David A
Senior Member
Something with exterior entrances would be good, so they could be open a bit earlier or later than the mall.
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Markyeg
Active Member
I’d like to see another coffee shop open in the former Tim’s space facing 102 Ave in CC East. Something more upscale than a Tims.
David A
Senior Member
Well there already is a fairly nice coffee place on the mail level of the mall by TD. I am ok with Tims, but one of the problems is it can sometimes become a place in front of and inside which shady people loiter.
David A
Senior Member
Just a brief update, the new spot for Sartoria Amir looks like it is open now. It seems bigger and better located than their old spot, so hopefully it will do well.
Between this and two other recent additions nearby (Unified and the tax office) the second level of the west side between the pedways is looking better and more filled in.
Between this and two other recent additions nearby (Unified and the tax office) the second level of the west side between the pedways is looking better and more filled in.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
Just wish something could open up near the hotel.
David A
Senior Member
Yes, that would be good. The main floor definitely needs more activity and something close to the hotel could at least benefit from the guests nearby.
When I went by yesterday it looked like something was happening in the space just east of the south entrance which is not far from the hotel, but not sure what that was.
Markyeg
Active Member
Odd that Unified is only open Monday-Friday and closed weekends. Not trying to judge, but their target demographic doesn’t seem like the type that would work a 9-5 DT.
Gus Haynes
Active Member
Kind of a sign of how desperate ECC is for tenants to permit something like that, frankly.
Kosy123
Senior Member
It's not super traditional but these vintage clothing stores can have high profit margins.
I actually wouldn't mind if ECC attracts more of these, even for pop-up market events like the Decades Market. They've got empty space, so why not grab someone who's willing to fill it.
David A
Senior Member
I noticed something called Aero travelo recently popped up by the car rental place on the second level of the west side. Not quite sure what it is, it may be something local.
Gronk!
Senior Member
This article mentions ECC, who are clearly not alone in the context of Canadian malls
retail-insider.com
Canada’s Mall Redevelopment Boom Hits a Wall
Canadian mall redevelopment faces delays as housing demand softens and financial pressures mount across retail real estate.
retail-insider.com
Kosy123
Senior Member
Ilahui seems to have moved up to the second level in ECC East.
Gotta say though, the amount of foot traffic, even when it's not lunch is pretty significant now. If you're a retailer willing to take a risk, I feel like it could pay off here, especially if we get the residential pop up and with more office leasing happening, like at Rice Howard Place.
Gotta say though, the amount of foot traffic, even when it's not lunch is pretty significant now. If you're a retailer willing to take a risk, I feel like it could pay off here, especially if we get the residential pop up and with more office leasing happening, like at Rice Howard Place.
David A
Senior Member
Yes, I went around lunch time just a few days ago and I was surprised by how much busier it was than even a month or two ago.
The second level on the west side in particular seems much better now with several spaces filled in the last few months.
whattheheck
Active Member
^So, the return-to-work mandate appears to be having some ripple effects?
Thanks to the private sector and the province for picking up the slack where the city does not take the lead. Shameful. Utterly a fail on part of City Hall.
Thanks to the private sector and the province for picking up the slack where the city does not take the lead. Shameful. Utterly a fail on part of City Hall.
Greenspace
Senior Member
The Flag store reopened!