Huge Crossroads Announcement

[whoaomaha]

Very reliable information that soon it will be announced the plans to tear down most of the Crossroads and the plan for retail to go in.  But the biggest news is the stores who've signed on.  Brace yourself.  Macy's, Nordstrom and Crate and Barrell.  There will be a new library there too.

[Guest]

Library would be great. They can take the one from downtown!

[OMArealtor68]

I heard the same thing from my very reliable source.   My source mentioned Macy's and Nordstroms, but also mentioned REI, H&M, and Hard Rock.

[Greg S]

It would be nice if these come true.  We've heard so many rumors on Macy's over the years, Mid Town Crossing, the ring out at Oak View, etc.


The next name I'm waiting for someone to report for Crossroads is IKEA.

Greg

[Guest]

The smallest cities I can think of with a Hard Rock Cafe are Biloxi, MS and Destin, FL, which are both huge Gulf tourism destinations. That rumor can put to rest.

[GetUrban]

The next name I'm waiting for someone to report for Crossroads is IKEA.

Greg

Yeah, we only need to add about 2 million more people to the metro for that to happen!

It would be great though! NFM needs some competition.

[GetUrban]

I'm hoping they'll announce something BIG happening at all four corners of 72nd and Dodge....like the concept drawing contained in the City's Urban Element publication.

[TitosBuritoBarn]

The smallest cities I can think of with a Hard Rock Cafe are Biloxi, MS and Destin, FL, which are both huge Gulf tourism destinations. That rumor can put to rest.

Actually there's one in Louisville and casino hotels in Tulsa and Albuquerque. These cities are about Omaha's size. It seems they are more willing to put their casino hotels in smaller markets than their restaurants though. Hard Rock Council Bluffs?

[Stargazer]

Louisville isn't exactly a small metro.  Hmm... so what's to come of Sears and Target?  Does this mean the lifestyle center concept is no longer being pursued with all these anchor retailers to be in play?  Sounds like just the break through retail development we need... but I'm skeptical.

[StreetsOfOmaha]

Hard Rock can stay the heck away, but any of the others (except maybe Macy's) would be a retail boost to the Metro.

So, Macy's, Nordstrom, REI, H&M, and Crate&Barrel, huh? Those are all large scale, anchor-type stores (possibly excluding H&M). I haven't seen/heard anything indicating that there would be that much anchor retail space.

[OMArealtor68]

I just looked on the Hard Rock's web site and checked out their Hard Rock locations map.   I clicked on "coming soon" and it shows no locations.   It might be in the works, but just not a sure thing, or too early in the game for Hard Rock to post Omaha as a new location.   It would be cool if they came to town, although I would say a better location for a Hard Rock Cafe would be in the Old Market.    

Nordstrom's and Macy's will both be opening a store in another development in a few years, so I can totally see them opening a store in the Crossroads location too, since both developments are quite a distance apart.

As for Crate and Barrel, I never understood why people love this store.   Everything is over-priced.    I can buy a plain white plate there for $20 or get the same thing at Target for less than $5.

REI would be awesome, although there might already be too many outdoor stores in the metro area already with Dick's, Outdoor World, Cabela's, and possibly Academy Sports coming to town.

I have no problem with Target being there, but I would love to see Sears go.   If Sears does stay, they need to do a complete remodel inside and out.   If the rest of the Crossroads property gets newly developed, it will just make Sears look even more like |expletive|.   I can see all Sears store closing in a few years anyway....they're going to end up just like Montgomery Wards.

[Brad]

Hardrock fits the old market?  May be North Downtown or Capitol District, but old market?

[Stargazer]

I'd trade Hard Rock for an ESPN Sports Zone in North Downtown.

[Brad]

I'd trade Hard Rock for an ESPN Sports Zone in North Downtown.

DJ's Dugout in North downtown is better than any of the ESPN Zones I have been at.  Better TV's, better prices, Better Service and best of all, locally owned.

[nebugeater]

I'd trade Hard Rock for an ESPN Sports Zone in North Downtown.

DJ's Dugout in North downtown is better than any of the ESPN Zones I have been at.  Better TV's, better prices, Better Service and best of all, locally owned.

Haven't many of the ESPN Zones closed earlier this year?  Or am I confusing that with some other.

[Brad]

I was at one in Time Square back in 2008 or 2009, but nothing recently.

[skinzfan23]

Yes most of the ESPN Zones did close earlier this year...the only 2 remaining are in Los Angeles and Anaheim.  I had been to the one in DC about 5 years ago, and thought it was cool, but definitely overpriced.  

