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A thread to discuss retail, it's rumours, and new and/or popular retail outlets.

[frinkprof]

Does anybody have a list of stores that are going in?

Can anyone confirm the existence of a Thai Tai Restaurant there :P?Aspen Landing stores:

Safeway
Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD Bank/ Canada Trust
CIBC
HSBC
Edo Japan
Cobs Breads
The Wine Shop
Broken Plate
Mission Snow & Skate
Curious Skin, Hair & Body
Stride Shoes
Redwater Rustic Grill
Avocado Fresh Mexican Grill
Jugo Juice
Good Earth Cafe
Fiasco Gelato
Medical Clinic
Radiology Consultants
Shoppers Drugmart
Scholars Choice
Paper Innovations
The Main Dish
Little Footprints
I Bambini
Crabapple Clothing Company
Kricket's
Divine Creations
Cruiseship Centers
Red Planet
Subway
Panago Pizza
Thai Tai
Work Box
Tower Cleaners
Vet Clinic
Starbucks
Telus BWireless
M&M Meats

[Yume-sama]

Ahh! You're my hero for today!

Talk about a ton of banks. I guess it is a wealthy area :P

[mersar]

The number of banks isn't surprising, the closest banks are at Westhills or east of Sarcee, so considering how many thousands of people live in that area they are probably needed.

[Yume-sama]

I suppose. But isn't there already a Scotiabank down the street by the ATB Financial?

They're starting to sprout up about as much as Starbucks :P Which, I'll be surprised if there is only one in the complex.... and not one inside Safeway, and one standalone.

I just can't wait for Thai Tai. I've been going all the way to Deerfoot Meadows for it!

Are there any maps / overheads of the area showing where everything is going? Because, honestly, it doesn't look like that big of an area to fit all this!

[Yume-sama]

By the way... during my search I found that Marble Slab is opening up, too, in both Westhills and Aspen Landing.

http://www.marbleslablocations.com/locate/locations.aspx?METHOD=STATE&STATE=AB&DIS=Alberta&NAT=CA

[Wentworth]

By the way... during my search I found that Marble Slab is opening up, too, in both Westhills and Aspen Landing.

http://www.marbleslablocations.com/locate/locations.aspx?METHOD=STATE&STATE=AB&DIS=Alberta&NAT=CA

That's too bad; I'd rather see the Gelato place succeed. Two ice cream shops is way too many. That puts the Gelato place at risk. I'm not a big fan of the Marble Slab either; just way, way too expensive. What is it now, $6 for a single cone? I could buy a whole gallon of smarties ice cream for that, rather than paying someone to smash smarties into a single cone.

[Yume-sama]

Yeah, that was the first thing I thought. Gelato place won't be around very long.

[Vascilli]

I suppose. But isn't there already a Scotiabank down the street by the ATB Financial?

They're starting to sprout up about as much as Starbucks :P Which, I'll be surprised if there is only one in the complex.... and not one inside Safeway, and one standalone.

I just can't wait for Thai Tai. I've been going all the way to Deerfoot Meadows for it!

Are there any maps / overheads of the area showing where everything is going? Because, honestly, it doesn't look like that big of an area to fit all this!

http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/BU/dba/calgary_planning_commission/agenda/2007/dp2007_0993_part1.pdf
Near the end is a decent overhead, but no sign of tenants. (I guess they weren't finalized by the submission)

Isn't there a Thai Tai on 17th Ave? :sly:

[Yume-sama]

http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/BU/dba/calgary_planning_commission/agenda/2007/dp2007_0993_part1.pdf
Near the end is a decent overhead, but no sign of tenants. (I guess they weren't finalized by the submission)

Isn't there a Thai Tai on 17th Ave? :sly:

There is, I've been to all of them. And that one is known as "the bad Thai Tai" in my books.

I have such high hopes for this one!

[freeweed]

Less food, more retail :P

I think I mentioned this in the main construction thread; Crossiron Mills has at least one tenant with a first week of August opening date. Let the Balzarium arise!

[Vascilli]

Less food, more retail :P

I think I mentioned this in the main construction thread; Crossiron Mills has at least one tenant with a first week of August opening date. Let the Balzarium arise!

Less clothes, more electronics. I'm tired of going to Deerfoot Meadows. A gun store would be nice too, Wholesale Sports is there too.

[Plus15]

Taking over the former "RnR" store on the 2nd floor, Aeropostale's first Calgary store opens in Chinook this summer. It will be packed until people realize the quality is equal to (or possibly worse) than Wal-Mart. Just like Old Navy duds were once status items. Meh.

[Plus15]

FYI, Chinook Centre, Market Mall and CrossIron Mills are all opening Bath & Body Works shops this summer.

