The Retail Thread

[Wentworth]

Last time I drove past, Broken Plate had a "coming soon" sign posted, but no date, and I'm not even sure where in the complex it will be located. No info on either WokBox or Broken Plate's web sites.

[MasterG]

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

The Westhills Famous Players (now a Cineplex Odeon) has been completely renovated. New exterior, new interior, new theaters, new seats... stadium style, no ramp.

And, if you go on Tuesdays you get free popcorn and drink with movie ticket

Now people don't HAVE to go to Chinook unless they want to see an IMAX film

Thank god haha. I had no problem with Westhills, because the lines at Chinook were stupid. Westhills is a fine theatre, no lines, lots of seats.

I avoid Chinook the friday/saturday night crowds they are crazy! They could double the number of screens and still be sold out there. Westhills is the way to go

[Yume-sama]

Originally Posted by Wentworth

Last time I drove past, Broken Plate had a "coming soon" sign posted, but no date, and I'm not even sure where in the complex it will be located. No info on either WokBox or Broken Plate's web sites.

Yeah, I drove around today and couldn't find them at all.

M&M Meatshops opened today, and a Flower shop opened in the last couple of days, too. Crave Cupcakes is the name of the cupcake store, which looks to be opening soon. It is a REALLY big store, I'll be interested to see if they make it, the rent must be expensive. Though, they will probably follow the model of a chain of Vancouver cupcake stores that sells them for around $3 - $4 each, they are so worth it, though Good Earth Cafe is coming along, and Marble Slab *looks* finished, but still not open.

[mersar]

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Crave Cupcakes is the name of the cupcake store, which looks to be opening soon. It is a REALLY big store, I'll be interested to see if they make it, the rent must be expensive. Though, they will probably follow the model of a chain of Vancouver cupcake stores that sells them for around $3 - $4 each, they are so worth it, though

This will be Crave's 4rd location in the city now, the others on Kensingten Road, 17th Ave and Willow Park, so I doubt the rents are any worse in Aspen Hills then those first two places. Their web site says the new one opens Dec 1

[Rusty van Reddick]

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

The Westhills Famous Players (now a Cineplex Odeon) has been completely renovated. New exterior, new interior, new theaters, new seats... stadium style, no ramp.

FANFUCKINGTASTIC! I hope the seat are as comfy as before. WH is the only non-downtown theatres I go to (easy drive or 6 bus from Bankview), and I'd been reading about how WH was going to be converted to a Silver City years ago- like 9 years ago.

Thanks for the update!

[Vascilli]

They also have "new" arcade machines, and by that I mean they bought used ones from somewhere. They're all pretty beat up except for the Guitar Hero machine which they probably blew their budget on. They do have pinball, and most people don't play it, which is good because you also don't have to pay. (Press the coin return button)

[srperrycgy]

Nice to hear that it's finished. Been there the past two Sunday nights and it was a bit of a disaster.

[jeffwhit]

Originally Posted by MasterG

Thank god haha. I had no problem with Westhills, because the lines at Chinook were stupid. Westhills is a fine theatre, no lines, lots of seats.

I avoid Chinook the friday/saturday night crowds they are crazy! They could double the number of screens and still be sold out there. Westhills is the way to go

Wow, awesome. I have hurt my neck every time at westhills. Sometimes it seemed like seating was sloping down away from the screen.

[srperrycgy]

Went to CrossIron Mills this morning. Not bad. A few stores that I haven't seen yet. Access was great with the new exit off of the QE2. I'd go back, but not on a weekend.

[Ramsayfarian]

Noticed today that Guardian Drugs is opening a store in the Louise Block. It might do well considering there isn't a store anywhere near there. One would think that a drugstore would be going into Keystone.

[Jimby]

Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

Noticed today that Guardian Drugs is opening a store in the Louise Block. It might do well considering there isn't a store anywhere near there. One would think that a drugstore would be going into Keystone.

You mean Keynote? There is the new Shopper's Drug Mart in Vetro/Sasso which is close to there.

[Ramsayfarian]

Originally Posted by Jimby

You mean Keynote? There is the new Shopper's Drug Mart in Vetro/Sasso which is close to there.

yeah I meant Keynote. Shoppers is like the Starbucks of 2009/2010. I won't be surprised when Shoppers announces that they're in financial trouble due to over expansion.

[octothorp]

Since Fashion Central is still behind schedule, some of the tenants planned for Fashion Central will be opening up temporary stores in Art Central, so that they can still have a storefront during the Christmas season. Not sure which tenants this includes, but at least one of them will be open by First Thursday this week.

[Doug_Cgy]

There's now H&M hoarding on the 3rd level of the Core right next to Holt Renfrew.

[agent_imperial]

Originally Posted by Doug_Cgy

There's now H&M hoarding on the 3rd level of the Core right next to Holt Renfrew.

Good news in my opinion... H&M can be a good place to pick up some cheap items. I hope this store has their full line of men's business wear unlike the other locations in Calgary.

[bigcanuck]

Originally Posted by Doug_Cgy

There's now H&M hoarding on the 3rd level of the Core right next to Holt Renfrew.

We want a Big 'n Tall shop in the core again. There used to be one where Belgo currently is but it shipped out a while ago.

I'm on the tall side of things with an above-average sleeve length. Basically, anything purchased downtown except for made-to-order won't fit (shirts, suits, blazers, jackets, etc.).

[Plus15]

Originally Posted by agent_imperial

Good news in my opinion... H&M can be a good place to pick up some cheap items. I hope this store has their full line of men's business wear unlike the other locations in Calgary.

The store is going to be a flagship location, 2 levels and about 28,000 square feet (twice the space as Market Mall). It should carry all lines and will also carry "Trend" and promo designers such as the recent Jimmy Choo collaboration which was only available in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. A huge coup for downtown - and the lower price point will contrast nicely with the stratospherical Holt Renfrew next door.

[Stang]

Speaking of the Core, is it worth heading down there yet (in terms of things open already)? Also, when is the expected completion date?

I must admit that I haven't had much a reason to go in there lately during construction, but I am certainly curious.

[Rusty van Reddick]

Originally Posted by Stang

Speaking of the Core, is it worth heading down there yet (in terms of things open already)? Also, when is the expected completion date?

I must admit that I haven't had much a reason to go in there lately during construction, but I am certainly curious.

Holt Renfrew is absolutely worth the visit, as is seeing the skylight in person. However, the rest of the mall is very much under construction, though you might find that part interesting too.

[frinkprof]

Apparently there will be a Lowe's on Sunridge Way NE, near Barlow Trail and 16th Ave.

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