Edmonton Retail Thread - Page 155

Airboy · #**3081** Posted **Feb 11, 2021, 1:45 AM**

Don't know if it was mentioned yet but MEC downtown is open again. Apparently the new home office decided to keep it open and only close one in Calgary south.

s211 · #**3082** Posted **Feb 11, 2021, 2:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by ExcaliburKid

https://globalnews.ca/news/7628649/g...medium=Twitter

Guess we finally know what will be happening on the dirt berm on Gateway north of 34 Ave

YAY!!! MORE STRIP RETAIL!!! EDMONTON NEEDS MORE OF THAT: EVERY DAY.

Drumbones2 · #**3083** Posted **Feb 11, 2021, 5:45 PM**

What’s wrong with a few more shops. Lots have gone up on Calgary Trail across from the Terrace Inn. They look great. Better than what was there before that’s for sure. Stood as a vacant bush/junky spot for decades

Coldrsx · #**3084** Posted **Mar 13, 2021, 5:46 PM**

Reference ID: Job No 388606305-002
Description: To change the use of a General Retail Store to a Professional, Financial , and Office Support Service (travel agency), and construct interior alterations.
Location: 10179 - 105 STREET NW
Plan 0425177 Unit 2
10179 - 105 STREET NW
Condo Common Area (Plan 0425177)
Applicant: TRAVEL GURUS BRANDS INC
Status: No DP Required
Create Date: 3/8/2021 12:25:50 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN

Coldrsx · #**3085** Posted **Mar 13, 2021, 5:47 PM**

Reference ID: Job No 388576000-002
Description: To develop a Comprehensive Sign Design Plan To install (8) Fascia On-Premises Sign(s) (SCOTIABANK)
Location: 10220 - 103 AVENUE NW
Plan 1722545 Blk 2 Lot 3
10220 - 103 AVENUE NW
Plan 1722545 Blk 2 Lot 5
10360 - 102 STREET NW
Plan 1822676 Blk 2 Lot 6
Applicant: PRIDE SIGNS LTD
Status: Intake - More Info Requested
Create Date: 3/8/2021 9:49:06 AM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN

Airboy · #**3086** Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 7:00 PM**

Walmart is closing Edmonton (Abbotsfield). as part of a system over hall. The Edmonton one joins Calgary as the only 2 Walmart's closing in Alberta.

Wall mart is spending 500mil to upgrade the other starts and to build an Online fulfillment centre in Ontario.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**3087** Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 7:32 PM**

Thai Express has closed in ECC. The Bay is shutting down on May 16. Walking through the mall at noon, it felt like a ghost town. With stores closing even in their vaunted Elevate Food Fair, the mall may as well just close down everything and turn all of it into a giant parkade.

s211 · #**3088** Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 8:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

Thai Express has closed in ECC. The Bay is shutting down on May 16. Walking through the mall at noon, it felt like a ghost town. With stores closing even in their vaunted Elevate Food Fair, the mall may as well just close down everything and turn all of it into a giant parkade.

I vote for turning it into a movie set, dedicated to zombie movies. Almost writes itself.

adam-machiavelli · #**3089** Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

Thai Express has closed in ECC. The Bay is shutting down on May 16. Walking through the mall at noon, it felt like a ghost town. With stores closing even in their vaunted Elevate Food Fair, the mall may as well just close down everything and turn all of it into a giant parkade.

No.

That's the problem.

There are too many parkades.

When the Valley Line opens, downtown will markedly improve and become more people-friendly.

GreenSPACE · #**3090** Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 10:03 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Reference ID: Job No 388606305-002
Description: To change the use of a General Retail Store to a Professional, Financial , and Office Support Service (travel agency), and construct interior alterations.
Location: 10179 - 105 STREET NW
Plan 0425177 Unit 2
10179 - 105 STREET NW
Condo Common Area (Plan 0425177)
Applicant: TRAVEL GURUS BRANDS INC
Status: No DP Required
Create Date: 3/8/2021 12:25:50 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN

Looks like the liquor store application was abandoned, this is a yoga studio.

christopherj · #**3091** Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 10:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

Thai Express has closed in ECC. The Bay is shutting down on May 16. Walking through the mall at noon, it felt like a ghost town. With stores closing even in their vaunted Elevate Food Fair, the mall may as well just close down everything and turn all of it into a giant parkade.

Agreed.

Even the stores that held perpetual "all inventory must go / closing soon" stores for the past 10 years have finally closed.

It's brutal. I don't know how it can continue even in a post-COVID world.

s211 · #**3092** Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 10:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

Thai Express has closed in ECC. The Bay is shutting down on May 16. Walking through the mall at noon, it felt like a ghost town. With stores closing even in their vaunted Elevate Food Fair, the mall may as well just close down everything and turn all of it into a giant parkade.

If memory serves correctly, the property management company presently has a job posting for a new GM. There could be lots going on behind the scenes that we're not aware of, particularly any plans for redevelopment or otherwise.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**3093** Posted **Mar 16, 2021, 12:39 AM**

I was at WEM today, and it was far more livelier than the dying and depressing ECC - keep in mind that this is Monday noon at ECC and Monday mid-afternoon at WEM. I would say that WEM Phase I is quiet, but gets busy once you reach the Phase I food court. No lineup at the LEGO store, so I was able to walk in and browse to my heart's content.

adam-machiavelli · #**3094** Posted **Mar 16, 2021, 4:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

I was at WEM today, and it was far more livelier than the dying and depressing ECC - keep in mind that this is Monday noon at ECC and Monday mid-afternoon at WEM. I would say that WEM Phase I is quiet, but gets busy once you reach the Phase I food court. No lineup at the LEGO store, so I was able to walk in and browse to my heart's content.

This was always 555 Group's intention: kill downtown with WEM, leave them a 2nd rate alternative with ECC (Eaton Centre at the time). Nothing changes 30 years later.

kcantor · #**3095** Posted **Mar 16, 2021, 2:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by adam-machiavelli

This was always 555 Group's intention: kill downtown with WEM, leave them a 2nd rate alternative with ECC (Eaton Centre at the time). Nothing changes 30 years later.

nothing changes including the misconceptions...

Harrison · #**3096** Posted **Mar 16, 2021, 2:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

If memory serves correctly, the property management company presently has a job posting for a new GM. There could be lots going on behind the scenes that we're not aware of, particularly any plans for redevelopment or otherwise.

They better have plans to demo and redevelop CC West and focus on filling/upgrading CC East. I know CC West has the Delta Hotel, but surely an existing office tower could be converted to accomodate a move.

s211 · #**3097** Posted **Mar 16, 2021, 5:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harrison

They better have plans to demo and redevelop CC West and focus on filling/upgrading CC East. I know CC West has the Delta Hotel, but surely an existing office tower could be converted to accomodate a move.

I'd be interested to know if Delta is just the operator, and if so when that contract would be up. Does the mall owner still own the underlying real estate?

Coldrsx · #**3098** Posted **Mar 16, 2021, 5:42 PM**

I believe so, yes.

TheGreatestX · #**3099** Posted **Mar 23, 2021, 12:27 AM**

Not sure if previously announced:

Safeway to open new location on Jasper Avenue

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/safeway-...enue-1.5357345

Coldrsx · #**3100** Posted **Mar 31, 2021, 2:44 AM**

The Currents of Windemere is losing its London Drugs.

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/2-alberta...good-1.5364992