Winnipeg Retail - Page 575

cslusarc · #**11481** Posted **Jun 10, 2024, 4:07 PM**

According to The Source's store locator, Winnipeg (& Manitoba) are down to 4 stores: Polo Park, St Vital, Kildonan Place and Garden City.

Brandon, Grant Park and Portage Place have closed.

CoryB · #**11482** Posted **Jun 11, 2024, 7:24 PM**

The Source is in some weird transition where Bell is mostly getting out of running the retail aspects of the chain. Best Buy will take over everything that is not mobile going forward.

cllew · #**11483** Posted **Jun 12, 2024, 2:32 PM**

I guess I have to find my Source gift card I got from MTS a few years ago and use it where there are still stores in Winnipeg.

horrorbro123 · #**11484** Posted **Jun 16, 2024, 11:55 PM**

I Was at Polo Park Today Jack & Jones Is Coming Back To Polo Park This August and Sunrise Records Is Coming To Garden City Shopping Centre In August as Well My Dad Told Me Yesterday About That

Glenn99 · #**11485** Posted **Jun 19, 2024, 11:52 AM**

Noticed Party City sign up on the old Nygard store on Kenaston(Beside Moxies). Took a couple years to fill that space. Wonder how long the Rona store will sit vacant? Also, notice the mall across Kenaston seems to be getting a major update on it's facade.

wags_in_the_peg · #**11486** Posted **Jun 19, 2024, 2:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Glenn99

Noticed Party City sign up on the old Nygard store on Kenaston(Beside Moxies). Took a couple years to fill that space. Wonder how long the Rona store will sit vacant? Also, notice the mall across Kenaston seems to be getting a major update on it's facade.

i heard old Rona was indoor Pickleball? is that not happening?

Biff · #**11487** Posted **Jun 19, 2024, 3:12 PM**

That would be a lot of Pickleball courts. 8,000 sq ft will give you 4 courts.

The old Rona is roughly 85,000 sq ft. That would be like 40 courts.

Glenn99 · #**11488** Posted **Jun 19, 2024, 3:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by wags_in_the_peg

i heard old Rona was indoor Pickleball? is that not happening?

No, idea. I heard a rumour about Princess Auto but that could have been more of a wish than actual plans.

WildCake · #**11489** Posted **Jun 19, 2024, 9:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Glenn99

No, idea. I heard a rumour about Princess Auto but that could have been more of a wish than actual plans.

Strange that the leasing agency updated their brochures and website to include the upcoming Party City, but the Rona building is still listed under Rona with no indication that it is available for lease:

https://capitalgrp.ca/wp-content/upl...Brochure-3.pdf

I wonder if they still have a while on their lease given what seemed like an unplanned exit of the Lowes brand, and SmartCentres is still collecting rent for the space.

cllew · #**11490** Posted **Jun 20, 2024, 2:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by WildCake

Strange that the leasing agency updated their brochures and website to include the upcoming Party City, but the Rona building is still listed under Rona with no indication that it is available for lease:

https://capitalgrp.ca/wp-content/upl...Brochure-3.pdf

I wonder if they still have a while on their lease given what seemed like an unplanned exit of the Lowes brand, and SmartCentres is still collecting rent for the space.

Most of the major retailers have a "go dark clause" in their lease and also the ability to veto any possible competitors that the mall owner may find to replace them.

i.e. Rona/Lowes could veto a McMunn & Yates or a Home Hardware taking over the property lease, but would not object to a pop up Halloween or Christmas store taking over.

horrorbro123 · #**11491** Posted **Jun 24, 2024, 5:01 PM**

Something Going On Former Trendy Tots And Ardene Next To Hudson Bay In Polo Park

horrorbro123 · #**11492** Posted **Jul 7, 2024, 6:10 PM**

Something Going On Former LensCrafters Next To Garage and Dynamite in Polo Park

Glenn99 · #**11493** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 7:08 PM**

Was @ Polo Park on Saturday and Bay store was closed due to systems issues. Today I read some stores including this one are closed due to strains on HVAC systems due to heat. Sad state there stores must be in.

zalf · #**11494** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 7:59 PM**

I don't get it. Did they just coincidentally have a HVAC failure? Environment Canada says it's 28 C in Winnipeg right now; that's a totally bog standard summer day.

FactaNV · #**11495** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 8:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by zalf

I don't get it. Did they just coincidentally have a HVAC failure? Environment Canada says it's 28 C in Winnipeg right now; that's a totally bog standard summer day.

I was there on Sunday and it was hot as shit then too.

borkborkbork · #**11496** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 8:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Glenn99

Was @ Polo Park on Saturday and Bay store was closed due to systems issues. Today I read some stores including this one are closed due to strains on HVAC systems due to heat. Sad state there stores must be in.

Would HVAC for a large anchor tenant like the Bay be the responsibility of the store or Cadillac Fairview as the landlord?

Glenn99 · #**11497** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 8:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

Would HVAC for a large anchor tenant like the Bay be the responsibility of the store or Cadillac Fairview as the landlord?

Wierdly, they mention several stores are impacted. Smells like something else going on.

Glenn99 · #**11498** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by zalf

I don't get it. Did they just coincidentally have a HVAC failure? Environment Canada says it's 28 C in Winnipeg right now; that's a totally bog standard summer day.

They figure it's hot out, no one shopping, shut the store and HVAC and save some $$.

cslusarc · #**11499** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 9:04 PM**

Dakota Family Foods will be closing.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/ar...mpaign=TheWrap

cllew · #**11500** Posted **Jul 10, 2024, 9:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

Would HVAC for a large anchor tenant like the Bay be the responsibility of the store or Cadillac Fairview as the landlord?

If its a standard NNN (triple net lease) then the repairs are the responsibility of HBC.

This style of lease would give HBC a lower monthly lease payment but exposes them to the cost of the repairs if and when required among other specified costs that the landlord would cover with a higher rental payment.