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There is an American Apparel opening in downtown. I don't think this had its own topic yet.
http://www.americanapparel.net/storeloc ... areaid=140
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http://www.americanapparel.net/storeloc ... areaid=140
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as cool as that is, i was hoping that it would be more near to where woodmen/first national are; lots of retail could go in there, would do a lot of wonder for that part of downtown. Â Someone already said it, but an Apple store, a clothing store, and maybe an office supply chain would work out well (i think) in downtown.
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I am actually ordering stuff online, and was wishing and wishing they would make one in Omaha. So I just happened to look at the locations, and there it was.
I may hold off on ordering one thing (hoodie) because of many complaints of it smelling like fish lol
Also, does anyone know if there is a place in the old market that sells American Apparel? I saw a sign for it and it seemed like it was by Maggie Moo's or something. I figured maybe they resell or something?
I may hold off on ordering one thing (hoodie) because of many complaints of it smelling like fish lol
Also, does anyone know if there is a place in the old market that sells American Apparel? I saw a sign for it and it seemed like it was by Maggie Moo's or something. I figured maybe they resell or something?
American Apparel to join Saddle Creek's North Downtown complex
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1 ... d=10262166
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1 ... d=10262166
The space reserved for a restaurant in north downtown's Saddle Creek Records complex will instead house American Apparel, a national clothing retailer known for T-shirts made in its downtown Los Angeles headquarters.
American Apparel, which operates the largest garment factory in the United States, will be the second major national clothing retailer to locate in the north downtown complex. The Omaha store, which does not have an announced opening date, will be Nebraska's first American Apparel, according to the company's Web site.
Urban Outfitters — a Philadelphia-based company that sells hip clothes, shoes, accessories, gifts and home décor — opened in October in the complex at 14th and Cuming Streets, marking the first time in two decades that a major national clothing retailer had operated in downtown Omaha.
American Apparel, also popular with young cosmopolitan consumers, is the final commercial tenant to locate in the two-building complex, marking a shift in the developer's original plans and also Omaha's evolving retail image.
"It kind of shows that Urban wasn't any kind of a fluke," said Jason Kulbel, one of two record label executives who developed the complex, "that people think very highly of what's going on in this area and what we're doing."
American Apparel's signing of a lease for the 3,800-square-feet space in the complex's north building comes just as a seven-member committee on Monday unanimously endorsed a downtown baseball stadium in parking lots northwest of the Qwest Center Omaha — news welcomed by Kulbel.
"The whole area has needed something to happen that spurs the next step," he said. "I think we always knew that (the stadium) was what it is going to be."
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[right][left]Oh wow, this is great news! Â I've been ordering stuff from American Apparel's online store for some time, mainly because of their sweatshop-free nature. Â Granted, Dov Charney (the CEO) is a misogynist |expletive| who, oddly enough, doesn't care for unionization. Â Still, I think the company's pros outweigh its cons in the end. Â Cheers to Omaha getting one of their stores! Â :D[/left][/right]
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|expletive| yeah! Â I knew this would happen. Â Yay.
And, Bob, I don't think we got any pictures...but you may have captured some video...
And, Bob, I don't think we got any pictures...but you may have captured some video...
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Any idea when they're supposed to start work on this store? Â I've been past slowdown several times in the last couple of weeks, and this space looks no different than it did pre-announcement of the store. Â Sure would be nice to get them in there and further increase the foot traffic in that area of North Downtown.
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They'll probably shoot for an end-of-summer/fall opening. Â I'd imagine work will start in June or July. Â It won't take much to get the space finished compared with Urban Outfitters, which is larger and has much more complex and comprehensive design elements. Â AmAp stores are much more "minimalist". Â The main "visual" element to their stores is just the clothes, which tend to be VERY colorful.
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Work has been progressing on this store. Â The bathrooms and changing rooms are done, the lighting and HVAC is all in place. Â The display racks are being assembled now. Â VERY minimalist, all white, with red touches here and there, the display furniture is all white wire with red trim. Â I am sure they will open by October, so they can get in on the very lackluster holiday sales this year.
