to. Why on earth would I go to one while on vacation? Sort of defeats the purpose of traveling to another country.

Mall of America? West Edmonton Mall? Both offer non shopping experiences that attract many people.

Not to mention in the US many malls have products you can't buy here in canada, at lease at reasonable rates or via online means.

Vegas outlet malls are a great example of this.

Jay in Cowtown · #**2122** Posted **Apr 12, 2011, 2:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpikePhanta

Mall of America? West Edmonton Mall? Both offer non shopping experiences that attract many people.

Not to mention in the US many malls have products you can't buy here in canada, at lease at reasonable rates or via online means.

Vegas outlet malls are a great example of this.

Aside from department stores there isn't many mall stores down there that haven't opened here in the past 5 years (Alberta anyways), the prices are still cheaper down there, and the sports stores are better... but If I'm south and the we have the same store at home, I'll wait and shop at home now.

What is at the Vegas Outlets that isn't in Calgary... aside from Polo?

miketoronto · #**2123** Posted **Apr 12, 2011, 3:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by isaidso

Why going to a shopping centre would be a draw while on vacation is a mystery to me from the get go. I only go to malls when I absolutely have to. Why on earth would I go to one while on vacation? Sort of defeats the purpose of traveling to another country.

Almost all the famous streets in the world and the places we love to hang out in when visiting cities, are alive because people are down there shopping, dining, etc.
If you take retail out, alot of animated places in our cities would be dead overnight. So retail is a lot more important than many people may think, and when in a different city it is fun to check out the different offerings available there.
However those unique offerings are being made more rare, when stores feel they need to open in every city on the planet.

haligonia · #**2124** Posted **Apr 25, 2011, 2:31 PM**

Sephora, Victoria's Secret, Aeropostale, Urban Outfitters and Hollister will all be opening this year at Halifax Shopping Centre as part of an "Upscale Conversion".

dsim249 · #**2125** Posted **Apr 25, 2011, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

Sephora, Victoria's Secret, Aeropostale, Urban Outfitters and Hollister will all be opening this year at Halifax Shopping Centre as part of an "Upscale Conversion".

Saskatoon's Midtown Plaza is attempting the same. They didn't renew 5 leases in the mall of lower end stores (Randy River, Stiches etc.)

So far Sephora seems to be the only one secured. Forever 21 looks like a big possibility. H&M and Guess are also rumoured. I guess time will tell.

SpongeG · #**2126** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 2:00 AM**

zumiez is now opened in coquitlam centre - (bad) pic by me

SpongeG · #**2127** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 2:03 AM**

Sunny Street Cafe to begin cooking up breakfast in Canada

By Tori Floyd | Daily Brew

Breakfast fans in Canada will soon be waking up to a new face in town.
Sunny Street Cafe, formerly Rise & Dine, is expanding into Canada later this year.

The U.S. franchise signed a deal that will allow it to open a minimum of 40 locations across Western Canada over the next 10 years. Edmonton will see the first Sunny Street Cafe in Canada in late summer or early fall.

Canada is no stranger to all-day breakfast proprietors, with franchises in Ontario like Golden Griddle or Sunset Grill and national chains like Montreal-based Cora's, or Calgary-based Smitty's.

The country has also seen a few U.S. restaurants make the journey north, such as the 24-hour Denny's in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

But Sunny Street Cafe thinks it can bring something different to Canada.

"The atmosphere of our restaurants is comfortable, inviting and reflects the surrounding community's personality," said Scott Moffitt, president of Sunny Street Cafe, in a press release. He said the restaurants will offer local foods and produce.

Sunny Street Cafe is also keeping positive in the face of competition due to news the foodservice industry is growing faster in Canada than it is in the U.S. The breakfast sector in particular is seeing plenty of growth, as are 'fast-casual' restaurants, making now an ideal time for Sunny Street Cafe to attempt international expansion.

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http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily...195117314.html

yaletown_fella · #**2128** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 5:07 PM**

Rumor has it Saks is coming to Yorkdale. Not a suprise.

Rusty van Reddick · #**2129** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 7:15 PM**

Looking at the menus for this Sunny Street place- it looks like the menu at Cracker Barrel.

America, a country north of you yearns for your Qdoba, your Panda Express, your Uno. Please stop sending us shit like this.

No brand recognition and what looks like terrible food. They won't last six months.

Biff · #**2130** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

Looking at the menus for this Sunny Street place- it looks like the menu at Cracker Barrel.

America, a country north of you yearns for your Qdoba, your Panda Express, your Uno. Please stop sending us shit like this.

No brand recognition and what looks like terrible food. They won't last six months.

Mmmmmmmmm Qdoba or Chipotle please.

SpikePhanta · #**2131** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 9:05 PM**

Chipotle is coming soon enough!

Biff · #**2132** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 9:07 PM**

I looked on the Qdoba web site and they have franchise opportunities in all 4 western provinces. For Manitoba it is looking in Brandon and Winnipeg.

SpongeG · #**2133** Posted **Apr 27, 2011, 10:31 PM**

whats Qdoba? never mind looked it up...

I wouldn't mind california pizza kitchen - they are pretty good

http://www.cpk.com/

hollywoodnorth · #**2134** Posted **Apr 28, 2011, 4:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpikePhanta

Chipotle is coming soon enough!

soon enough as in 2 locations already opened in Canada? or is there a sooner than that to you?

SpongeG · #**2135** Posted **Apr 28, 2011, 9:33 AM**

well outside of toronto

Biff · #**2136** Posted **Apr 28, 2011, 1:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

whats Qdoba? never mind looked it up...

Same thing as Chipotle - Mexican/Southwest burritos and taco's - very good, and fresh

SpongeG · #**2137** Posted **Apr 28, 2011, 7:32 PM**

we have chronic taco here - they are pretty good their burritos are huge - only ever had the enchiladas and taquitos though

SpikePhanta · #**2138** Posted **Apr 29, 2011, 12:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

soon enough as in 2 locations already opened in Canada? or is there a sooner than that to you?

Western Canada.

yaletown_fella · #**2139** Posted **Apr 29, 2011, 4:50 PM**

The New Uptown Mall in Victoria looks beautiful! I love the art deco accents etc. It's nice to see an inspired design instead of a spandrel box.

Witty Nickname · #**2140** Posted **May 9, 2011, 3:31 PM**

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Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. said Monday it is buying sporting goods retailer Forzani Group Ltd. for $26.50 a share in cash.

The deal is worth $771 million, excluding Forzani debt and the 1.3 million shares or four per cent of the company that Canadian Tire already owns.

Calgary-based Forzani Group has more than 500 retail outlets, including under the Sport Chek and Sports Experts banners. The company has annual revenue of roughly $1.4 billion.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/stor...ani-group.html

This had been rumored for a few years now, looks like it's finally about to happen.