The Retail Thread - Page 57

freeweed · #**1121** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 1:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by You Need A Thneed

I've seen the giant tiger there, but haven't gone in yet. What kind of a store is it?

The ultimate in discount store. You know how Wal-Mart has everything, but a cheap version shipped from a sweatshop in China? GT has the same item but even cheaper, from a sweatshop in Nigeria or something.

Oh, and more damn-near-if-not-already expired food than you can shake a stick at.

Sometimes they have good deals on fireworks or other weird one-offs, but beyond that it can be a pretty scary place in terms of product quality and safety. I think technically their stuff might have brands on it but it's the type of place you can actually find a Sorny TV or Panaphonics radio, if you know what I mean.

McPaul · #**1122** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 4:30 AM**

and we apparently have Audiotronics now as well. When did that happen?

SpongeG · #**1123** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 5:13 AM**

its like ghetto even the chocolates are knock offs

Vascilli · #**1124** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 8:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Me&You

I know that. All I meant was that you'd expect the customers to be spread between the two stores thereby reducing each store to more "average" numbers.

Two words: Dual branding. Not only is Future Shop nearby, but a Sony Store, Blacks, EB Games, Telus, Walmart, and some other places.

Me&You · #**1125** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 5:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vascilli

Two words: Dual branding. Not only is Future Shop nearby, but a Sony Store, Blacks, EB Games, Telus, Walmart, and some other places.

I'm well aware of all of this. All I mean is that despite all of this, it still manages to be the number two store in the country... surprising. I would think all of the competition and it's damn twin a block away would reduce it's overall numbers. Guess not.

What is "Audiotronics"?

freeweed · #**1126** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Me&You

I'm well aware of all of this. All I mean is that despite all of this, it still manages to be the number two store in the country... surprising. I would think all of the competition and it's damn twin a block away would reduce it's overall numbers. Guess not.

Most FS stores (not sure about the #1 shop) have a BB next door, or at least within the same shopping complex. So it's not too surprising. Them marketing guys know their stuff.

defaultuser · #**1127** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 7:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Me&You

What is "Audiotronics"?

An Eastern based electronics chain now partnered with Memory Express.

http://www.marketnews.ca/content/index/page?pid=5365

DizzyEdge · #**1128** Posted **Dec 5, 2010, 10:22 PM**

Speaking of Blockbuster, not sure if it was mentioned but the Kensington one is closed, looks like the RBC next door is taking over it's space.. too bad, I was hoping they'd knock that building down.

McPaul · #**1129** Posted **Dec 6, 2010, 2:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by defaultuser

An Eastern based electronics chain now partnered with Memory Express.

http://www.marketnews.ca/content/index/page?pid=5365

I wasn't aware of the partnership. Just noticed on their website they had locations in Calgary. No wonder the locations were familiar.

Yume-sama · #**1130** Posted **Dec 20, 2010, 2:29 AM**

Does anyone know of a good home security company in Calgary, cameras, alarms, etc.? Two days in a row strange things have been happening at my parents house and they're freaked out. Last night it was obvious that someone had come up and tried the back door in the middle of the night, and the night before someone came up and rang the bell, then left as soon as they saw someone coming.

Ramsayfarian · #**1131** Posted **Dec 26, 2010, 6:40 PM**

Did a commando raid on The Core this Boxing Day. Was in and out in just over an hour and made out like a bandit. 7 dress shirts, 4 pair of dress pants, a belt and 6 pairs of socks for $315.00. Needless to say I wasn't shopping at Holt Renfrew.

Crowds were almost non-existence but I'm sure that will change by this afternoon.

Jay in Cowtown · #**1132** Posted **Jan 7, 2011, 12:05 AM**

So Tiffany's is opening at Chinook Centre this spring... but there still hasn't been an official announcement of Victoria's Secret yet.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Tiffany...213/story.html

Plus15 · #**1133** Posted **Jan 9, 2011, 11:15 PM**

With a full scale Tiffany store in Calgary it might attract even more high end co-tenants to Chinook.

Also, the CORE is really looking great these days. Looking forward to the new H&M, Gap and Guess stores to open - should be good traffic generators for downtown.

freeweed · #**1134** Posted **Jan 10, 2011, 4:06 AM**

The CORE is a freaking lifesaver on days like this. Free heated indoor parking and the skylight is fun to watch snow swirl around on. It's my new favourite cold weather destination.

Innersoul1 · #**1135** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

The CORE is a freaking lifesaver on days like this. Free heated indoor parking and the skylight is fun to watch snow swirl around on. It's my new favourite cold weather destination.

Where is the Free heated parking!?

h0twired · #**1136** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

Where is the Free heated parking!?

http://www.coreshopping.ca/PDF/Media...%20Parking.pdf

Innersoul1 · #**1137** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 7:32 PM**

Sweet Thanks!

I did some shopping at Harry Rosen over the break. WOW the Core is fantastic! It is quite the transformation!

freeweed · #**1138** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

Where is the Free heated parking!?

I always pull into the Holt parkade. It's almost never busy and it's kinda fun to come up the elevator into the snooty store. Free parking (first 3 hours) at the most expensive store in Calgary is awesome.

YYCguys · #**1139** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 10:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

I always pull into the Holt parkade. It's almost never busy and it's kinda fun to come up the elevator into the snooty store. Free parking (first 3 hours) at the most expensive store in Calgary is awesome.

Is this (free parking for the first 3 hours) valid throughout the week or just on weekends?

AB Born · #**1140** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 7:15 AM**

I thought I saw a sign at Chinook for Juicy Couture, located 2nd level of the new phase above A/X.