The Retail Thread

[AB Born]

The tree at the CORE looks great:

The CORE Christmas tree by JordanW.ca, on Flickr


... and when they lit the tree on November 28th they had fireworks inside the mall. I was only able to catch the tail end:
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[RyLucky]

Nice Plensa Bears

[mrcccondor]

I don't know if it's been discussed here, but Cannon is planning an amazing store for 8th Avenue Place. It'll be set up like a Apple store where they will have their entire line up of lenses available for use, with origami all over the store to take photos of.

One of their big pitches is a Cannon classroom with photography classes. They plan to include lunch-hour seminars and field trips such as going to Banff for landscape photography.

This is the first of this concept of Cannon store anywhere in the world. Expected opening is mid January, but things are moving a bit slower than expected. Already been delayed once as they wanted to be open for the Christmas rush.

[Calgarian]

That sounds like a great concept, will definitely have to check it out.

[DizzyEdge]

Originally Posted by mrcccondor

I don't know if it's been discussed here, but Cannon is planning an amazing store for 8th Avenue Place. It'll be set up like a Apple store where they will have their entire line up of lenses available for use, with origami all over the store to take photos of.

One of their big pitches is a Cannon classroom with photography classes. They plan to include lunch-hour seminars and field trips such as going to Banff for landscape photography.

This is the first of this concept of Cannon store anywhere in the world. Expected opening is mid January, but things are moving a bit slower than expected. Already been delayed once as they wanted to be open for the Christmas rush.

Too many nn's in Cannon, Cccondor

[Vascilli]

Originally Posted by mrcccondor

I don't know if it's been discussed here, but Cannon is planning an amazing store for 8th Avenue Place. It'll be set up like a Apple store where they will have their entire line up of lenses available for use, with origami all over the store to take photos of.

One of their big pitches is a Cannon classroom with photography classes. They plan to include lunch-hour seminars and field trips such as going to Banff for landscape photography.

This is the first of this concept of Cannon store anywhere in the world. Expected opening is mid January, but things are moving a bit slower than expected. Already been delayed once as they wanted to be open for the Christmas rush.

Oh god I need to work there.

[Spring2008]

Originally Posted by mrcccondor

I don't know if it's been discussed here, but Cannon is planning an amazing store for 8th Avenue Place. It'll be set up like a Apple store where they will have their entire line up of lenses available for use, with origami all over the store to take photos of.

One of their big pitches is a Cannon classroom with photography classes. They plan to include lunch-hour seminars and field trips such as going to Banff for landscape photography.

This is the first of this concept of Cannon store anywhere in the world. Expected opening is mid January, but things are moving a bit slower than expected. Already been delayed once as they wanted to be open for the Christmas rush.

Really cool!!

Looks like they already have a couple more tenants signed up on the u/c West tower side, and a Caffe Artigiano opening on the second floor of the east tower as well.

http://www.collierscalgary.net/exclu...lace_email.pdf

Any announcements of retail tenant signings at The Bow yet?

[Plus15]

According to this document...retail at The Bow appears to be pretty monotonous. Tim Hortons, Starbucks, a convenience store, cleaner, and a bunch of fast food chains. Yawn.

http://taurusgroup.com/pdf/Brochure%20-%20The%20Bow.pdf

[Spring2008]

^That's too bad. I would have thought with the abundance of high-end coffee shops in the city, the developer would have been more choosy. Then again, I bet Tim Horton's and Starbucks did their market research long ago and were salivating at the the chance to open in a building with over 4,000 employees. I wonder if "The Patisserie Du Soleil" and "The Mercatinos" are actual store openings or just the names the developer came up with for the different retail bay locations haha.

Speaking of coffee shops, was killing time on a Monday night and noticed that Good Earth is opening a few more inner-city locations. One in the Centennial building, one in Kensington, and one in, get this....Stampede trail in 2013. Wonder if this means Stampede Trail is a go???

http://www.goodearthcafes.com/locations/alberta/calgary

[Jimby]

I went to Cross Iron Mills for the first time today. I would like to say now that I have been, I'll never go back, but I would go back to see a movie.
I like the Costco up there, I call it Cross Country Costco. During the weekday it is really quiet. Did you know you don't need a membership to buy at Costco's liquor store?
Their Kirkland brand vodka is from the Grey Goose distillery at half the price.




Cross Iron Mills Mall by LUMIN8, on Flickr

MacCool's looks really nice

Fionn MacCool's Pub Cross Iron Mills Mall by LUMIN8, on Flickr


I like some of the sculptures and art


Cros Iron Mills Mall by LUMIN8, on Flickr


Monday morning is nice and quiet, but still zombie shoppers walked into me.

Cross iron Mills Mall by LUMIN8, on Flickr


I don't need to drive to Balzac for Jugo, but that was where I ended up in the food court.

Jugo Juice Cross Iron Mills Mall by LUMIN8, on Flickr


I like Chinook Centre and their food court better

food court Cross Iron Mills Mall by LUMIN8, on Flickr

I didn't buy a thing but I had a nice long walk and my friend, who drove, got what she needed within an hour.