[Zilla]

The magazine store With The Times, displaced from Mission last year due to demolition, will be re-opening next to the Good Earth that is being renovated on 11th Avenue and 15th Street SW. Looks like it will be open soon.

[freeweed]

Taking over the former "RnR" store on the 2nd floor, Aeropostale's first Calgary store opens in Chinook this summer. It will be packed until people realize the quality is equal to (or possibly worse) than Wal-Mart. Just like Old Navy duds were once status items. Meh.

And H&M, for that matter. That place is basically white trash central.

[freeweed]

FYI, Chinook Centre, Market Mall and CrossIron Mills are all opening Bath & Body Works shops this summer.

Yeah, we're extremely excited about that one. While it may look like yet another Body Shop/etc clone, BBW actually doesn't make me want to vomit from overpowering fragrance just walking past. Plus, they actually have a lot of decent stuff, even fragrance free stuff.

[Yume-sama]

And H&M, for that matter. That place is basically white trash central.

Yeehaw! Pack up the pickup truck Susy Bob! :yes:

Anyone know what will be going in the Chinook expansion? All I've heard is that it will be "upper class" but then I heard Aldo will be going in so that made me skeptical. :koko:

[Rusty van Reddick]

Yeah, we're extremely excited about that one. While it may look like yet another Body Shop/etc clone, BBW actually doesn't make me want to vomit from overpowering fragrance just walking past. Plus, they actually have a lot of decent stuff, even fragrance free stuff.

It's crap. Bath and Body Works is to Body Shop what Gloria Jean's is (was?) to Starbucks: They'd open in malls that were too redneck or poor or generally shitty for Body Shop to consider. They're welfare Body Shop. Of course Canadians who don't know any better will flock to it like flies to shit.

[Rusty van Reddick]

And H&M, for that matter. That place is basically white trash central.

Why "white trash"? Nonwhites don't shop there?

[Rusty van Reddick]

A gun store would be nice too, Wholesale Sports is there too.

I'd wait until you got your zit-faced teenaged head out of your ass before telling you what an ignorant comment this is, but I just can't.

We don't need "gun stores."

[Vascilli]

I'd wait until you got your zit-faced teenaged head out of your ass before telling you what an ignorant comment this is, but I just can't.

We don't need "gun stores."

Fine, I'd like a Bass Pro down my street. :sly:

Edit: And a 7-Eleven in my closet.

[Yume-sama]

I'd wait until you got your zit-faced teenaged head out of your ass before telling you what an ignorant comment this is, but I just can't.

We don't need "gun stores."

:frog: I almost want them to open a Gun Store so we can see your reaction... :haha:

[Vascilli]

On a more realistic note, I'm surprised there isn't a high-end outdoors store opening at Aspen Landing. That stuff's big money and there isn't a place I can even think of that caters to that market.

[freeweed]

Wow, someone's pissed in furry's coffee again. :haha:

[Doug_Cgy]

Taking over the former "RnR" store on the 2nd floor, Aeropostale's first Calgary store opens in Chinook this summer. It will be packed until people realize the quality is equal to (or possibly worse) than Wal-Mart. Just like Old Navy duds were once status items. Meh.

In no way to doubt you, but just wondering where you heard about this? I checked the Chinook & Aeropostale website and don't see any mention. I'm neither here, nor there when it comes to Aeropostale...But I guess choice is good!!

[vid]

I went to a gun store once.

I actually think Furry would be at home there. All they do is complain about things they don't think are good enough. It had a shooting range inside it too.

[Vascilli]

I went to a gun store once.

I actually think Furry would be at home there. All they do is complain about things they don't think are good enough. It had a shooting range inside it too.

...Where is this and why haven't I heard of it? I'm a fan of try before you buy. :yes:

[Plus15]

In no way to doubt you, but just wondering where you heard about this? I checked the Chinook & Aeropostale website and don't see any mention. I'm neither here, nor there when it comes to Aeropostale...But I guess choice is good!!

The huge, logo covered hoarding in front of the store ;)

[freeweed]

...Where is this and why haven't I heard of it? I'm a fan of try before you buy. :yes:

There's an archery range (sorta) in Bass Pro. Complete with plastic/foam deer you can try to "kill".

[vid]

...Where is this and why haven't I heard of it? I'm a fan of try before you buy. :yes:

Thunder Bay. :P

We're also building a shooting range in the harbour area, mostly for police but private citizens will be able to get memberships there to practise, from what I've heard. It will be a larger, more modern facility. The one in that gun shop here is probably really small, but the retail area from what I remember was absolutely minuscule. It was like going into a gas station decorated with guns.

[freeweed]

Offtopic, but speaking of gun ranges...

