The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 261

whatnext · #**5201** Posted **Jun 23, 2012, 1:38 AM**

Target's confirmed as going to Lansdowne Centre:
http://www.richmondreview.com/business/159940745.html

Built Form · #**5202** Posted **Jun 23, 2012, 2:42 AM**

They are sub-dividing the space at 982 Granville again (next to the new 7-11).
As was mentioned before there is an application to transfer the license from 1025 Granville, the old Royal Pub, over to the corner.

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Metro-One · #**5203** Posted **Jun 24, 2012, 8:06 PM**

Well yesterday was Bookoff's last day

Vancouver loses another piece of its variety and flavour. So sad that the city in Canada with the highest Japanese population (not % but sheer numbers) can no longer support a single bookstore. Yet Seattle still has theirs... Giving one more reason for Japanese to spend their discretionary funds south of the border instead of here.

Darren Tate · #**5204** Posted **Jun 25, 2012, 6:23 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefly

Artigiano is opening up in the old Starbucks location on Thurlow and Robson.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/brit...brewing-on-coffee-corner/article4359052/

Good. Much better coffee and snacks that don't taste like cardboard.

Darren Tate · #**5205** Posted **Jun 25, 2012, 6:32 AM**

VS going in the old HMV? Totally disappointing but I guess the ladies will be happy. What happened to the Simon's rumour? That space would have been perfect for them as it's similar in size to their Montreal store. They sell affordable and higher-end clothing for women AND men. It would have added so much more variety to the retail landscape than a lingerie shop. What a comedown.

LotusLand · #**5206** Posted **Jun 25, 2012, 5:49 PM**

Victoria Secret will be opening up a huge store apparently in Metrotown in 2013. This is according to Vancity Buzz.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2012/06/victorias-secret-metrotown-store-to-open-2013/

This no doubt will upset a few people on this forum.

rxp · #**5207** Posted **Jun 26, 2012, 12:06 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by LotusLand

Victoria Secret will be opening up a huge store apparently in Metrotown in 2013. This is according to Vancity Buzz.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2012/06/victorias-secret-metrotown-store-to-open-2013/

This no doubt will upset a few people on this forum.

Built Form · #**5208** Posted **Jun 26, 2012, 9:22 AM**

The Payless Shoe store on Robson was leased though I'm not sure it's permanent. Boboli Outlet opening June 30th.
At one time Robson would've attracted THE store not an outlet.

Shiffeon is stocking their shelves, looks to be opening beginning of July.

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Built Form · #**5209** Posted **Jun 26, 2012, 9:43 AM**

The changes at Pacific Centre have been mentioned here before.

And the Bay is progressing on their renos. You can only go down from the PC food court

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McPaul · #**5210** Posted **Jun 26, 2012, 2:47 PM**

Yes I went through the men's wear section of the bay the other day on the way back from my dentist and couldn't find anything. What have they done with their men's wear now? Let's say I need to buy a polo by Polo. Where do I go......lo??

It's like scavenger hunt style in there.

etceteraism · #**5211** Posted **Jun 26, 2012, 6:38 PM**

My friend works for MaxMara and she did mention the warehouse sale being at that location but didn't mention anything about any permanent outlet. Plus, the for lease signs are still up inside.

idunno · #**5212** Posted **Jun 27, 2012, 2:14 AM**

The Men's floor is temporarily the lower basement floor - they said until about December.

SpongeG · #**5213** Posted **Jun 27, 2012, 4:54 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by LotusLand

Victoria Secret will be opening up a huge store apparently in Metrotown in 2013. This is according to Vancity Buzz.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2012/06/victorias-secret-metrotown-store-to-open-2013/

This no doubt will upset a few people on this forum.

they are opening a couple stores here

the metrotown one will open first, they started hiring a couple months ago for managers etc

Waders · #**5214** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 3:14 AM**

Does anyone know when Target is supposed to open at Metropolis?

Zellers sign has been removed. Is this the beginning of the end for Zellers at that location?

Follows are 2 pictures I took on June 17 and today June 27.

June 17

June 27

Built Form · #**5215** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 4:36 AM**

Forever 21 is moving along. They were redoing the sidewalk today.

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SpongeG · #**5216** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 6:11 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waders

Does anyone know when Target is supposed to open at Metropolis?

Zellers sign has been removed. Is this the beginning of the end for Zellers at that location?

Follows are 2 pictures I took on June 17 and today June 27.

June 17

June 27

2013/2014

target is starting in ontario in 2013 and later in the rest of canada

officedweller · #**5217** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 5:48 PM**

Forever 21 looks great!

SpongeG · #**5218** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 4:37 AM**

they never got the spring opening they were planning for though, it does look good, those galleria/plaza things never really worked out for the long haul on robson

Built Form · #**5219** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 8:13 AM**

Dollar Tree on Thurlow near Alberni, thought they'd be opening soon but they just posted for staff this week.

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officedweller · #**5220** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 5:23 PM**

I just noticed this new London Drugs sign today.
Note that the spire is the existing one around the corner.

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