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[davcocom]

So, interesting thing...
I've been consulting for a company working for Adidas for the past few weeks. Now that the job is done, my embargo on some of the information has been lifted.
They're actively looking for a new location and, to my absolute astonishment (and joy), their target area is downtown (with Whyte Ave as a remote possibility due to the high lease costs and lack of large enough storefronts). Their shortlist includes a space in RHW, ICE Distric and 104st. There is a preference for ICE District for obvious reasons, but they are very interested in the RHW possibility, as well.
ECC was the first place approached, but management didn't come up with an attractive proposal, and the lacklustre foot traffic in the areas of the mall where they actually came through was a deal-breaker.

Do you know if this is still in the works?

 

[ChazYEG]

Do you know if this is still in the works?

I can reach out to some people who worked on this with me and check, but I believe it took a bit of a hit from the whole trade war situation. Might not be completely shelved, but I would unfortunately expect either something smaller or something safer (SEC or Southgate come to mind).

 

[TAS]

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I can reach out to some people who worked on this with me and check, but I believe it took a bit of a hit from the whole trade war situation. Might not be completely shelved, but I would unfortunately expect either something smaller or something safer (SEC or Southgate come to mind).

I think Adidas has an outlet store at SEC and also the airport.