Re: Westroads Development
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:50 pm
Judging by all the reaction on social media and in the news, you are very much in the minority on this one.MTO wrote:Wow I'm shocked and disappointed in this one..
Judging by all the reaction on social media and in the news, you are very much in the minority on this one.MTO wrote:Wow I'm shocked and disappointed in this one..
What were you hoping for?MTO wrote:A container store at the Westrosds mall, that's utterly asinine. Wow I'm shocked and disappointed in this one. But that'll let crossroads get the better brands they'll need to get dirt flying.
Not a container store. Yuck!Greg S wrote:What were you hoping for?MTO wrote:A container store at the Westrosds mall, that's utterly asinine. Wow I'm shocked and disappointed in this one. But that'll let crossroads get the better brands they'll need to get dirt flying.
I hope it's more than just containers, for someone who never heard of it before I thought it was boxes or Tupperware. Ok so maybe like Staples then an over simplistic name for a store with a variety of things. I'd love some ultra modern cupboards with LEDs in them is that something they'd carry? Something like that would be more appropriate for Regency or some large suburban retail center not a mall with a Cheesecake Factory.schumatt wrote:For those disappointed by the announcement of the Container Store, I'm curious if you've ever been to one. It's really more than just shelves of plastic boxes or totes. Think of ANYTHING storage or organization related for EVERY room in your house from Target, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Menard, etc. all in one clean, streamlined, well-designed showroom. It's like IKEA, but with far less furniture.
I think it's a huge win for Omaha and fits in well with what seems to be Westroads new direction for higher end, well-known brands.
Their name is misleading. About half the store is the Elfa brand closet systems that are from Sweden and their new TCS closets. The other half is products for home offices, laundry rooms, and kitchens. IMHO, they're a much better fit for Westroads than a large suburban retail center.MTO wrote:I hope it's more than just containers, for someone who never heard of it before I thought it was boxes or Tupperware. Ok so maybe like Staples then an over simplistic name for a store with a variety of things. I'd love some ultra modern cupboards with LEDs in them is that something they'd carry? Something like that would be more appropriate for Regency or some large suburban retail center not a mall with a Cheesecake Factory.schumatt wrote:For those disappointed by the announcement of the Container Store, I'm curious if you've ever been to one. It's really more than just shelves of plastic boxes or totes. Think of ANYTHING storage or organization related for EVERY room in your house from Target, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Menard, etc. all in one clean, streamlined, well-designed showroom. It's like IKEA, but with far less furniture.
I think it's a huge win for Omaha and fits in well with what seems to be Westroads new direction for higher end, well-known brands.
Whatever, the container store is AWESOME! They have a ton of stuff (not just containers) used to organize your home.MTO wrote:A container store at the Westrosds mall, that's utterly asinine. Wow I'm shocked and disappointed in this one. But that'll let crossroads get the better brands they'll need to get dirt flying.
Boy did I misjudge, get me some American brands and I'll drop some cash in there.Phillip wrote:Their name is misleading. About half the store is the Elfa brand closet systems that are from Sweden and their new TCS closets. The other half is products for home offices, laundry rooms, and kitchens. IMHO, they're a much better fit for Westroads than a large suburban retail center.MTO wrote:I hope it's more than just containers, for someone who never heard of it before I thought it was boxes or Tupperware. Ok so maybe like Staples then an over simplistic name for a store with a variety of things. I'd love some ultra modern cupboards with LEDs in them is that something they'd carry? Something like that would be more appropriate for Regency or some large suburban retail center not a mall with a Cheesecake Factory.schumatt wrote:For those disappointed by the announcement of the Container Store, I'm curious if you've ever been to one. It's really more than just shelves of plastic boxes or totes. Think of ANYTHING storage or organization related for EVERY room in your house from Target, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Menard, etc. all in one clean, streamlined, well-designed showroom. It's like IKEA, but with far less furniture.
I think it's a huge win for Omaha and fits in well with what seems to be Westroads new direction for higher end, well-known brands.
When I re-did my walk in closets, I compared California Closets, Ikea and (reluctantly) the Container Store because a friend who is an interior designer referred them. I ended up going with them.
Their TCS line has modern cupboards with integrated LED lighting. I'm not sure about the Elfa system though.
Here's some photos of their closets:
You finally see the light?MTO wrote: Boy did I misjudge, get me some American brands and I'll drop some cash in there.
Here is the picture from the World Herald:Brad wrote:They have already ripped the front off the exterior of the road old food court…
The concept, with eight local restaurants under one shopping mall roof, may expand its reach beyond Nebraska in the coming years, said Nick Hogan, chief executive of Flagship Restaurant Group, which operates the hall.
Sales at the hall are exceeding Flagship’s expectations and are double those of the old food court, which closed just before the new hall opened, said Jim Sadler, senior general manager at Westroads.
The hall could exist someday outside of a shopping center, too. Hogan said airports and stand-alone locations in more of an urban core have been considered as well, but shopping centers like Westroads — many of which are looking to update their dining options and draw in more traffic to compete with online retailers — present the greatest opportunity.
Sadler said the mall is in talks with a new-to-Westroads retailer that is interested in opening right across from the food hall. A few of the shops there now are on temporary leases.
I noticed these bays when I was in there before. Perfect opportunity for a food/drink/entertainment place to move in. Hopefully it's not a clothing store or something unrelated to the food court.skinzfan23 wrote:Already reported on here but here is a story:Sadler said the mall is in talks with a new-to-Westroads retailer that is interested in opening right across from the food hall. A few of the shops there now are on temporary leases.
