Retail News - Page 38

markbarbera · #**741** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 2:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by CaptainKirk

The old Kelsey's on Centennial Parkway is undergoing and extensive reno.

Anyone know what's going in there?

It's going to be a Denny's.

markbarbera · #**742** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 2:52 PM**

I got these results when I looked up 200 Centennial Pkwy N in the city's online permits search:

Permit Type Status
12-104481-00 Restaurant > 30 People Alteration Issued
Description
Interior alterations to an existing restaurant "DENNY'S".

drpgq · #**743** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 5:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by pEte fiSt iN Ur fAce

Some people will love it, no doubt. To each their own I guess.

I'd like to see those lots out front developed into commercial and residential space. Create a street wall / boulevard leading from Wentworth to the main entrance. Parking could be tucked away behind these buildings. That would make the place slightly more urban at least.

I always thought those parking lots right on Wentworth at the lights were wasted as parking lots. There's a ton of parking at Limeridge, so why not build on them?

SteelTown · #**744** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 5:59 PM**

There's huge amount of empty parking space along the Limeridge Rd side.

CaptainKirk · #**745** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 9:49 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by markbarbera

I got these results when I looked up 200 Centennial Pkwy N in the city's online permits search:

Permit Type Status
12-104481-00 Restaurant > 30 People Alteration Issued
Description
Interior alterations to an existing restaurant "DENNY'S".

Nice work! Thanks!

And thanks for pointing out what you did to find out. I'll use that in the future

NortheastWind · #**746** Posted **Jun 9, 2012, 12:19 AM**

Temporary fencing has gone up around the three empty commercial sites on the south side of Limeridge Mall (former McDonald's, etc,). It looks like demolition may happen. Does anyone know anything about this?

thistleclub · #**747** Posted **Jun 9, 2012, 3:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by NortheastWind

Temporary fencing has gone up around the three empty commercial sites on the south side of Limeridge Mall (former McDonald's, etc,). It looks like demolition may happen. Does anyone know anything about this?

http://www.thespec.com/news/business...for-a-new-look

bigguy1231 · #**748** Posted **Jun 9, 2012, 7:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by thistleclub

http://www.thespec.com/news/business...for-a-new-look

I think he was talking about the old McDonalds on Limeridge Rd. rather than Limeridge mall.

NortheastWind · #**749** Posted **Jun 9, 2012, 10:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigguy1231

I think he was talking about the old McDonalds on Limeridge Rd. rather than Limeridge mall.

Yes. Sorry for the confusion.

Has there a city permit issued for this site? Is there a City link for permits? Thanks.

RaginRonic · #**750** Posted **Jun 13, 2012, 2:02 AM**

There's a new building under construction at Mountain Plaza on Upper James. It looks like a new Starbucks to me.

Am I right on that?

SteelTown · #**751** Posted **Jun 13, 2012, 2:04 AM**

Speaking of Starbucks, one opened up today

bigguy1231 · #**752** Posted **Jun 13, 2012, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by RaginRonic

There's a new building under construction at Mountain Plaza on Upper James. It looks like a new Starbucks to me.

Am I right on that?

Nope, new LCBO outlet.

matt602 · #**753** Posted **Jun 13, 2012, 8:35 PM**

That makes sense. The Upper James LC is one of the old format stores. It, Queenston, Dundurn and Jackson Sq. are the only ones left in the city and I don't see any of those stores being easily replaced with a new, large format store.

bigguy1231 · #**754** Posted **Jun 13, 2012, 10:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by matt602

That makes sense. The Upper James LC is one of the old format stores. It, Queenston, Dundurn and Jackson Sq. are the only ones left in the city and I don't see any of those stores being easily replaced with a new, large format store.

According to my neighbor, who's in management with the LCBO, this is going to be a showcase store.

matt602 · #**755** Posted **Jun 13, 2012, 10:39 PM**

What would differentiate it from the other new format stores, being a "showcase" store? Bigger size or something?

palace1 · #**756** Posted **Jun 14, 2012, 12:48 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by markbarbera

I got these results when I looked up 200 Centennial Pkwy N in the city's online permits search:
Permit Type Status
12-104481-00 Restaurant > 30 People Alteration Issued
Description
Interior alterations to an existing restaurant "DENNY'S".

Looks like a city staffer typed Denny's when they meant Kelsey's for the existing restaurant name.
A liquor sales application notice in the spec. today says the new restaurant is to be known as "Armadillo's Bar and Grill"

bigguy1231 · #**757** Posted **Jun 14, 2012, 1:06 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt602

What would differentiate it from the other new format stores, being a "showcase" store? Bigger size or something?

I don't know. That's just the term my neighbor used. From looking at the size of the building it is going to be large.

flar · #**758** Posted **Jun 14, 2012, 12:22 PM**

Some of the newer liquor stores have things like kitchens, where they do food and drink courses and demos, and large refrigerated rooms full of beer.

NortheastWind · #**759** Posted **Jun 16, 2012, 3:50 AM**

The Zellers at Upper Sherman and Mohawk has been closed for only a few days and the inside is already Walmart colours. I heard it is going to be a Walmart Liquidation store. I also heard that No Frills has a lease for 3 more years. After that, maybe redevelopment?

bigguy1231 · #**760** Posted **Jun 16, 2012, 10:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by NortheastWind

The Zellers at Upper Sherman and Mohawk has been closed for only a few days and the inside is already Walmart colours. I heard it is going to be a Walmart Liquidation store. I also heard that No Frills has a lease for 3 more years. After that, maybe redevelopment?

LOL

All Walmarts seem like liquidation stores.