[Gronk!]

Gap-Owned Athleta Announces 5 More Canadian Stores to Open in 2022 [Interview]

The brand entered Canada last year with two stores and is picking up the pace with more stores in BC, Alberta and Ontario.

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[air_ic]

Looks like Kering Group will be opening Balenciaga at WEM later this year. Kering Group must be happy with the sales at YSL and Gucci that they're opening up more at WEM. Information found halfway through this article:

Balenciaga Opens Largest Store in North America on Yorkville Avenue in Toronto [Photos]

The luxury brand has unveiled a new concept store spanning two levels with a “dishevelled” design modelled on a recently opened flagship on New Bond Street in London.

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[IanO]

I simply cannot fathom heading to a place like WEM to drop $5-10k+ on a shopping experience at those kinds of stores.

 

[KyleBlanchett]

Commercial Final *WEM* To construct Interior Alterations in an existing shopping centre. Unit H201 Apple Store (Suite 2127). (03) Interior Alterations $635,000

Ok this interior reno cost is confusing me. What is Apple going to do with a $635,000 reno in that space at WEM?

 

[archited]

I simply cannot fathom heading to a place like WEM to drop $5-10k+ on a shopping experience at those kinds of stores.

True... I had always thought of you as a Walmart kind-of-guy.

 

[archited]

Ok this interior reno cost is confusing me. What is Apple going to do with a $635,000 reno in that space at WEM?

Apple is upgrading most of its stores for a "new experience". I suspect that Apple is preparing for the release of their XR glasses 2023.

 

[KyleBlanchett]

Apple is upgrading most of its stores for a "new experience". I suspect that Apple is preparing for the release of their XR glasses 2023.

That's one expensive upgrade! I was thinking more in the line of maybe putting high pixel digital RGB boards everywhere or maybe some really really expensive paint.

 

[Avenuer]

I simply cannot fathom heading to a place like WEM to drop $5-10k+ on a shopping experience at those kinds of stores.

Same (mainly because I don't have that kind of money to spend), but obviously enough people do and choose to luxury shop at WEM.

 

[thommyjo]

Same (mainly because I don't have that kind of money to spend), but obviously enough people do and choose to luxury shop at WEM.

We need a bloor street.

Maybe Crestwood and glenora could help stony plain road find a new image lol

 

[Gronk!]

Candy Department Store Concept IT’SUGAR Expands into Canada with Plans for Multiple Locations [Interview]

Edmonton was chosen for the first store deemed to be a 'Sugar High' format with more locations set for Canada, possibly including the flagship 'Sugar Daddy' IT'SUGAR concept.

retail-insider.com

 

[KyleBlanchett]

Commercial Final

*WEM* To construct Interior Alterations in an existing shopping mall. Unit M326 LL Bean (Suite 1119).

General Building Permits | Edmonton - Open Data Portal

List of issued building permits from the City of Edmonton - Urban Planning & Economy Department for the public to do construction or maintenance on a structure located in the City. Note - All records start from January 1, 2009. Please note : the decision was made to not release applicant...

data.edmonton.ca

 

[Westendyeg]

Where in West Ed will that be? I would've expected a retailer like LL Bean to open somewhere like South Common.

 

[Avenuer]

Where in West Ed will that be? I would've expected a retailer like LL Bean to open somewhere like South Common.

Where International Clothiers and Miniso were on the first floor of Phase 1.

 

[occidentalcapital]

Where International Clothiers and Miniso were on the first floor of Phase 1.

LL Bean's clothing is so bland, it's almost trendy.

 

[Avenuer]

LL Bean's clothing is so bland, it's almost trendy.

Bland, but durable and many things still made in the US. Quality over flashiness is what they are known for.