I am still surprised that we don't have a Rainforest Cafe somewhere near the zoo.

[Guest]

There's no DJ's in North Downtown.  Let's get with the program here Brad.

Honestly, the only benefit I see in a Hardrock or ESPN Zone (and you're right, appears they've contracted down to a couple of SoCal locations) is some name recognition for tourists.  I just think it'd be a neat presence for folks coming from the airport by TD Ameritrade, seeing some establishments like that... and I would definitely want them segregated from the Old Market, let it keep its local flavor.

[Stargazer]

Sorry... unintended anonymity.  

Now let's get back to Crossroads pipe dreams... sorry to change the subject.

[Guest]

Don't call me Guest, Unit54. Don't call me Unit54, Guest.

[NovakOmaha]

I just looked on the Hard Rock's web site and checked out their Hard Rock locations map.   I clicked on "coming soon" and it shows no locations.   It might be in the works, but just not a sure thing, or too early in the game for Hard Rock to post Omaha as a new location.   It would be cool if they came to town, although I would say a better location for a Hard Rock Cafe would be in the Old Market.    

Nordstrom's and Macy's will both be opening a store in another development in a few years, so I can totally see them opening a store in the Crossroads location too, since both developments are quite a distance apart.

As for Crate and Barrel, I never understood why people love this store.   Everything is over-priced.    I can buy a plain white plate there for $20 or get the same thing at Target for less than $5.

REI would be awesome, although there might already be too many outdoor stores in the metro area already with Dick's, Outdoor World, Cabela's, and possibly Academy Sports coming to town.

I have no problem with Target being there, but I would love to see Sears go.   If Sears does stay, they need to do a complete remodel inside and out.   If the rest of the Crossroads property gets newly developed, it will just make Sears look even more like |expletive|.   I can see all Sears store closing in a few years anyway....they're going to end up just like Montgomery Wards.

According to sources AT Nordstroms & Macys I spoke to this week, neither store is planning, considering, thinking about, listening to voices in their heads, blah, blah, blah, stores in or near Omaha.  There is nothing in the works.

[Garrett]

I just looked on the Hard Rock's web site and checked out their Hard Rock locations map.   I clicked on "coming soon" and it shows no locations.   It might be in the works, but just not a sure thing, or too early in the game for Hard Rock to post Omaha as a new location.   It would be cool if they came to town, although I would say a better location for a Hard Rock Cafe would be in the Old Market.    

Nordstrom's and Macy's will both be opening a store in another development in a few years, so I can totally see them opening a store in the Crossroads location too, since both developments are quite a distance apart.

As for Crate and Barrel, I never understood why people love this store.   Everything is over-priced.    I can buy a plain white plate there for $20 or get the same thing at Target for less than $5.

REI would be awesome, although there might already be too many outdoor stores in the metro area already with Dick's, Outdoor World, Cabela's, and possibly Academy Sports coming to town.

I have no problem with Target being there, but I would love to see Sears go.   If Sears does stay, they need to do a complete remodel inside and out.   If the rest of the Crossroads property gets newly developed, it will just make Sears look even more like |expletive|.   I can see all Sears store closing in a few years anyway....they're going to end up just like Montgomery Wards.

According to sources AT Nordstroms & Macys I spoke to this week, neither store is planning, considering, thinking about, listening to voices in their heads, blah, blah, blah, stores in or near Omaha.  There is nothing in the works.

....How ironic would it be if you were wrong this time too?

[StreetsOfOmaha]

Well, it all depends on the sources. Do you think average employees or even high-ups are all privy to the company's expansion plans?

[OMArealtor68]

I find it so funny that someone in Detroit would take the time to call people at Nordrstom's and Macy's to determine if they have expansion plans for Omaha.   Who did you speak with?   Someone who was bored at the cosmetic counter?   A cashier?   Unless you spoke to someone really high up in the company, they probably wouldn't know about the company expansion plans and the people who are really high up in the company probably wouldn't share that kind of information with just anyone.   They probably don't want the competition to get wind of their future plans.   Instead of calling department stores, why don't you go to the General Motors company headquarters and ask them if it's true that they are going to be moving their headquarters out of the depressed city of Detroit and moving to a new development in Omaha in a few years?   Ask them if they are still planning on bringing a couple of huge manufacturing plants here too.