In Tampa (St. Petersburg, to be correct) they have a nice urban wetlands park that's set aside as a nature preserve. Complete with boardwalks through the swamp that you can get up and close with the wild gators, safely. At the end of the boardwalk you climb this tower which gives a great view of all the bird life etc that lives around this nice lake. Lots of informative signs about the local endangered species, etc. Very natural, very serene.

Then you hear muffled banging. Our friend (who's a local) informed us that there's a gun range literally right next to this park.

Only in America.

Oh, and I HAVE to add this: The most surreal US store yet. (http://www.whiteelephantstores.com/) Guns and toys, together at last!

Vaguely sorta back on topic, I mention this stuff because it reminds me of exactly just how NOT "gun-toting redneck" Calgary really is, contrary to outside perceptions. I don't think I've even seen a gun here except at Bass Pro, and they're new.

[You Need A Thneed]

Oh, and I HAVE to add this: The most surreal US store yet. (http://www.whiteelephantstores.com/) Guns and toys, together at last!


I've been there, its a great store. Guns, ammo, camping gear, live bait, etc,... plus games and toys. Remembered it from going there when I was a kid and we were on family vacation. Stopped there to check it out again when my wife and I were in Spokane a couple of years ago. We picked some games for quite a bit cheaper the nwe could get them in Canada.

[Vascilli]

There's an archery range (sorta) in Bass Pro. Complete with plastic/foam deer you can try to "kill".

Don't they also have a pool of fish? In any case, a full on shooting range is different than "just" an archery range. (For some reason)

I saw Aspen Landing on Mothers day, the red building is very obviously a Shoppers Drug Mart, and there's no chance it would ever be a Future Shop because not only were they never a listed tenant, the store is too small for a typical Future Shop layout.

[Wentworth]

Don't they also have a pool of fish? In any case, a full on shooting range is different than "just" an archery range. (For some reason)

I saw Aspen Landing on Mothers day, the red building is very obviously a Shoppers Drug Mart, and there's no chance it would ever be a Future Shop because not only were they never a listed tenant, the store is too small for a typical Future Shop layout.

It is absolutely baffling that they chose to put a Shoppers there when there is already a brand new one just 2 km North of there in West Springs. Though, I did hear that Shoppers was opening a line of botique cosmetics stores under a sub-brand, maybe that's the deal.

[Vascilli]

Something tells me they wouldn't use the same colour scheme though. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a very large section with its own sub-branding.

[Ramsayfarian]

Wow, someone's pissed in furry's coffee again. :haha:

I know I'm a day late and a dollar short, but that was a good one.

[Rusty van Reddick]

I went to a gun store once.

I actually think Furry would be at home there. All they do is complain about things they don't think are good enough. It had a shooting range inside it too.

If you were there, Vid, I'd be happy to sample some guns.

[sean.clarke]

The magazine store With The Times, displaced from Mission last year due to demolition, will be re-opening next to the Good Earth that is being renovated on 11th Avenue and 15th Street SW. Looks like it will be open soon.

Are you sure you have the right address here? Living a couple blocks away from this, I'm pretty sure that whole area is residential.....

[Jimby]

he meant 11 st and 15 Ave SW

[Rusty van Reddick]

he meant 11 st and 15 Ave SW

...and the new Good Earth renos look GREAT! I found out that this is now a franchised store; used to be the company flagship.

[SpongeG]

Taking over the former "RnR" store on the 2nd floor, Aeropostale's first Calgary store opens in Chinook this summer. It will be packed until people realize the quality is equal to (or possibly worse) than Wal-Mart. Just like Old Navy duds were once status items. Meh.

i don't think anyone ever thinks aero is a "label" its akin to bluenotes

its not that common here - in the states it seems to cater to tweens and middle schoolers

[frinkprof]

International fashion icon setting up shop in Calgary


By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald

May 27, 2009



International fashion retailer Hermes has announced plans to open its fourth location in Canada this fall in Calgary -- another signal the city has become a"player" on the national retail level.

Hermes Canada said it will open a new boutique in the city in October in the new Holt Renfrew store at 510 8th Ave. S. W.

The nearly 1,500-square-foot boutique, with a storefront on the main level, will be owned and operated by Hermes Canada.

The company has been planning for some time to move into the Calgary market and had been looking for the right location, said Jennifer Carter, president and CEO of Hermes Canada.

"Calgary is a great market," she said, adding that when Holt Renfrew decided to move and expand into the old Sears building downtown (part of the Core shopping centre) it was "perfect for us."

She said Holt Renfrew has good traffic through its downtown store and sales are strong.

Carter said Hermes Canada is confident with its decision to come into the Calgary market and" comfortable with being in the centre."

She said many of the retailer's current clients already shop in Toronto and Vancouver.

"We know we have a very good local clientele," said Carter.

