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Talkback: Target, Best Buy at the Grand? Plus, five ideas to remake the mall
Posted by: diesel1976 (report)
April 28, 2008, 10:13 a.m.
Grand Avenue has many issues. The biggest mistake was not replacing Marshal Fields with another major department store such as Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Neimen Marcus, or Lord & Taylor.
Bring two big box stores like Target and Best Buy are not good choices for the mall. It will be more of the same. I think they should concentrate on higher end stores that the other malls do not offer in order to be competitive and bring people back to the mall. Why in the world you would put an office max, linen & things and marshals in a downtown mall is beyond me. I for one would like to see an Amani Exchange, Ralph Lauren and Kenneth Cole store in that mall. It would attract a lot more people. Also replace Applebee's with a higher end restaurant.
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May 6, 2008, 5:12 p.m. - Posted by blaschko21
The key to success with Grand Ave will be making it a destination ...
The key to success with Grand Ave will be making it a destination ...
April 28, 2008, 10:13 a.m. - Posted by diesel1976
Grand Avenue has many issues. The biggest mistake was not replaci ...
Grand Avenue has many issues. The biggest mistake was not replaci ...
April 27, 2008, 7:12 p.m. - Posted by sheila_d
How about a "World Market" . The only one is near Southridge. I ...
How about a "World Market" . The only one is near Southridge. I ...
April 27, 2008, 5:19 p.m. - Posted by digsisle
Target needs SF to operate effectively. The Boston Store Downtown ...
Target needs SF to operate effectively. The Boston Store Downtown ...
April 27, 2008, 2:15 p.m. - Posted by curlyboy1978
D&B is looking in Brookfield, if I remember a recent article about ...
D&B is looking in Brookfield, if I remember a recent article about ...
April 27, 2008, 10:11 a.m. - Posted by brunocarlson
DowntownRed: Most regional chains advertise nationally because it ...
DowntownRed: Most regional chains advertise nationally because it ...
April 26, 2008, 5:31 p.m. - Posted by Poeartemer
When Grand Ave Mall opened I was delighted my Sons and I went ther ...
When Grand Ave Mall opened I was delighted my Sons and I went ther ...
April 26, 2008, 10:44 a.m. - Posted by DowntownRed
If I remember correctly Boston Store has an agreement to operate a ...
If I remember correctly Boston Store has an agreement to operate a ...
April 25, 2008, 8:22 p.m. - Posted by Downtowner
I like Grand Avenue too, but a smaller-type Target would be great ...
I like Grand Avenue too, but a smaller-type Target would be great ...
April 25, 2008, 2:59 p.m. - Posted by mitchgat
Re Paralegalit: Thanks... I really think that the Wisconsin Ave co ...
Re Paralegalit: Thanks... I really think that the Wisconsin Ave co ...
April 25, 2008, 2:19 p.m. - Posted by ChateauDweller
I think a iPic-type movie theater would be a good addition, but I' ...
I think a iPic-type movie theater would be a good addition, but I' ...
April 25, 2008, 2:06 p.m. - Posted by lhuebner
As a downtown employee, a Target at the Grand Avenue would seriou ...
As a downtown employee, a Target at the Grand Avenue would seriou ...
April 25, 2008, 1:58 p.m. - Posted by CarolV
I love the Grand Ave! I've been shopping there as much as possibl ...
I love the Grand Ave! I've been shopping there as much as possibl ...
April 25, 2008, 1:42 p.m. - Posted by Paralegalit
I like the way you think Mitchgat!!! Very progressive! Good Idea ...
I like the way you think Mitchgat!!! Very progressive! Good Idea ...
April 25, 2008, 1:34 p.m. - Posted by j_syk
I think that a Target or Best Buy would be very successful there, ...
I think that a Target or Best Buy would be very successful there, ...
April 25, 2008, 12:35 p.m. - Posted by mitchgat
I agree that some fresh paint and better ambience\seating is neede ...
I agree that some fresh paint and better ambience\seating is neede ...
April 25, 2008, 12:33 p.m. - Posted by exit_320
It was not suggested that food in the grand be removed, just the f ...
It was not suggested that food in the grand be removed, just the f ...
April 25, 2008, 11:16 a.m. - Posted by Caesar753
I'm all for revamping the mall, but kill the food court? That's t ...
I'm all for revamping the mall, but kill the food court? That's t ...
April 25, 2008, 11:10 a.m. - Posted by CrustyJoe
I agree with HeySuburbia. I don't understand the closing early thi ...
I agree with HeySuburbia. I don't understand the closing early thi ...
April 25, 2008, 10:56 a.m. - Posted by alba
In what way is talk of Target coming to Grand Ave "starting to gai ...
In what way is talk of Target coming to Grand Ave "starting to gai ...
April 25, 2008, 10:47 a.m. - Posted by twoaday2
There were actually designs showing a Best Buy at the Grand floati ...
There were actually designs showing a Best Buy at the Grand floati ...
April 25, 2008, 9:44 a.m. - Posted by HeySuburbia
Here's an idea... stay open past 7pm on weekdays and 6pm on Saturd ...
Here's an idea... stay open past 7pm on weekdays and 6pm on Saturd ...
April 25, 2008, 9:26 a.m. - Posted by megster37
I agree about Target, but how would that fit? Maybe I'm not thinki ...
I agree about Target, but how would that fit? Maybe I'm not thinki ...
April 25, 2008, 8:37 a.m. - Posted by mrsb
I live on Prospect and agree that we need a more accessible Target ...
I live on Prospect and agree that we need a more accessible Target ...
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