[Doug_Cgy]

Originally Posted by Spring2008

^That's too bad. I would have thought with the abundance of high-end coffee shops in the city, the developer would have been more choosy. Then again, I bet Tim Horton's and Starbucks did their market research long ago and were salivating at the the chance to open in a building with over 4,000 employees. I wonder if "The Patisserie Du Soleil" and "The Mercatinos" are actual store openings or just the names the developer came up with for the different retail bay locations haha.

Speaking of coffee shops, was killing time on a Monday night and noticed that Good Earth is opening a few more inner-city locations. One in the Centennial building, one in Kensington, and one in, get this....Stampede trail in 2013. Wonder if this means Stampede Trail is a go???

http://www.goodearthcafes.com/locations/alberta/calgary

I'm not putting too much stock into it. Honestly, I want that neighbourhood to develop & prosper, but I can't say I'd be sad to see something a bit less tacky move forward than what's currently proposed.

[Plus15]

Originally Posted by Spring2008

I wonder if "The Patisserie Du Soleil" and "The Mercatinos" are actual store openings or just the names the developer came up with for the different retail bay locations haha.

Haha, I thought the same thing. Apparently though, at least Patisserie du Soleil has a location in SW Calgary. Has anyone been?

http://www.patisseriedusoleil.com/

[GTING]

Originally Posted by Plus15

Haha, I thought the same thing. Apparently though, at least Patisserie du Soleil has a location in SW Calgary. Has anyone been?

http://www.patisseriedusoleil.com/

Very good bakery, they did our wedding cake last summer and it was fantastic. Also very very affordable for those who are planning a wedding and don't want to pay the insane prices that most bakeries charge. I think they also have a location in one of the farmers markets (not sure which one).

Let's hope that the "Burgers" location is something different like Smash Burger... Please not another Wendy's

[fusili]

Originally Posted by Jimby

I went to Cross Iron Mills for the first time today. I would like to say now that I have been, I'll never go back, but I would go back to see a movie.
I like the Costco up there, I call it Cross Country Costco. During the weekday it is really quiet. Did you know you don't need a membership to buy at Costco's liquor store?
Their Kirkland brand vodka is from the Grey Goose distillery at half the price.
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It looks absolutely dead in there. Chinook stays fairly busy during the weekday (nearby workers, mall rats from nearby schools) and week nights. I can only imagine how dead Cross Iron Mills is on a Tuesday afternoon.

[Jimby]

Originally Posted by fusili

It looks absolutely dead in there. Chinook stays fairly busy during the weekday (nearby workers, mall rats from nearby schools) and week nights. I can only imagine how dead Cross Iron Mills is on a Tuesday afternoon.

To be fair, it was shortly after opening at 10 am on a Monday. Lots of people were arriving as I was making my escape.
Even though it was quiet, still the zombie shoppers walked right into me with their stupid phones and looking back while walking forward.

[Rusty van Reddick]

Originally Posted by Plus15

According to this document...retail at The Bow appears to be pretty monotonous. Tim Hortons, Starbucks, a convenience store, cleaner, and a bunch of fast food chains. Yawn.

http://taurusgroup.com/pdf/Brochure%20-%20The%20Bow.pdf

Kim Chi Korean Delight- I go to Market Mall just to get their tteokbokki (they call it tupogi), extra spicy with chicken and extra rice cake. One of my favourite fast food meals anywhere. Every dish is made to order.

[mersar]

Originally Posted by Plus15

Haha, I thought the same thing. Apparently though, at least Patisserie du Soleil has a location in SW Calgary. Has anyone been?

http://www.patisseriedusoleil.com/

Been meaning to go ever since we moved to Woodbine but haven't yet. They have a huge lineup most Saturday and Sunday mornings when I've driven past.

[O-tacular]

Originally Posted by Jimby

I went to Cross Iron Mills for the first time today. I would like to say now that I have been, I'll never go back, but I would go back to see a movie.
I like the Costco up there, I call it Cross Country Costco. During the weekday it is really quiet. Did you know you don't need a membership to buy at Costco's liquor store?
Their Kirkland brand vodka is from the Grey Goose distillery at half the price.



I like Chinook Centre and their food court better

food court Cross Iron Mills Mall by LUMIN8, on Flickr

I didn't buy a thing but I had a nice long walk and my friend, who drove, got what she needed within an hour.

Hopefully the Bow's fake sky-foodcourt trees look better than this.

[Spring2008]

This confirms a new retail expansion. The quote in bold below is really interesting.

Napper leaves GM job at Chinook Centre after 18 years

In the fall, Napper told the Herald that the addition of high-profile American retailers Target and Nordstrom to Chinook Centre will push annual retail sales at the mall to nearly $1 billion within a couple of years.

Chinook has 225 retailers in 1.4 million square feet.

Before the last expansion, total annual sales were about $480 million for the entire shopping centre. At the end of August, the rolling 12-month sales for all stores at Chinook totalled $720 million.

“Calgary is starting to reach that global level in terms of retail exposure,” said Napper in the fall.

“A lot of the deals that we’re working on can’t be mentioned at this point, but that list is growing. There will be more global retailers opening in Chinook than I think Calgary has ever dreamed of.”

Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/busines...#ixzz2F9fdXeAi

[Jimby]

70,000 people expected to visit Chinook Centre today.
I won't be one of them!