The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 91

hollywoodnorth · #**1801** Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 8:37 PM**

great to see 7-11 adding stores downtown again. Where is that new one again between Main and Cambie on Broadway?

SpongeG · #**1802** Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 8:51 PM**

^^^ it's broadway and manitoba - is where a soccer store used to be

fatburger is taking over an old rental car place on broadway at alberta

Rusty Gull · #**1803** Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

They would be more amazing if they sold Slurpees.

Yes, it is a drawback.

No nachos either.

But the upside is you can get hot coffee in a can. Not to mention a wide array of beer, liquor, sake and salty snacks to accompany them.

The bottom line is that 7-11s in Japan are first-rate convenience stores, 7-11s in the US are much improved, so I'm hoping that trend comes to Canada.

officedweller · #**1804** Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 11:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

fatburger is taking over an old rental car place on broadway at alberta

Fatburger locating on "outdoor sports" row? That's a bit wierd, although guess you could work it off...

djh · #**1805** Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 11:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by LotusLand

Like OMG Crocs just moved on to Robson! Big name, hello

Didn't Crocs go bust earlier this year? I thought the store on Robson, which had been started a very long time ago, went on hold before the bankcruptcy announcement, so I assumed a new tenant would take over.

So you're saying they're back! AAAARGH!

Call the Fashion Police!

SpongeG · #**1806** Posted **Nov 10, 2009, 11:58 PM**

they've been open for months - crocs has survived the storm somewhat apparently

re: 7-11 coffee in a can - my friend bought some hot coffee in a can in seattle or portland - i think it was wolfgang puck brand - you do something and open can and it gets hot - he said it was actually good

hollywoodnorth · #**1807** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

^^^ it's broadway and manitoba - is where a soccer store used to be

fatburger is taking over an old rental car place on broadway at alberta

awesome stuff

that strip of Broadway is going to get realllly interesting over the next decade so much potential there

SpongeG · #**1808** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 12:06 AM**

yes - already its filling up with some new good eating places and cafes

you'll be able to walk from the canada line to mt pleasant and check out soma with things along the way as well

djh · #**1809** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 12:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

awesome stuff

that strip of Broadway is going to get realllly interesting over the next decade so much potential there

Is there something that you know about in the area...? Or just speculating?

entheosfog · #**1810** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 5:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

They would be more amazing if they sold Slurpees.

I only get my slurpees from 7-11. Macs just does not measure up. I've given them lots of chances but 7-11 just knows how to do it right!

Shibuya · #**1811** Posted **Nov 12, 2009, 11:50 PM**

Does anyone know anything about Wholesale Sports or Bass Pro Shops Western expansion plans? I know Wholesale Sports are looking towards opening locations in the East and Bass Pro Shops first Canadian location is in Calgary, but are they opening more on the westcoats?

Yume-sama · #**1812** Posted **Nov 12, 2009, 11:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by entheosfog

I only get my slurpees from 7-11. Macs just does not measure up. I've given them lots of chances but 7-11 just knows how to do it right!

I was in a Macs yesterday and was SHOCKED to see they had "Crystal Light" slurpees.

If I WANT A SLURPEE, I WANT THE 26 CUPS OF SUGAR THAT GOES IN ONE!

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Originally Posted by Shibuya

Does anyone know anything about Wholesale Sports or Bass Pro Shops Western expansion plans? I know Wholesale Sports are looking towards opening locations in the East and Bass Pro Shops first Canadian location is in Calgary, but are they opening more on the westcoats?

I went to see the one in Calgary yesterday, it was MASSIVE! I didn't know a shop like that could be so big. Vancouver could use one, I suppose, out in the burbs.

Skook · #**1813** Posted **Nov 13, 2009, 3:58 AM**

Both the London Drugs and the Nesters in Woodwards look really close to opening. There's a new billboard on Abbott just off Pender (behind the car rental place) with the old Woodwards Food Floor logo and a Nesters Opening Soon.

Anyone have any idea how soon is soon? The London Drugs has looked ready to open for a month, but I still can't even see how someone could get to the entrance past all the construction.

SpongeG · #**1814** Posted **Nov 13, 2009, 5:16 AM**

i believe someone here said November 22nd - so thats like 10 days from now

NewfBC · #**1815** Posted **Nov 13, 2009, 6:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Shibuya

Does anyone know anything about Wholesale Sports or Bass Pro Shops Western expansion plans? I know Wholesale Sports are looking towards opening locations in the East and Bass Pro Shops first Canadian location is in Calgary, but are they opening more on the westcoats?

Bass Pro Shops has been open for quite some time in Toronto area (Vaughan Mills):
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan, ONT L4K 5W4
Phone: 905 761 4000

Didn't the one in Calgary open recently?

Ron.

SpongeG · #**1816** Posted **Nov 15, 2009, 3:34 AM**

new store opening on west hastings - across from Leone

EUOKO FLAGSHIP - VANCOUVER
408 Howe Street
at West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC VC6 1A5
1-800-98-EUOKO (38656)

fat burger on west broadway @ alberta - they should do well there - I was at the Wendys and it was really busy long lines and busier than I have ever seen it - yay Canada line I guess

and the recently painted Office Depit - looks kinda weird painted red with the old blue awnings and signage...

Yume-sama · #**1817** Posted **Nov 15, 2009, 3:39 AM**

Euoko is not Japanese, but it is a "luxury" brand.

Office Depot does look funny

Any updates on Japadog and Beard Papa on Robson

?

SpongeG · #**1818** Posted **Nov 15, 2009, 3:44 AM**

i edited - i just looked it up on google - seems to be a skin care place - most of its locations are in high end dept stores like barneys, saks, bergdorf goodman and some hotels like w hotel etc - Canada seems to have the only flagship locations for north america - toronto and Vancouver with some of it sold at salons i guess

anyway looks good there

Yume-sama · #**1819** Posted **Nov 15, 2009, 3:48 AM**

A lot of their creams are $200 and up! Women are crazy

No wonder they can afford a big store.

As for JapaDog, I just checked their website. They say their "Dream come true" store on Robson St. will open in December.

Hopefully EARLY December!!

NewfBC · #**1820** Posted **Nov 15, 2009, 6:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

and the recently painted Office Depit - looks kinda weird painted red with the old blue awnings and signage...

Didn't someone here swear on their life that this Office Depot was closing?

Ron.