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American Apparel clothier is excited about its downtown digs
CHRISTINE LAUE WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:The new Omaha store, located in the Saddle Creek Record complex at 14th and Webster Streets, is expected to open sometime next week, marking the international retailer's Nebraska debut. Its Omaha opening marked the first time in two decades that a major national clothing retailer had operated downtown.
With American Apparel's opening, the complex has its retail bays fully leased and occupied. The complex also has seven apartments, and only one has not been leased, Kulbel said.
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Doors open today.
Published Friday   September 12, 2008
American Apparel opens its north downtown store
BY CHRISTINE LAUE
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
American Apparel opened its doors today in north downtown Omaha, marking the Los Angeles-based retailer's first Nebraska store.
Located in the Saddle Creek Records complex near 14th and Webster Streets, the store will employ 11 people, nine of whom are local, said American Apparel's Jonny Szymanski.
American Apparel is the manufacturer and retailer of wardrobe basics such as T-shirts, socks, underwear, tank tops and sweatshirts for men, women and children.
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Photo Update
Here are some photos of the exterior.
Since the comments I made about the signage, they have since FINISHED the signage, and the sleek, simple signs stretch all the way around from the West face to the South face.
This neon arrow sign will look sweet at night.
Since the comments I made about the signage, they have since FINISHED the signage, and the sleek, simple signs stretch all the way around from the West face to the South face.
This neon arrow sign will look sweet at night.
Streets finally busting out the camera in Omaha again!
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I need more... ???kristinedrake wrote:If anyone's heading to one of the remaining shows (Chicago, Indianapolis, etc) and is planning on buying a medium of the red shirt, let me know.
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From the WSJ this AM it looks like American Apparel is falling on hard times. Â Some of the print edition story is viewable on line for free... Â Would be a blow for development in this area if they went out of business.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 97308.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 97308.html
American Apparel Inc., the edgy maker and retailer of casual clothes, warned Tuesday it may not be able to remain in business amid declining sales and mounting debt.
The news sent American Apparel shares falling nearly 26% during regular trading to an all-time low of $1.03 on the American Stock Exchange
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There was a blurb on NPR about this yesterday, focusing on the wording and the "spin" that AA used to euphemize the fact that they were most likely heading down the bankruptcy trail.nebugeater wrote:From the WSJ this AM it looks like American Apparel is falling on hard times. Some of the print edition story is viewable on line for free... Would be a blow for development in this area if they went out of business.
There was speculation that they would not shut down abruptly, but seek protection from the Court, and alter their business model. One point that was made was along the line of moving from branded retail shops to partner agreements with larger more firmly-entrenched retailers. Target' was mentioned.
I don't know about your first point, but many firms, whether they admit it or not, use physical attractiveness as one criteria when selecting their front-line "on stage" sales staff. It can even be argued that a qualification for a sales associate in a trendy shop is to be visually appealing and fashion-savvy.justnick wrote:Their owner is a domestic violence apologist, and they only hire people they deem "pretty" by shipping off pictures of potential hirees to a corporate office to be judged.
It's not fair, but it is quite common.
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Abercrombie and Fitch has been known to offer jobs to attractive people they see shopping in their stores. And frankly I can't argue with it. If Abercrombie and Fitch had the same visual appeal standards for their employees as, say, Council Bluffs Wal-Mart, I know I'd be a bit turned off to their product.Omababe wrote:I don't know about your first point, but many firms, whether they admit it or not, use physical attractiveness as one criteria when selecting their front-line "on stage" sales staff. It can even be argued that a qualification for a sales associate in a trendy shop is to be visually appealing and fashion-savvy.justnick wrote:Their owner is a domestic violence apologist, and they only hire people they deem "pretty" by shipping off pictures of potential hirees to a corporate office to be judged.
It's not fair, but it is quite common.