Canadian Retail Thread - Page 205

MolsonExport · #**4081** Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 9:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by miketoronto

Seriously MolsonExport. The Bari stuff is really getting old.

Not really; I have only been here for a week.

Nice place, really.

OTSkyline · #**4082** Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 10:19 PM**

Most people I've talked to go to Syracuse for the day to make a shopping excursion out of it; especially given the american stores we don't have here in Canada; not specifically to save money...

TorontoDrew · #**4083** Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 10:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

That McArthur Glen Designer Outlet is so kitsch. It's even worse than Mirabel's and Quartier 10/30 in Brossard, which are already revolting.

100% with you on that one. It looks like a theme park, all it's missing are some rides in the background and mascots running around.

osirisboy · #**4084** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 12:00 AM**

I love it. Nice to see something different

Martin Mtl · #**4085** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 12:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

I love it. Nice to see something different

Different from what ? It looks exactly like every other outlets of this sort, just a little more on the bad taste side.

osirisboy · #**4086** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 12:26 AM**

Different from other malls in general. I really like how it looks. It's fun! Loosen up lol

Klazu · #**4087** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 1:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

Is the second phase going in the empty area closer to the bridge? and i am surprised by how many stores look empty and they still drew huge crowds

Yep and I think they have already started with it? It will be located between the current one and the bridge. It should have more upscale stores. I don't know where the third and final phase is supposed to go.

Klazu · #**4088** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 1:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I'm sure that any savings are obliterated by the cost of gas and if one stays the night, meals, restaurant, etc. But that said, it's often done more as a getaway than a as serious shopping trip, so people are willing to pay for that.

Yeah, you are right. My time is just more valuable than saving a few dollars and I spend it much more willingly on hiking trails than at malls. But I am sure many enjoy their shopping excursions.

logan5 · #**4089** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 1:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

That McArthur Glen Designer Outlet is so kitsch. It's even worse than Mirabel's and Quartier 10/30 in Brossard, which are already revolting.

This is far better than the usual glass facade retail that have been lining the streets for the past couple decades. Kitsch, faux, whatever. There's a variety of colour and materials that make this shopping area far more interesting than most.

osirisboy · #**4090** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 2:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

This is far better than the usual glass facade retail that have been lining the streets for the past couple decades. Kitsch, faux, whatever. There's a variety of colour and materials that make this shopping area far more interesting than most.

Exactly!! Plus the materials used seem to be pretty decent quality.

Martin Mtl · #**4091** Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 4:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Different from other malls in general. I really like how it looks. It's fun! Loosen up lol

It's the Disney school of architecture. Good for you if you like it. I find it depressing. I don't have to "loosen up" to something I find mediocre and devoid of even a shred of creative architecture or design. But, granted, I hate outlet malls, I hate the suburbs, so these things are simply not for me.

cjones2451 · #**4092** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 5:50 PM**

I saw my old Future Shop store (in Surrey BC) is now converted to a Best Buy. Didn't get a chance to get a picture....

Has anyone else seen or have a pics of this is their town or noticed it happening?

csbvan · #**4093** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 6:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

It's the Disney school of architecture. Good for you if you like it. I find it depressing. I don't have to "loosen up" to something I find mediocre and devoid of even a shred of creative architecture or design. But, granted, I hate outlet malls, I hate the suburbs, so these things are simply not for me.

I agree that it looks Disney Kitsch. It looks like most outdoor outlet malls. It is so tacky, and worst of all it tries to create some kind of fake village feel and yet is surrounded by a sea of parking. At least it is out of the way and is put on land that wouldn't be used for much else anyways.

Jay in Cowtown · #**4094** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 7:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by OTSkyline

Most people I've talked to go to Syracuse for the day to make a shopping excursion out of it; especially given the american stores we don't have here in Canada; not specifically to save money...

Is there any American stores left that haven't opened in Canada?

Acajack · #**4095** Posted **Jul 22, 2015, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jay in Cowtown

Is there any American stores left that haven't opened in Canada?

Tons. Honestly.

Jay in Cowtown · #**4096** Posted **Jul 23, 2015, 2:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

Tons. Honestly.

I forgot the wink after that post! lol

I know there is still a pile. More so the big box stores than the mall ones though... but it's a shitload better here than it was 10 years ago!

Acajack · #**4097** Posted **Jul 23, 2015, 2:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jay in Cowtown

I forgot the wink after that post! lol

I know there is still a pile. More so the big box stores than the mall ones though... but it's a shitload better here than it was 10 years ago!

In the Calgary area you also probably have more than most anywhere in the country except the GTA.

Quebec is generally slower to get them because of the language issue but even in Ottawa (where there is no French language requirement) there are many American chains that are not present but that you can find in, say, Syracuse.

Nouvellecosse · #**4098** Posted **Jul 23, 2015, 4:55 PM**

Are there many Canadian stores are there that haven't opened internationally?

MalcolmTucker · #**4099** Posted **Jul 23, 2015, 5:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

In the Calgary area you also probably have more than most anywhere in the country except the GTA.

Quebec is generally slower to get them because of the language issue but even in Ottawa (where there is no French language requirement) there are many American chains that are not present but that you can find in, say, Syracuse.

I think one factor in this is Calgary's relative isolation. For american brands that are not local I online shop. This gives them a huge data set on customer preferences and makes local entry a bit easier.

Acajack · #**4100** Posted **Jul 23, 2015, 5:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by MalcolmTucker

I think one factor in this is Calgary's relative isolation. For american brands that are not local I online shop. This gives them a huge data set on customer preferences and makes local entry a bit easier.

Your high incomes are likely a big turn-on for them as well.