The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 88

officedweller · #**1741** Posted **Nov 6, 2009, 1:43 AM**

The drywall is up for the Tim's at L'Hermitage - probably not much longer.

djh · #**1742** Posted **Nov 6, 2009, 1:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Denscity

I don't recall any Starbucks inside Safeways in Vancouver?

There's one in the Safeway at Oak & King Edward

Yume-sama · #**1743** Posted **Nov 6, 2009, 1:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

there is one opening on robson - they are much more saturated in the suburbs - lougheed mall area has 3

I have to admit i sometimes get a half coffee half hot chocolate now - i still avoid the food though

In my building no less! This will not be good for my Summer iced capp obsession, that was only halted by me being too lazy to walk to a Timmy's.

SpongeG · #**1744** Posted **Nov 6, 2009, 1:49 AM**

the chevron/triple o's on grandview hwy is open now

officedweller · #**1745** Posted **Nov 6, 2009, 2:01 AM**

I only just realized the other day that instead of popping into Starbucks, etc. to grab a scone on the walk into work - I could pop into the IGA at L'Hermitage and get one for 99 cents rather than the Starbucks $1.70 (or whatever the price is now).

Yume-sama · #**1746** Posted **Nov 6, 2009, 2:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I only just realized the other day that instead of popping into Starbucks, etc. to grab a scone on the walk into work - I could pop into the IGA at L'Hermitage and get one for 99 cents rather than the Starbucks $1.70 (or whatever the price is now).

Yeah, the IGA is actually very busy at lunch. They have a good selection of fresh packaged sandwiches, salads, etc.

officedweller · #**1747** Posted **Nov 6, 2009, 7:30 PM**

Also, the McDonalds at Library Square is now a 24 hour operation.

wrenegade · #**1748** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 2:24 AM**

The TVs are installed and working at Red Card (new sports bar in Moda hotel). The bar looks almost finished. Can't be much longer than a couple weeks till they are finished.

Whalleyboy · #**1749** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 3:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Also, the McDonalds at Library Square is now a 24 hour operation.

there all open that way now i thought?

hollywoodnorth · #**1750** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 3:54 AM**

the Starbucks at Main Skytrain will be 24/7 during the 2010 Games I'm told...

SpongeG · #**1751** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 4:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Whalleyboy

there all open that way now i thought?

no most close down - driv thrus are mostly 24 hrs - but a few close early - i know the one on 160th and 96th closes at 2 am and opens at 5 am - drive thru only

SpongeG · #**1752** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 4:42 AM**

Aldo is opening on Granville - just north of 12th next to Lucky Jeans in that space that has stood empty for many months...

the store next to it is all behind wraps now - perhaps its being demolished? and replaced like its two neighbours?

punkster1982 · #**1753** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 8:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by djh

There's one in the Safeway at Oak & King Edward

All the renovated Safeways have Starbucks in them
I know Broadway & Commercial, Davie & Cardero, and Robson & Denman all have Starbucks, all with Starbucks within a block as well

LotusLand · #**1754** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 10:35 PM**

Anyone get a chance to see the upside down display and street art done by The Gap on Robson Street. My buddy was telling me about it. So far only Vancity Buzz seems to know about this:

http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2009...side-down.html

Apparently its part of the Gaps new marketing campaign. Kinda neat. Also apparently Lululemon has hotties doing yoga in their store front displays. I might have to go and check that out

SpongeG · #**1755** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 10:50 PM**

in vancouver? such innovation and daring differentness allowed? lol

Yume-sama · #**1756** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 10:53 PM**

I don't think turning a car upside down to try and attract attention to your falling business is that innovative or different

And CHEAP cars, too! Sheesh.

SpongeG · #**1757** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 11:06 PM**

yes but its different and different is not allowed

wahts next digital billboards! the horror

Yume-sama · #**1758** Posted **Nov 7, 2009, 11:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

yes but its different and different is not allowed

wahts next digital billboards! the horror

Stop! You're giving people nightmares.

SpongeG · #**1759** Posted **Nov 8, 2009, 2:53 AM**

haha

Was down near morgan crossing - its slowly coming along - I wonder if they can open anything before christmas? half of it looks like it could be close - it looks like london drugs has its blue painted on one spot unless its the best buy blue...

original joes is opening up near the future shop

where carl's jr was suppossed to be is now A&W

entheosfog · #**1760** Posted **Nov 8, 2009, 10:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by LotusLand

Anyone get a chance to see the upside down display and street art done by The Gap on Robson Street. My buddy was telling me about it. So far only Vancity Buzz seems to know about this:

http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2009...side-down.html

Apparently its part of the Gaps new marketing campaign. Kinda neat. Also apparently Lululemon has hotties doing yoga in their store front displays. I might have to go and check that out

It's also on here:
http://vancouverisawesome.com/2009/1...er/#more-24472