The Retail Thread - Page 93

5seconds · #**1841** Posted **Apr 19, 2012, 3:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

I think it's terrible too, but I was surprised to find that the markets in London are also mostly open only one day a week, and at least one has been viable since the 13th century

To be fair, most London markets are street markets, and don't have a dedicated building. The only permanent one I can think of off the top of my head, Camden, has businesses open pretty much throughout the week.

Rusty van Reddick · #**1842** Posted **Apr 19, 2012, 4:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by 5seconds

To be fair, most London markets are street markets, and don't have a dedicated building. The only permanent one I can think of off the top of my head, Camden, has businesses open pretty much throughout the week.

Somebody on here or on SSC did a photothread of London markets (I hate to call them Farmers' Markets but most seem to comprise a fresh food element among many other things) and it seemed as if all were open only one day.

I strolled through a (closed) Borough Market when I was in London a couple of weeks ago. That's the one that's been around for 800 years. They did have a couple of stands open and I got a sausage and egg buttie at one.

Anyway, it's nice to have a Farmer's Market that's not in the Blackfoot and Heritage cluster.

YYCguys · #**1843** Posted **Apr 19, 2012, 5:04 PM**

The Bearspaw Market (mostly outdoors, though some vendors are in the clubhouse) off of Bearspaw Road and Crowchild Trail has been one of my favorite markets. Check it out. It's small but really friendly vendors and not difficult to get to or maneover around once there.

Innersoul1 · #**1844** Posted **Apr 19, 2012, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

I think it's terrible too, but I was surprised to find that the markets in London are also mostly open only one day a week, and at least one has been viable since the 13th century

The kitschiness of a "wild west" them just grates though- can't just be "western," have to be "wild west." So there'll be prostitutes and gunfights?

You had me at prostitutes

Looks like Al Swearengen will be running the show there

Full Mountain · #**1845** Posted **Apr 19, 2012, 8:39 PM**

The place that was on this corner beside Deville, seems to be closed, there's been paper over the windows for a couple weeks

Ramsayfarian · #**1846** Posted **Apr 19, 2012, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

You had me at prostitutes

Looks like Al Swearengen will be running the show there

<golf clap>

Here's a NSFW for those who don't know who Al Swearengen is.

• Video Link

Policy Wonk · #**1847** Posted **Apr 22, 2012, 3:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by WIGS

Not to mention The Core, Northland Mall, North Hill Centre, Marlborough Mall, Deerfoot Mall and power centres like Westhills, Crowfoot, Deerfoot Meadows, Sage Hill, and all the others I'm forgetting. sooo much retail

lol

There are malls and there are malls...

Policy Wonk · #**1848** Posted **Apr 22, 2012, 3:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by AB Born

Lots of choices if they wanted to not build new...

The issue is just as often lease rates as availability. For the retailer in question they felt they could not make a satisfactory deal at a property they felt acceptable. They then turned to one of their US based landlords and pitched the idea of a Calgary development, which they are apparently running with.

Policy Wonk · #**1849** Posted **Apr 22, 2012, 3:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

Would be surprised if it's just west of the city where those RV dealerships and that Alberta BBQ, or whatever it's called now is located.

I don't believe that to be the case.

Innersoul1 · #**1850** Posted **Apr 23, 2012, 7:21 PM**

HAHAHAHA Ramsay! That's an awesome clip!!

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whadaya have stagecoach to catch!?"

Wigs · #**1851** Posted **Apr 23, 2012, 11:26 PM**

^one of the funniest and disturbing clips I've seen. and that quote is just

Ramsayfarian · #**1852** Posted **Apr 24, 2012, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

HAHAHAHA Ramsay! That's an awesome clip!!

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whadaya have stagecoach to catch!?"

That's one of my favourite lines of all time. Not sure if I could tell such a tale and still enjoy myself.

bookermorgan · #**1853** Posted **May 2, 2012, 1:29 PM**

Not sure if anyone has mentioned or anyone has more info, but I heard through the rumor mill (construction workers) that Apple is moving their Market Mall store to where the Tommy Hilfiger was.

Jimby · #**1854** Posted **May 2, 2012, 2:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by bookermorgan

Not sure if anyone has mentioned or anyone has more info, but I heard through the rumor mill (construction workers) that Apple is moving their Market Mall store to where the Tommy Hilfiger was.

Someone I know who works there mentioned they were expanding the store so I guess that could include a move too.

The Bay is apparently in talks with Bloomingdale's to change some Bay locations to Bloomingdale's.

Stang · #**1855** Posted **May 2, 2012, 2:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by bookermorgan

Not sure if anyone has mentioned or anyone has more info, but I heard through the rumor mill (construction workers) that Apple is moving their Market Mall store to where the Tommy Hilfiger was.

Can you refresh my memory as to where the Hilfiger store was? I'm sure I have seen it, but I can't think of where it was.

Cage · #**1856** Posted **May 2, 2012, 3:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jimby

The Bay is apparently in talks with Bloomingdale's to change some Bay locations to Bloomingdale's.

Statement above is partly true. according to the news articles Bloomingdales would be a section of the existing Bay store. Just for arguement sake, lets say The Bay removed the Furniture and Appliances departments out of the store and put in a section dedicated to Bloomingdales merchandise. What has not been contemplated is transferring entire stores from Bay to Bloomingdales.

Jimby · #**1857** Posted **May 2, 2012, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cage

Statement above is partly true. according to the news articles Bloomingdales would be a section of the existing Bay store. Just for arguement sake, lets say The Bay removed the Furniture and Appliances departments out of the store and put in a section dedicated to Bloomingdales merchandise. What has not been contemplated is transferring entire stores from Bay to Bloomingdales.

Thanks for the info. I know there are designer boutiques within department stores, but a department store within a department store seems strange to me.

DizzyEdge · #**1858** Posted **May 2, 2012, 4:47 PM**

What is the appeal of Bloomingdales? Are there brands they carry that the Bay doesn't? Are there Bloomingdales house brands?

bigcanuck · #**1859** Posted **May 2, 2012, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stang

Can you refresh my memory as to where the Hilfiger store was? I'm sure I have seen it, but I can't think of where it was.

South end - across from Starbucks.

Innersoul1 · #**1860** Posted **May 2, 2012, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by bookermorgan

Not sure if anyone has mentioned or anyone has more info, but I heard through the rumor mill (construction workers) that Apple is moving their Market Mall store to where the Tommy Hilfiger was.

This would make a lot of sense. One of the main issues in the current location is the space at the back of the store where all of the tech fixes are completed. There actually isn't a lot of space in the Genius workshop. So the TH location would provide a lot more space for that along with space for storage which is at a premium at the current location.