Omaha_corn_burner wrote:I noticed these bays when I was in there before. Perfect opportunity for a food/drink/entertainment place to move in. Hopefully it's not a clothing store or something unrelated to the food court.skinzfan23 wrote:Already reported on here but here is a story:Sadler said the mall is in talks with a new-to-Westroads retailer that is interested in opening right across from the food hall. A few of the shops there now are on temporary leases.
I saw this on the morning news yesterday. Looks like Food Halls are the thing these days.skinzfan23 wrote:Already reported on here but here is a story:
Flagship Commons eyes second course, may expand beyond Westroads
The concept, with eight local restaurants under one shopping mall roof, may expand its reach beyond Nebraska in the coming years, said Nick Hogan, chief executive of Flagship Restaurant Group, which operates the hall.
Sales at the hall are exceeding Flagship’s expectations and are double those of the old food court, which closed just before the new hall opened, said Jim Sadler, senior general manager at Westroads.
The hall could exist someday outside of a shopping center, too. Hogan said airports and stand-alone locations in more of an urban core have been considered as well, but shopping centers like Westroads — many of which are looking to update their dining options and draw in more traffic to compete with online retailers — present the greatest opportunity.
Sadler said the mall is in talks with a new-to-Westroads retailer that is interested in opening right across from the food hall. A few of the shops there now are on temporary leases.
lol noiamjacobm wrote:Could see Urban Outfitters making a move, they would be way more profitable in the mall than where they are now.
Thanks for all the great westroads inlet you give us!debradomayer wrote:Effective April 1, 3 stores are relocating. Vanity is moving into the old Delia's/Three Clothing spot upstairs center court, 1200 Images Art & Custom Framing is moving to the old American Greetings store across from DSW and Fashion Trends is moving 2 doors down into the vacated New York & Co. That leaves 3 bays open for an unnamed tba retailer who is taking all 3. New retailer apparently hasn't signed yet
Thanks! Any guesses out there?debradomayer wrote:Effective April 1, 3 stores are relocating. Vanity is moving into the old Delia's/Three Clothing spot upstairs center court, 1200 Images Art & Custom Framing is moving to the old American Greetings store across from DSW and Fashion Trends is moving 2 doors down into the vacated New York & Co. That leaves 3 bays open for an unnamed tba retailer who is taking all 3. New retailer apparently hasn't signed yet
The Crate and Barrel Rumor that was the other half of the Container Store Rumor?Coyote wrote:Thanks! Any guesses out there?debradomayer wrote:Effective April 1, 3 stores are relocating. Vanity is moving into the old Delia's/Three Clothing spot upstairs center court, 1200 Images Art & Custom Framing is moving to the old American Greetings store across from DSW and Fashion Trends is moving 2 doors down into the vacated New York & Co. That leaves 3 bays open for an unnamed tba retailer who is taking all 3. New retailer apparently hasn't signed yet
I heard a rumor today that the Microsoft Store in Center Court is closing. I was initially hopeful that they might be the tenant for this new space, but based on the conversation, that doesn't sound like the case.debradomayer wrote:Effective April 1, 3 stores are relocating. Vanity is moving into the old Delia's/Three Clothing spot upstairs center court, 1200 Images Art & Custom Framing is moving to the old American Greetings store across from DSW and Fashion Trends is moving 2 doors down into the vacated New York & Co. That leaves 3 bays open for an unnamed tba retailer who is taking all 3. New retailer apparently hasn't signed yet
lisanstan wrote:I would have taken Restoration Hardware from 15+ years ago, today, not so much. It's drab gray/taupe mess since it was "revitalized and up scaled".
I agree. The Dead Sea people have to go. They're so annoying.debradomayer wrote:Yup Microsoft kiosk is gone. Now if they can only get rid of the Dead Sea lotion people we'd be happy
debradomayer wrote:Rue 21 was announced this morning on Grow Omaha taking the 3 bays vacated by 1200 Images, Vanity & Fashion Trends. Open in June. Boy do they have a lot of work to do!
rue21 is a specialty discount retailer of young men and women’s casual apparel and accessories. Its clothes are designed to appeal to 11- to 17-year-olds who aspire to be 21 and adults who want to look and feel 21.
That is such an odd product description.Coyote wrote:debradomayer wrote:Rue 21 was announced this morning on Grow Omaha taking the 3 bays vacated by 1200 Images, Vanity & Fashion Trends. Open in June. Boy do they have a lot of work to do!
I was wondering if this was good or bad until I read this:
rue21 is a specialty discount retailer of young men and women’s casual apparel and accessories. Its clothes are designed to appeal to 11- to 17-year-olds who aspire to be 21 and adults who want to look and feel 21.
So they sell fake IDs too?RNcyanide wrote:That is such an odd product description.Coyote wrote:debradomayer wrote:Rue 21 was announced this morning on Grow Omaha taking the 3 bays vacated by 1200 Images, Vanity & Fashion Trends. Open in June. Boy do they have a lot of work to do!
I was wondering if this was good or bad until I read this:
rue21 is a specialty discount retailer of young men and women’s casual apparel and accessories. Its clothes are designed to appeal to 11- to 17-year-olds who aspire to be 21 and adults who want to look and feel 21.
I was hoping for a great announcement fresh off the heels of The Container Store...but what an underwhelming bummer. We have plenty of teen/early-20s-oriented, fast-fashion retailers in Omaha (particularly at Westroads) already.Coyote wrote:debradomayer wrote:Rue 21 was announced this morning on Grow Omaha taking the 3 bays vacated by 1200 Images, Vanity & Fashion Trends. Open in June. Boy do they have a lot of work to do!
I was wondering if this was good or bad until I read this:
rue21 is a specialty discount retailer of young men and women’s casual apparel and accessories. Its clothes are designed to appeal to 11- to 17-year-olds who aspire to be 21 and adults who want to look and feel 21.