[Saint John] Retail Thread - Page 47

Wolkenkratzerliebhab · #**921** Posted **Jun 15, 2018, 7:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by michael_d40

Randy closed in 2010.... 8 years ago. It has been a Psuedio and then Wicker Emporium up until just 4 days ago. Why do people from Saint John have to go so far back when describing something? I find it strange, and beyond confusing. Especially since new people do move into the city all the time. How are they supposed to know of a location in question based on a small store that closed forever ago?

Thanks for the correction!

I couldn't remember, let alone spell Psuedio, so I meant to say, 'at the former Randy location.' but, unfortunately, my brain seems to work faster than I can type! Also, I must admit I was too lazy to check over my post. Me bad! That said, is it really that long .... 8-years? Wow, how time flies!

Since I'm still lazy, I didn't check and see if anyone already posted this, but I noticed that Eney in Market Square, is also closing. I hate to see businesses close, be they large or small.

michael_d40 · #**922** Posted **Jun 15, 2018, 8:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wolkenkratzerliebhab

Thanks for the correction!

I couldn't remember, let alone spell Psuedio, so I meant to say, 'at the former Randy location.' but, unfortunately, my brain seems to work faster than I can type! Also, I must admit I was too lazy to check over my post. Me bad! That said, is it really that long .... 8-years? Wow, how time flies!

Since I'm still lazy, I didn't check and see if anyone already posted this, but I noticed that Eney in Market Square, is also closing. I hate to see businesses close, be they large or small.

Haha - no worries. On the Market Square note.... Telus will be opening there this summer.

CdnEh · #**923** Posted **Jun 18, 2018, 10:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by michael_d40

Randy closed in 2010.... 8 years ago. It has been a Psuedio and then Wicker Emporium up until just 4 days ago. Why do people from Saint John have to go so far back when describing something? I find it strange, and beyond confusing. Especially since new people do move into the city all the time. How are they supposed to know of a location in question based on a small store that closed forever ago?

"The old Woolco..."

JHikka · #**924** Posted **Jun 18, 2018, 11:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by CdnEh

"The old Woolco..."

This phrase is etched in my mind and i've never seen a physical Woolco in my life.

UptownJeff · #**925** Posted **Jul 9, 2018, 4:13 PM**

I heard from a fellow working at Home Depot that The Brick will be taking over the old Lounsbury location.

DyAm00394 · #**926** Posted **Jul 12, 2018, 3:21 PM**

Pur & Simple Restaurants Of Atlantic Canada Announced On Facebook That They Are Opening Soon In Saint John, Edmundston, & Dieppe!!!

I Wonder Where They Are Going To Be Located Here In Saint John?

Official Announcement Post: https://www.facebook.com/pursimpleat...09560286204462
Their Website: https://pursimple.com/en/

Fischbob · #**927** Posted **Aug 18, 2018, 3:10 PM**

The new Tim Hortons at the corner of McDonald and Loch Lomond is now open (that was fast!). And as expected, the Tims in Loch Lomond Mall is now closed. I'm sure all the call centre workers will appreciate having to walk outside to the new location in the winter

UptownJeff · #**928** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 12:40 AM**

The brick will be going into a portion of the old sears location and a new furniture store from Fredericton will be going into the 9ld lounsbury location.

Taeolas · #**929** Posted **Aug 20, 2018, 1:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by UptownJeff

The brick will be going into a portion of the old sears location and a new furniture store from Fredericton will be going into the 9ld lounsbury location.

From Fredericton? The only one I could think of that might fit would be Hotchkiss. They seem to be doing well, steadily growing up here (got my own couch from there last year), so if they're looking to grow, a SJ location would fit.

Whaler · #**930** Posted **Aug 21, 2018, 4:49 PM**

I am thinking Valley Ridge? Perhaps they are opening in SJ?

RaginRonic · #**931** Posted **Aug 22, 2018, 7:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by UptownJeff

The brick will be going into a portion of the old sears location and a new furniture store from Fredericton will be going into the 9ld lounsbury location.

Finally!

A location of The Brick for Saint John!

They are a GREAT retailer. =)

As for the rest of the former Sears, I still hope a grocery store can go in there somewhere....McAllister Place would be wise to stay in the grocery game, as it'll always make money.

