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Originally Posted by connect2source
Would make a lot of sense. HSC is a much stronger mall but perhaps it would be better to redevelop the old Eaton's into more flagship sized retail similar to the Zara, H&M and Apple parts of the mall.
Would be a great space for the likes of modern furniture retailers like EQ3, Crate & Barrel and CB2. I still think Simons would be a great fit too.
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I drove by HSC this week and there seems to be some construction activity going on on the lower level and main floor exterior doors of the old Sears store. Didn't check the Mall 3nd floor entrance for signs construction.
It's a little late for
Toys R Us this season especially with the squeeze on toy supply.
Might be the long rumoured
Home Sense/Marshals.
I think
The Bay would want to be back in Halifax in a more "downtown" location than in a suburban mall that they have no ownership in and no real reason to stay. I seem to recall that HBC had a position in Cambridge Properties before it became Ivanhoe Cambridge. HBC's value now is in their real estate holdings. On the HSC side I think they are over taking risks on Department Stores ala Eaton's and Sears.
I did have a lookie inside and it looks pretty gutted. I don't think that HSC would be doing anything there if they didn't have a tenant or tenants.