In a news release, the retail giant said the boutique will be devoted to an assortment of jewelry, silk, leather, ready-to-wear clothes and accessories.

Other Hermes locations in Canada include Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

Hermes has more than 250 stores across the world including duty free.

The retail giant has picked an ideal location to bring its luxury brand to the Calgary market, said Michael Kehoe, an Alberta-based retail specialist with Fairfield Commercial Real Estate Inc.

"They will cater to those aspirational shoppers," he said.

According to Calgary Economic Development, Calgarians had the highest personal income per capita in Canada in 2008 at $54,327, the highest total five-year (2004-2008) growth in personal income per capita at 30.7 per cent and the highest average annual growth in personal income per capita over the past 10 years at 5.5 per cent (1999-2008).

The latest data in 2006 on the number of millionaires in Calgary showed they increased by 21.8 per cent from 1,905 in 2005 to 2,375.

Holt Renfrew will be opening its new downtown store in the fall of 2009 in the old Sears building, moving from between 30,000 and 40,000 square feet of space to about 90,000 square feet.

Hermes' entrance into the Calgary market enhances the city's profile as a"desirable re-tail market" and establishes the city as a"player"on the national level in the retail sector, said Maggie Schofield, executive director of the Calgary Down-town Association. It also speaks highly to what Holt Renfrew is doing with its expansion in showcasing Calgary to retailers of this calibre.

mtoneguzzi@theherald.canwest.com
© Copyright (c) The Calgary HeraldLink (http://www.calgaryherald.com/Life/International+fashion+icon+setting+shop+Calgary/1634487/story.html)

[Doug_Cgy]

To add to the Calgary Hermes story...Even though its going to be in the "Holt Building"...it sounds as though it will be a separate boutique, with streetfront presence from the Herald quote bolded below!!

The nearly 1,500-square-foot boutique, with a storefront on the main level, will be owned and operated by Hermes Canada.

[You Need A Thneed]

Last night, we stopped at Superstore on our way home (10:15 pm), shopped for a few things, had things in hand and went to the checkout, and every single line that was open had 5 people waiting to pay with jam-packed carts. The self checkout line was no better. We put the milk jug in a Coke fridge, set the other things down and walked out.

It absolutely rediculous that a place has that long lines at that time of night. I mean this is a place that never ever opens up more than about 40% of it's tills, even when its as busy as it gets. But still, open more tills! Reason number one why I don't shop at Superstore very often. When I go to Safeway or Co-op, there pretty much never a line, and especially at that time. I can't support businesses who treat their customers that way.

We went and picked up milk at 7-11 instead.

[Yume-sama]

Last night, we stopped at Superstore on our way home (10:15 pm), shopped for a few things, had things in hand and went to the checkout, and every single line that was open had 5 people waiting to pay with jam-packed carts. The self checkout line was no better. We put the milk jug in a Coke fridge, set the other things down and walked out.

It absolutely rediculous that a place has that long lines at that time of night. I mean this is a place that never ever opens up more than about 40% of it's tills, even when its as busy as it gets. But still, open more tills! Reason number one why I don't shop at Superstore very often. When I go to Safeway or Co-op, there pretty much never a line, and especially at that time. I can't support businesses who treat their customers that way.

We went and picked up milk at 7-11 instead.

:yes: Superstore should be open 24 hours year round. During the holidays it was quite busy, even at 2AM!

And not just with Christmas shoppers, but the random weird family and their kids grocery shopping :sly:

[Stang]

And speaking of self-checkout lines:

- There should be a 15 item limit posted. Full carts in self-checkout lines is about as inefficient as it gets for everyone - the store, the person checking out, the people waiting to check out. Some stores are starting to do this.

- There should be a place to line up. Because the checkouts are often located close to the main aisle in the store, and because they don't go very deep because there is no conveyor belt thingy, the line-ups block the aisle and are confusing to know which one is which.

I know that this is a relatively new technology and people are just starting to get used to them, I think we need some rules to compensate for the lack of common sense from the customers and the stores alike.

OK - rant over. :)

And further to the 24-hour idea, I actually like the idea. In England this is common at some of the large Tesco and ASDA locations (and, of course, Wal Mart here). Essentially one or two checkout workers need to be present, and the rest of the employees would have been there anyway stocking shelves. The lights would have been on, etc. so there's no extra costs there.

I won't find myself picking up a few things at 4 AM, but midnight or 1 AM wouldn't be unreasonable on certain occasions. And a lot of people have much more nocturnal schedules than my own.