[S33]

I just looked on the Hard Rock's web site and checked out their Hard Rock locations map.   I clicked on "coming soon" and it shows no locations.   It might be in the works, but just not a sure thing, or too early in the game for Hard Rock to post Omaha as a new location.   It would be cool if they came to town, although I would say a better location for a Hard Rock Cafe would be in the Old Market.    

Nordstrom's and Macy's will both be opening a store in another development in a few years, so I can totally see them opening a store in the Crossroads location too, since both developments are quite a distance apart.

As for Crate and Barrel, I never understood why people love this store.   Everything is over-priced.    I can buy a plain white plate there for $20 or get the same thing at Target for less than $5.

REI would be awesome, although there might already be too many outdoor stores in the metro area already with Dick's, Outdoor World, Cabela's, and possibly Academy Sports coming to town.

I have no problem with Target being there, but I would love to see Sears go.   If Sears does stay, they need to do a complete remodel inside and out.   If the rest of the Crossroads property gets newly developed, it will just make Sears look even more like |expletive|.   I can see all Sears store closing in a few years anyway....they're going to end up just like Montgomery Wards.

According to sources AT Nordstroms & Macys I spoke to this week, neither store is planning, considering, thinking about, listening to voices in their heads, blah, blah, blah, stores in or near Omaha.  There is nothing in the works.

....How ironic would it be if you were wrong this time too?

Actually it would be "ironic" if he had a history of being right, then was wrong on this one. ;)

[Bosco55David]

According to sources AT Nordstroms & Macys I spoke to this week, neither store is planning, considering, thinking about, listening to voices in their heads, blah, blah, blah, stores in or near Omaha.  There is nothing in the works.

I actually used to work for Macy's/Bloomingdales credit branch, and as recently as 2007 when I left, Macy's was not exactly hiding the fact that it was looking at coming to the Omaha market, so depending on who your sources are I might not be so quick to take their word for it.

[NovakOmaha]

I find it so funny that someone in Detroit would take the time to call people at Nordrstom's and Macy's to determine if they have expansion plans for Omaha.   Who did you speak with?   Someone who was bored at the cosmetic counter?   A cashier?   Unless you spoke to someone really high up in the company, they probably wouldn't know about the company expansion plans and the people who are really high up in the company probably wouldn't share that kind of information with just anyone.   They probably don't want the competition to get wind of their future plans.   Instead of calling department stores, why don't you go to the General Motors company headquarters and ask them if it's true that they are going to be moving their headquarters out of the depressed city of Detroit and moving to a new development in Omaha in a few years?   Ask them if they are still planning on bringing a couple of huge manufacturing plants here too.

The truth is that many decades ago either Ford or GM, or maybe both I can't remember, wanted to open a plant in Nebraska  and all it would take was relocating a firehouse.  Omaha Icon Peter Kiewit botched the move.  The plant ended up in KC.  The rest is history.  Thousands of jobs in KC, billions in investment.  Omaha gets to play also ran to Mercedes & BMW.  

As to Nordstroms & Macys, yes Macys was looking at a possible expansion to Omaha.  Of course that was 2007 and this is so much not 2007.  My info did not come from a phone call or visiting with a counter girl in cosmetics...I happened to be at a conference.

My interest in Omaha stems from the fact that my company still has some operations in Omaha.  Yep, I live in Detroit, but we have interests in many states.  

By the way, I was having dinner downtown the other day and I overheard people at the next table say that they heard something the other night about Google and Microsoft merging and locating the headquarters in a 300 acre development in Omaha.  I may not have heard the whole thing though...

[OMArealtor68]

Oh yes....the Mocrosoft/Google 300 acre development:

2 acres........ Future 100 floor Microgoogle office tower

298 acres.....amusement park called Oprahwood with a roller coaster called Oprah's Scale of Terror.

Best of all, all 300 acres will have multi-levels of underground parking.   There will be absolutely no surface parking.

[Guest]

Nothing like a battle of the unsubstantiated insiders!

[Guest]

Nothing like a battle of the unsubstantiated insiders!

Battle of the "inside hers"? Is this a |expletive| frat party now?

[nativeomahan]

A city official/neighbor of mine says that the library is almost a certainty, and to expect an announcement in the coming months.

[TitosBuritoBarn]

I just looked on the Hard Rock's web site and checked out their Hard Rock locations map.   I clicked on "coming soon" and it shows no locations.   It might be in the works, but just not a sure thing, or too early in the game for Hard Rock to post Omaha as a new location.   It would be cool if they came to town, although I would say a better location for a Hard Rock Cafe would be in the Old Market.    

