The Metro Vancouver Retail Thread - Page 149

SpongeG · #**2961** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 7:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by vancityrox

I know that they are planning to open Jack & Jones in Vancouver in 2011. They just had 2 grand openings in Ontario this week. They are moving west. Should be opening in Spring or Summer 2011.

Very popular in Europe and East Canada.

MNG Mango is opening soon too. Should be in 2011. That is what a buyer told me in Montreal. I think first one is at Metrotown.

cool - there is a Mango in the airport but useless to most unless going overseas - they also have a mens collection i wonder if they will bring it

a lot of stores carry Jack & Jones here, the bay has a large section for it - I've seen a growing number of people wearing the clothes around downtown too

LotusLand · #**2962** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 5:31 PM**

Fendi, Prada, Versace, and more need to open up shop on Alberni or the Fairmont. Spill the beans whoever knows lol. Also it sucks that Chanel closed on W. Hastings but I guess it was inevitable. Maybe they'll open up on ALberini soon???

Yume-sama · #**2963** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 5:44 PM**

I wouldn't be surprised if Prada or Versace is the mystery tenant at Hotel Vancouver

As for Chanel, didn't they just consolidate in to Holt Renfrew?

LotusLand · #**2964** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 6:03 PM**

Yep Chanel is Holt Renfrew now, but I hate that! I like to see a standalone store front. The holt store doesn't even have its own entrance.

So what tenants are leaving Hotel Vancouver? Snowflake is one, who else? St. John? I don't see any others but I may be missing something lol

Yume-sama · #**2965** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 6:09 PM**

Well, there are a bunch of stores in the basement, including a JTB Travel Agent.

But, I very much doubt any of them will be moving in favor of more high end stores.

I would say St. John is a good bet to be leaving, too.

ozonemania · #**2966** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

well when i look at the store list at say a dubai mall some stores we could have not all luxury but missing form the retail landscape (not that I am a fan of most of them):

Firetrap
Seven for all mankind
Ed Hardy
Christian Audiger
Camper Shoes
Paul Frank
Ralph Lauren
D&G
Dolce & Gabbana
Faconnable
G-Star
Diesel
Emporio Armani
Fred Perry
Ben Sherman
MNG Mango
Etro
Kenzo
Paul & Shark
Missoni
55 DSL
Jack & Jones
Desigual
A.P.C.

Not high-end, but I'd love to see a Uniqlo in Vancouver. I think it'd do very well.

I like that list, I'd like to see places like Jack y Jones, Desigual, Wings + Horns, Polo Ralph Lauren and/or Rugby, Band of Outsiders, J.Crew, Michael Bastian, Tom Ford, some real denim boutiques.. and a retailer that actually sells good men's shoes (there are none!)

And Apple flagship (I love the Manhatten 5th Ave store, it would so work here). If we're talking dep't stores, Harrods, Saks or Daimaru would be nice.

Glad to see Alberni is moving towards that high retail street direction. That's the way it was envisioned many years ago, but things like recessions and frumpy locals who refuse to dress properly seem to always get in the way.

Van23H · #**2967** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 7:44 PM**

I can not say exactly who is moving and coming, but I can generally say that Chanel, Prada, Miu Miu, Escada, Anthropologie and Mont Blanc have been looking for space in the Alberni/Burrard Vancouver hotel area.

Some may be confirmed but I can't disclose any at the moment and I should not be giving this away as it is. I have connections high up in the fashion industry so I will be able to give regular updates on the high end fashion scene.

Yume-sama · #**2968** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 8:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by ozonemania

Not high-end, but I'd love to see a Uniqlo in Vancouver. I think it'd do very well.

UNIQLO is preparing to conquer the World. Their acquisition of The Gap was step one in coming to North America~

Unfortunately, our UNIQLO wouldn't be as cool, probably not having remarkable half-English shirts that make no sense.

BCPhil · #**2969** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 8:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by ozonemania

Glad to see Alberni is moving towards that high retail street direction. That's the way it was envisioned many years ago, but things like recessions and frumpy locals who refuse to dress properly seem to always get in the way.

I always find it ironic that Vancouver's high end street (Alberni) shares a name with one of the 5 worst ranked places to live in all of Canada (and the worst in 2008).

SpongeG · #**2970** Posted **Jul 28, 2010, 9:12 PM**

seattle store anthropoligie worker said they will be opening in vancouver before christmas 2010 thats the word on the street - lol

there is that big empty space next to 7-11 on alberni that could house something - all that upstairs room has been sitting empty a long time

hrhsheba · #**2971** Posted **Jul 30, 2010, 8:47 PM**

Thurlow and Alberni - it's Hugo Boss (relocation from the women's store that was on Howe Street)

Van23H · #**2972** Posted **Jul 30, 2010, 10:32 PM**

No it is not Hugo Boss opening at Alberni and Thurlow and I am glad it is not.

SpongeG · #**2973** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 1:56 AM**

losers - er smart happy macheads yeah - line up to get a new iphone

the line up wound all the way into the mall and the store - taken by me around 11 am

Prometheus · #**2974** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 3:13 AM**

What the hell? Is there still green turf on the street? I think it is time to move on.

SpongeG · #**2975** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 3:30 AM**

it will be there till september - its part of the "we are closing granville street every weekend until labour day extravaganza"

Prometheus · #**2976** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 3:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

it will be there till september - its part of the "we are closing granville street every weekend until labour day extravaganza"

Oh my God. It was a fun gimmick during the World Cup, but this is over doing it now. I can only imagine how gross and barf-stained that turf must be by now.

Yume-sama · #**2977** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 3:37 AM**

And in September, it will be part of the "We're closing Granville everyday until Halloween" and then it will be "We're closing Granville everyday until Christmas!" and they'll put in fake snow

This street must never re-open~ Anywho, it amazes me that so many people lined up to buy an, admittedly defective, iPhone 4. Maybe it IS a cult?! They'll buy whatever their religion sells them lol

delboy · #**2978** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 5:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by BCPhil

I always find it ironic that Vancouver's high end street (Alberni) shares a name with one of the 5 worst ranked places to live in all of Canada (and the worst in 2008).

what's in a name. Surrey BC is the polar opposite of Surrey, UK.

djh · #**2979** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 5:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by delboy

what's in a name. Surrey BC is the polar opposite of Surrey, UK.

Yeah. And Richmond BC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ri...-Cityhall2.jpg

vs

Richmond, UK
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hampton_Court_RJL.JPG

trofirhen · #**2980** Posted **Jul 31, 2010, 5:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by delboy

what's in a name. Surrey BC is the polar opposite of Surrey, UK.

That's SO true!! Classic!! Imagine if Reigate, Redhill, Godalming, and Virginia Water were all southern suburbs of Vancouver !!
The idea blows one's mind !!