Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
Add basic food dry goods, soda pop and candies. Electronics section needed with a rack of cds containing selections of ktel and minipops.
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Londonderry Mall
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Gronk!
Senior Member
Some patrons were bemoaning the lack of a Zellers cafeteria.
A cafeteria may be something to consider for the second floor above Zellers.
A cafeteria may be something to consider for the second floor above Zellers.
David A
Senior Member
As Yogi Berra said, Nostalgia ain't what it used to be. It is not quite the same as before, but still it is good to have another option for affordable clothing and housewares.
MacLac
Senior Member
TBH - I think that's all patrons want - is the cafeteria.....the rest they could do without - crinkle fries and green gravy is on everyone's minds now......lol
Gronk!
Senior Member
Londonderry Mall was quite busy today for obvious reasons.
I'm hoping Zellers' renewed success at Londonderry can inspire some empty CRUs in this mall to fill up.
2nd level above Zellers still appears empty.
I'm hoping Zellers' renewed success at Londonderry can inspire some empty CRUs in this mall to fill up.
2nd level above Zellers still appears empty.
archited
Senior Member
Evident in photos is the casual clothing element that I mentioned as being a key component for a downtown Zellers store.
David A
Senior Member
Yes, there is also a huge gap in retail downtown and elsewhere for that. The other bigger suburban style malls are mostly focused on fashion and more upscale stores.
supaflyryguy
Active Member
I don't see Zellers lasting 6 months. Doesn't really differentiate from established affordable apparel and housewares competitors like Walmart, Superstore, Winners/Homesense, Giant Tiger, and even Simons. The store even somehow looks more dismal than Walmart.
What gap are they filling in the market? How will they differentiate or steal customers away from the stores they already shop at? I don't think they have an answer to any of that.
What gap are they filling in the market? How will they differentiate or steal customers away from the stores they already shop at? I don't think they have an answer to any of that.
_urbanite
Senior Member
I took a quick walk through Zellers the other day. To call this Zellers is disrespectful to the brand. It's not even close to what a Zellers was. It's basically a hastily thrown together store filled with cheap quality, overpriced clothing and some houseware stuff. No effort or money spent on decor or aesthetics. Zellers was a proper department store, this is not even close. I agree with @supaflyryguy - I'd be surprised if this lasts longer than 6 months
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Markyeg
Active Member
I agree. The vast majority was overpriced garbage (the men’s section was 75% Canada Weather gear brand). It might seem busy now with people checking it out, but once the novelty wears off, the foot traffic will fall off a cliff.
MacLac
Senior Member
I honestly think that EVERYONE who lined up and has been hankering for Zellers was thinking it would have a Club Z Cafe....that is the CRUX of the nostalgia for this brand....