Nordstrom's and Macy's will both be opening a store in another development in a few years, so I can totally see them opening a store in the Crossroads location too, since both developments are quite a distance apart.

As for Crate and Barrel, I never understood why people love this store.   Everything is over-priced.    I can buy a plain white plate there for $20 or get the same thing at Target for less than $5.

REI would be awesome, although there might already be too many outdoor stores in the metro area already with Dick's, Outdoor World, Cabela's, and possibly Academy Sports coming to town.

I have no problem with Target being there, but I would love to see Sears go.   If Sears does stay, they need to do a complete remodel inside and out.   If the rest of the Crossroads property gets newly developed, it will just make Sears look even more like |expletive|.   I can see all Sears store closing in a few years anyway....they're going to end up just like Montgomery Wards.

According to sources AT Nordstroms & Macys I spoke to this week, neither store is planning, considering, thinking about, listening to voices in their heads, blah, blah, blah, stores in or near Omaha.  There is nothing in the works.

....How ironic would it be if you were wrong this time too?

Actually it would be "ironic" if he had a history of being right, then was wrong on this one. ;)

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[Garrett]

I just looked on the Hard Rock's web site and checked out their Hard Rock locations map.   I clicked on "coming soon" and it shows no locations.   It might be in the works, but just not a sure thing, or too early in the game for Hard Rock to post Omaha as a new location.   It would be cool if they came to town, although I would say a better location for a Hard Rock Cafe would be in the Old Market.    

Nordstrom's and Macy's will both be opening a store in another development in a few years, so I can totally see them opening a store in the Crossroads location too, since both developments are quite a distance apart.

As for Crate and Barrel, I never understood why people love this store.   Everything is over-priced.    I can buy a plain white plate there for $20 or get the same thing at Target for less than $5.

REI would be awesome, although there might already be too many outdoor stores in the metro area already with Dick's, Outdoor World, Cabela's, and possibly Academy Sports coming to town.

I have no problem with Target being there, but I would love to see Sears go.   If Sears does stay, they need to do a complete remodel inside and out.   If the rest of the Crossroads property gets newly developed, it will just make Sears look even more like |expletive|.   I can see all Sears store closing in a few years anyway....they're going to end up just like Montgomery Wards.

According to sources AT Nordstroms & Macys I spoke to this week, neither store is planning, considering, thinking about, listening to voices in their heads, blah, blah, blah, stores in or near Omaha.  There is nothing in the works.

....How ironic would it be if you were wrong this time too?

Actually it would be "ironic" if he had a history of being right, then was wrong on this one. ;)

Hmm.... what would it be? Well hey, if this does happen, we'll know that whatever Novak says will always be the exact opposite of what happens.

[Big E]

It's like ray-ee-ain on your wedding day.

It's like writing a song called "Ironic" and then none of the examples of irony being actual irony.

[Garrett]

It's like ray-ee-ain on your wedding day.

It's like writing a song called "Ironic" and then none of the examples of irony being actual irony.

I meant what would Novak's statement be.

[NovakOmaha]

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/04/33 ... store.html

Hey!  Where is Omaha on the list of new stores?  Did they forget they were coming to Omaha?  Hmmm...

[OmahaChef]

There was actually an article in the OWH about 3-6 months ago, and officials with the new management company stated that they were in various stages of talks with REI, H&M, Nordstroms, Macys, etc.  So, this isn't exactly shocking news.  An article in the OWH a few months ago, also stated that the Library system would love to relocate their downtown branch to Crossroads.

[SaveOmaha]

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[Greg S]

There was actually an article in the OWH about 3-6 months ago, and officials with the new management company stated that they were in various stages of talks with REI, H&M, Nordstroms, Macys, etc.  So, this isn't exactly shocking news.  An article in the OWH a few months ago, also stated that the Library system would love to relocate their downtown branch to Crossroads.

They might have approached them but I've yet to see anything where Macy's is looking at our market.  They run national commercials where air here and I think that's helped fuel this rumor for years.  We've heard of them at Mid Town Crossing, the rim at Oak View and now Crossroads....


Greg

[StreetsOfOmaha]

An article in the OWH a few months ago, also stated that the Library system would love to relocate their downtown branch to Crossroads.

Just to be clear about the library issue, OPL is looking at Crossroads as an opportunity for a significant, new, centrally located branch. They are not "relocating" the downtown branch. They're looking into diverse options for a downtown library, and that location will continue to be the "main" branch of the library. This is straight from the director's mouth.