[Plus15]

Despite the drop in consumer confidence and spending, the Core seems to have signed some pretty big names so far. Aside from the massive new Holts and Harry Rosen, they have secured a 3-level Brooks Brothers flagship and now a company owned Hermes boutique. And while not yet confirmed, H&M is hiring for a "Downtown Calgary" location opening in 2009. The website doesn't specify the exact location but I'm quite certain it will also be a Core co-anchor, possibly in one of the 2-level retail locations being built on the 3rd floor of the Holt Renfrew building. Also, Banana Republic is being relocated to the current Shoppers Drug Mart location on the +15, which will make it the largest BR store in town by far. And that skylight is going to blow minds. Really an exciting retail project, thats for sure.

[Ramsayfarian]

Last night, we stopped at Superstore on our way home (10:15 pm), shopped for a few things, had things in hand and went to the checkout, and every single line that was open had 5 people waiting to pay with jam-packed carts. The self checkout line was no better. We put the milk jug in a Coke fridge, set the other things down and walked out.

It absolutely rediculous that a place has that long lines at that time of night. I mean this is a place that never ever opens up more than about 40% of it's tills, even when its as busy as it gets. But still, open more tills! Reason number one why I don't shop at Superstore very often. When I go to Safeway or Co-op, there pretty much never a line, and especially at that time. I can't support businesses who treat their customers that way.

We went and picked up milk at 7-11 instead.

Not sure why, but this is the first thing that popped into my head.
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[YYCguys]

Man, do I ever hate Superstore! The aisles aren't well marked. Food products are not usually placed with like items. The checkouts are chronically busy and lined up. And people who shop there (regularly) are pretty aggressive and grumpy looking! Rant over!

I love shopping at Coop! They even have people to help you out to your car with your purchases (I only have one useable hand right now due to tendanitis in the other so this is a handy service!). Their gas bars have a full service island for those days that you don't want to be out in the cold. And you get a great cheque back at the end of the year!

[Vascilli]

The huge Linens-N-Things sign was being torn down on Friday, it's probably all gone. Best Buy might make it in time for Back to School season. (Unlikely)

[srperrycgy]

:previous: I'm assuming you're referring to the former location at WestHills. There was a crew ripping down the entrance "feature" this afternoon when I was walking through there. No sign that it's going to be a Best Buy, but the firm doing the reno is from BC where BB's Canadian corporate HQ is. Just a guess there.

Also, there is an RBC "Coming Soon" sign in front of the former TD Canada Trust location at Signal Hill. The other former TDCT branch (by the A&W) is being gutted and another retail bay is being built between it and the existing retail strip. No signs as to what is going into these units. A long, long time ago, there were both TD and Canada Trust branches at Signal Hill. When the two merged, there were two TD Canada Trust branches. Both operated separately, until a new, larger branch was built between them (across from Harvey's). Then both old branches were closed.

In other Bank news :rolleyes: , the new Scotiabank at 33rd St @ 17th Ave SW looks like it will be open by the end of the month. Then the old branch at 38th St @ 17th Ave SW can be demolished for West LRT construction.

[YYCguys]

Speaking of retail, how's the Chinook Centre expansion coming along? I never get down to that part of the city!

[Yume-sama]

:previous: I'm assuming you're referring to the former location at WestHills. There was a crew ripping down the entrance "feature" this afternoon when I was walking through there. No sign that it's going to be a Best Buy, but the firm doing the reno is from BC where BB's Canadian corporate HQ is. Just a guess there.

The group who handles the leasing lists Best Buy as an anchor tenant in their new brochures.
http://www.taurusgroup.com/pdf/Brochure-WestHills.pdf

And the Tonko websites gives an opening date of November 2009 :banana:
http://www.tonko.com/pdf/floor_plans/Westhills248%20Web.pdf

[Me&You]

The group who handles the leasing lists Best Buy as an anchor tenant in their new brochures.
http://www.taurusgroup.com/pdf/Brochure-WestHills.pdf

And the Tonko websites gives an opening date of November 2009 :banana:
http://www.tonko.com/pdf/floor_plans/Westhills248%20Web.pdf

Great sleuthing!

Fuck I hate Westhills.

[srperrycgy]

The group who handles the leasing lists Best Buy as an anchor tenant in their new brochures.
http://www.taurusgroup.com/pdf/Brochure-WestHills.pdf

And the Tonko websites gives an opening date of November 2009 :banana:
http://www.tonko.com/pdf/floor_plans/Westhills248%20Web.pdf

Thanks for the links. :cheers: Outside of this site and the industry, who really knows what is happening?

[WIGS]

Man, do I ever hate Superstore! The aisles aren't well marked. Food products are not usually placed with like items. The checkouts are chronically busy and lined up. And people who shop there (regularly) are pretty aggressive and grumpy looking! Rant over!