=P

Taeolas · #**932** Posted **Aug 22, 2018, 12:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Whaler

I am thinking Valley Ridge? Perhaps they are opening in SJ?

Hmm, well now that I think of it, there are 3 major furniture stores in Freddy:
* Hotchkiss
* Valley Ridge
* Worrall's

Of the three, Hotchkiss feels the most like it could be on an expansion mode. The other two have been in Freddy forever and a day, and just don't give the impression that they are trying to grow out of their niche much.

Hotchkiss is constantly on the radio, and seem to be aggressively establishing their place in the city. They've set up temporary "overstock" stores in Regent Mall and the Northside Farmers Market, and are very much trying to stay in people's minds. They feel like a store that would look to add a new city/location to their stores.

Worrall's would be the second most likely to expand. They've been around for a long time and are well established; but they do buy local ad time. Does SJ have a LazyBoy dealer? If not, than Worralls would probably look to grab space in the market that way.

Valley Ridge seems to be a mystery how they survive (or they just don't advertise much on Up and Fox

). Maybe once or twice a year I hear ads from them on the radio, and otherwise they just exist. I can't remember a time when they weren't in the city over the past few decades, but they also don't seem to be considering expansion mode, so they seem least likely to expand downriver.

There might be a few others (like Lewis Furniture on Smythe between Canadian Tire and Jungle Jims) but they just seem to be as they are, and don't seem likely to be expanding at all.

OliverD · #**933** Posted **Aug 22, 2018, 3:27 PM**

Valley Ridge is quite high end, I think they have a fairly small clientele that keeps them in business.

DyAm00394 · #**934** Posted **Aug 23, 2018, 10:29 PM**

Grand Opening Is On September 25, 2018 From 8AM to 9PM

And The Current HomeSense Store Will Be Closing Early On Thursday, September 20 At 7PM And Will Be Re-Opening With Marshalls At McAllister Place On September 25 At 8AM.

This Info Is From The Store Locator Section On Their Website: https://www.marshalls.ca/en/storelocator

I Can't Wait For Opening Day!!!

RaginRonic · #**935** Posted **Aug 24, 2018, 6:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by DyAm00394

Grand Opening Is On September 25, 2018 From 8AM to 9PM

And The Current HomeSense Store Will Be Closing Early On Thursday, September 20 At 7PM And Will Be Re-Opening With Marshalls At McAllister Place On September 25 At 8AM.

This Info Is From The Store Locator Section On Their Website: https://www.marshalls.ca/en/storelocator

I Can't Wait For Opening Day!!!

I just wonder if you're able to get some pictures of what that part of McAllister Place will look like the day Marshall's-HomeSense opens?

And in terms of Winners, does the exit of HomeSense mean that whole building will be a Winners store now?

=P

ivegotaname · #**936** Posted **Aug 28, 2018, 1:34 AM**

my mother has told me today that she was speaking with a worker in market square about what happens to the space when the museum moves out. the lady told her she was told by others that a casino is suppose to move in

JHikka · #**937** Posted **Aug 28, 2018, 1:36 AM**

Casino? Is it that time of year to have this discussion again?

Ire Narissis · #**938** Posted **Aug 28, 2018, 2:10 PM**

I'll believe that when I see it. Would certainly be interesting.

NB_ExistsToo · #**939** Posted **Aug 28, 2018, 2:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by ivegotaname

my mother has told me today that she was speaking with a worker in market square about what happens to the space when the museum moves out. the lady told her she was told by others that a casino is suppose to move in

Strange... I was on Bay Ferries the other day chatting to the Tourist Info lady, and she mentioned that there was a casino going there as well.

I didn't think much of it and thought she was just confusing the Museum announcement with this.

So there's rumours swirling, just not sure where they're coming from.

WharfRat · #**940** Posted **Aug 28, 2018, 10:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by NB_ExistsToo

Strange... I was on Bay Ferries the other day chatting to the Tourist Info lady, and she mentioned that there was a casino going there as well.

I didn't think much of it and thought she was just confusing the Museum announcement with this.

So there's rumours swirling, just not sure where they're coming from.

Yup..it is swirling, I am currently in town and the bartender at SJ Ale House told me the same thing today...