I love shopping at Coop! They even have people to help you out to your car with your purchases (I only have one useable hand right now due to tendanitis in the other so this is a handy service!). Their gas bars have a full service island for those days that you don't want to be out in the cold. And you get a great cheque back at the end of the year!

:lurk:
Being from Southern Ontario and last living in Western NY until moving to Calgary in February I think that Calgary really needs a Wegmans (http://www.wegmans.com). I've said it before and will say it again. CO-OP looks rundown and I'm not impressed with their produce, Safeway is OK albeit overpriced, Sobey's has good quality but is pricey as well. Superstore, yes the lines are a pain in the ass but they have decent produce, the PC line of products is usually good quality at reasonable prices not to mention their lines of housewares and even clothing and other items are usually (not always) cheaper than Safeway.

If Wegmans came to town, the grocery stores here would have to really work to keep customers or they would fail. Mind you Wegmans are better suited to suburban locations as they take up quite the large footprint. I think the one near me when I lived in the Buffalo suburbs was about 140,000sq. ft. but featured a huge Organics section (probably 10% of sq. footage), every prepared food you can think of, an upstairs seating area with free wi-fi for one to relax and enjoy a quick meal and even offered live music on Fridays. Now that's what I call a grocery store :yes:

my $0.02
back to lurking :lurk:

[You Need A Thneed]

CO-OP looks rundown and I'm not impressed with their produce

You're probably going to the wrong Co-op. There are plenty of new Co-ops in town and Co-op probably has the best produce out of any of the large chains, IMO.

Frankly, there's not enough market share left for new grocery retailers in town. Other retailers that have lots of locations in other western Canadian cities either have no presence here or just 1 or 2 stores.

[srperrycgy]

Avoid the Richmond Rd Co-op for now. Under heavy renovations.

[Yume-sama]

Avoid the Richmond Rd Co-op for now. Under heavy renovations.

For like the past 2 years, it seems. :whip: Would probably be going faster if they ever had more than 1 guy working on it at a time. :yes:

My closest Co-Op is in Wentworth. Super nice :cool:

[srperrycgy]

More than one guy right now. ;) It's a major clusterf*** right now. I'm not even a Co-op regular and it was hard to find anything.

[jlowry24]

Safeway may be overpriced, but at least there's a uniform standard of quality to their stores. With Co-op, you never know what you'll get...their Beltline store is great, but the ones near me (Brentwood/Dalhousie area) are pretty rundown. They look like they were last renovated in 1983 or so.

Agreed about the crazy lines and aggressive shoppers at Superstore! Too bad I love their PC products so much...

[Yume-sama]

Every store has its benefits. Superstore is good for boxed stuff, but terrible for fruits, vegetables, and meat. Co-Op has a good deli, and meat department. Safeway has a good bakery, and some poultry Co-Op doesn't get. I have a theory the meat gets sold to Co-Op first, what they reject goes to Safeway, what they reject goes to IGA, and what all three of them reject (the cheap no quality crap, leftover scraps) is loaded up by the truckload to the Superstore. :yuck:

And you don't even want to KNOW what happens to the stuff Superstore doesn't want!

[Rusty van Reddick]

Wigs, Wegman's is a US chain and a NE one at that- there is about as much chance of them opening here as Winn-Dixie.

As others have said, you need to find another Co-Op. Midtown Market has a very good produce section- and there are always the farmers' markets.

[mersar]

Yep, most of the farmers markets open this weekend or next. Cochrane opened this morning with not too bad attendence considering the weather, and I believe Bearspaw is tomorrow and Millarville next weekend.

[WIGS]

Wigs, Wegman's is a US chain and a NE one at that- there is about as much chance of them opening here as Winn-Dixie.

As others have said, you need to find another Co-Op. Midtown Market has a very good produce section- and there are always the farmers' markets.

furry,
I'm well aware. However, it would be great to have one here and see the existing supermarkets feeble attempts to compete. It really is (one of if not) the best grocery store in the U.S.

[Rusty van Reddick]

furry,
I'm well aware. However, it would be great to have one here and see the existing supermarkets feeble attempts to compete. It really is (one of if not) the best grocery store in the U.S.

Oh, on that we agree! I was knocked on my ass by the one in Ithaca- would kill to get something like that.

[Rusty van Reddick]

Yep, most of the farmers markets open this weekend or next. Cochrane opened this morning with not too bad attendence considering the weather, and I believe Bearspaw is tomorrow and Millarville next weekend.

Also it looks like the Hillhurst one is being resurrected- wednesdays from 3-7 I think. Hillhurst Community Centre.

[jeffwhit]

Wigs, Wegman's is a US chain and a NE one at that- there is about as much chance of them opening here as Winn-Dixie.

As others have said, you need to find another Co-Op. Midtown Market has a very good produce section- and there are always the farmers' markets.

Wegman's is pretty sweet, but the only one I've been to (Cherry Hill, NJ) is HUGE, like superstore huge.

[DizzyEdge]

Stumbled upon this on another website (connect2edmonton.com), posted by user IanO

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/CortinaFan/Ottawa/Queen_Portland_01.jpg

Nice example of 'urban bigbox'

[frinkprof]

^If it was from Connect2Edmonton, IanO is Coldrsx on here I believe.

Anyway yeah, something like that for Home Depots and Costcos would be great.

[Wooster]

That's on the hipstery portion of Queen Street in Toronto - although I had heard the Home Depot pulled out. Not sure if that is really true or not. Either way, a good example of urban Big box.

[Riise]

Considering how much I know you love this store Freeweed, I'll give you a warning; This News Might Knock Your Socks Off. Pro Hockey Life is actually opening two stores in metro-Calgary and both are hiring! You might not care about the latter but I haven't heard you talk about the former.


PRO HOCKEY LIFE CALGARY
Over 100 Positions Available

-Cross Iron Mills

-Deerfoot Tr. and 130th Ave. S.E.


Job fair
Sat June 13th and Sun June 14th, 11am-4pm
Shepard Regional Centre
Positions Available:
FT/PT Sales Associates
FT/PT Pro Shop Techs
FT/PT Goalie Specialists
FT/PT Skate Specialists
FT/PT Equipment Specialists
FT/PT Cashiers

Apply To: mailto:ssmith@prohockeylife.com

[freeweed]

:previous: :haha:

Oddly enough I just found out about store #2 only a few days ago. It's very, very far away from me (yes, much further than Balzac, I live in the north boons) so I'm not too excited about it.

That being said, Toronto doesn't even have 2 (remember, Mississauga doesn't count!) so we're going to be ahead of them. Then again, so is Edmonton.

[Vascilli]

Great sleuthing!

Fuck I hate Westhills.

Love the Taco Bell though. But what a horrible, horrible layout the whole place has. What's the status on Best Buy?

[Riise]

That being said, Toronto doesn't even have 2 (remember, Mississauga doesn't count!) so we're going to be ahead of them.

But Crossiron Mills isn't in Calgary, God damn Rocky View has to ruin everything!

[freeweed]

But Crossiron Mills isn't in Calgary, God damn Rocky View has to ruin everything!

It's only a matter of time. Muahahaha.

Bass Pro actually lists the store here as Rocky View, Alberta. I wonder how many people have been stumped on that one. :haha:

[Vascilli]

The Future Shop at Deerfoot Meadows has the entire wireless section curtained off for renovations. If I recall, it'll be like Best Buy, with a more open concept plan and consultation desk things.

[Rusty van Reddick]

So the former Wee Book Inn, on 17th next to FARM, closed a few weeks ago and (like the "Himals" space across the street) was snapped up in just a few days. Turns out it's going to be the new location for Steeling Home, a cute shop on 11th (the "Connaught Park" strip) that sells... it's hard to describe; they sell fancy drawer pulls and little doodads for the home. Anyway, that means they're pulling out of 11th St- and this concerns me. Michelangelo's moved out last fall; Giant 45 relocated to 17th (east of 4th, not sure of exact location), and that "Likrich" store that did a huge reno of the glass art place was open for what seemed like mere weeks before closing. That's 4 businesses. Now to be fair none of these has "for lease" (we'll see about Steeling Home because they aren't actually closed yet), but this strip was looking so interesting and unique a mere year ago and now, Good Earth renos aside, it looks pretty desperate.

Maybe something cool is going in Michelangelo's.

[Ramsayfarian]

So the former Wee Book Inn, on 17th next to FARM, closed a few weeks ago and (like the "Himals" space across the street) was snapped up in just a few days. Turns out it's going to be the new location for Steeling Home, a cute shop on 11th (the "Connaught Park" strip) that sells... it's hard to describe; they sell fancy drawer pulls and little doodads for the home. Anyway, that means they're pulling out of 11th St- and this concerns me. Michelangelo's moved out last fall; Giant 45 relocated to 17th (east of 4th, not sure of exact location), and that "Likrich" store that did a huge reno of the glass art place was open for what seemed like mere weeks before closing. That's 4 businesses. Now to be fair none of these has "for lease" (we'll see about Steeling Home because they aren't actually closed yet), but this strip was looking so interesting and unique a mere year ago and now, Good Earth renos aside, it looks pretty desperate.

Maybe something cool is going in Michelangelo's.

I'm still miffed that the landlords ran California Pizza out of that strip. They had some of the best pizza in town.

[Rusty van Reddick]

I'm still miffed that the landlords ran California Pizza out of that strip. They had some of the best pizza in town.

Better than Fat Tony's? That's what replaced California-which was good, I agree, but not really different from Nick's, Sophies, or lots of other thick-crust, Greek pizza places around town- Fat Tony's is pretty uncommon.

[Vascilli]

The soon-to-be Best Buy.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1056/n9r9781.jpg

Whatever was beside Danier.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2344/n9r9785.jpg

[YYCguys]

Stumbled upon this on another website (connect2edmonton.com), posted by user IanO

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/CortinaFan/Ottawa/Queen_Portland_01.jpg

Nice example of 'urban bigbox'

I wonder if this is something that could be done at Westbrook Village, if Walmart is intent on staying in that location. It would then be tolerable.

By the way, what was Home Depot thinking when they bought land at the end of Nose Hill Drive and built a store at the bottom of Tuscany, out in the middle of nowhere?

[Ramsayfarian]

Better than Fat Tony's? That's what replaced California-which was good, I agree, but not really different from Nick's, Sophies, or lots of other thick-crust, Greek pizza places around town- Fat Tony's is pretty uncommon.

Not to say Fat Tony's is bad pizza, but Fat Tony shouldn't be allowed to grease Spiro's pizza pans. If FT was located anywhere else but that location, I'd probably like their pizza, but it pales compared to California.

[Rusty van Reddick]

...well, my angst about 11 Street looks a little premature- all of the Michelangelo's, Giant 45 and Likrich spaces are leased. The only one that I know about (in terms of what's going in) for sure is what was Giant 45- I spotted somebody doing carpentry inside and asked if he knew what was happening- and turns out it was the owner of a new halal butcher shop opening in a little while there.

[srperrycgy]

Whatever was beside Danier.


It was parking.

[Vascilli]

It was parking.

Good riddance, then. Hopefully something that doesn't suck goes in.

[bunyip]

Does anyone have any information on the Boxwood Cafe going into the revamped Central Memorial Park?

[Jimby]

Does anyone have any information on the Boxwood Cafe going into the revamped Central Memorial Park?

I noticed the sign driving by on 4th which says it is connected to the River Cafe, so it should be a great addition to the park.
When is all the work in the park supposed to finish?

[Yume-sama]

So exciting to see the Best Buy actually being worked on!

There is now signage saying "Coming Soon"

And beside Danier there was one of the two TD Banks that closed to become one, and a parking lot between it and Danier which has now been covered up to become another store.

[freeweed]

Not sure if it's been posted before, as I've been out of town, but CrossIron Mills has a grand opening date on their website for the entire mall: August 19. Perhaps we'll see a few early openings a la Bass Pro.

[unibrain]

The soon-to-be Best Buy.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1056/n9r9781.jpg

Whatever was beside Danier.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2344/n9r9785.jpg

That's not the proposed Best Buy...

Best Buy is relocating to the old Linen and Things (next to Rona, and Lamles I think).

That is the location of a plus size womens store (I think it's called Laura Plus?)

[Vascilli]

That's not the proposed Best Buy...

Best Buy is relocating to the old Linen and Things (next to Rona, and Lamles I think).

That is the location of a plus size womens store (I think it's called Laura Plus?)

....There was a picture of the actual Best Buy. :shrug:

[Tills13]

Good riddance, then. Hopefully something that doesn't suck goes in.

It better be something that doesn't suck. Being the closest shopping center to my house, it better damn well be something that I want to go in every time I stop by the area.

If it's some clothing store or another grocery store I think I'm moving.

[zooropa]

and the latest big box to open on 130th Ave SE is Home Outfitters. opening soon anyway, i think it is next door to what will be Pro Hockey Life.

[Vascilli]

It better be something that doesn't suck. Being the closest shopping center to my house, it better damn well be something that I want to go in every time I stop by the area.

If it's some clothing store or another grocery store I think I'm moving.

Count on it being this. That particular strip is mainly womanly things, so clothes wouldn't be unlikely.

[jlowry24]

It looks like Bed Bath & Beyond is moving into the old Linens n Things in Brentwood Village. Good that something is moving in as there have been a lot of vacancies popping up in the mall/plaza lately.

[Rusty van Reddick]

woo hoo! BBB is so much better than LNT was! And unlike the one at Crossiron Mills this one is on the LRT!

[Jay in Cowtown]

It looks like Bed Bath & Beyond is moving into the old Linens n Things in Brentwood Village. Good that something is moving in as there have been a lot of vacancies popping up in the mall/plaza lately.

I noticed that today while I was being dragged into the Pier 1 beside it.

[koval95]

That's not the proposed Best Buy...

Best Buy is relocating to the old Linen and Things (next to Rona, and Lamles I think).

That is the location of a plus size womens store (I think it's called Laura Plus?)

Laura plus is right beside Winners