Macy's to possibly expand into Omaha..

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:31 pm

You should look up "hyperbole".

Bosco55David · Post by **Bosco55David** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:39 pm

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:
TitosBuritoBarn wrote:I can't say I understand where the complaints about the ease of access are coming from. Having to wait through one light cycle to get there isn't really that bad compared to malls in larger urban areas.
I completely agree. You don't understand. :yes:

Isn't that the same kind of bullshit that had you making a forum wide apology a month or so ago?

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:47 pm

Not at all.

Seriously, does nobody else get the subtext of Tito's comment? I.e. a totally auto-centric lack of understanding of access, mobility, equity, etc. in terms of development. Is there really so much strife at seeing that my comment back to him consisted of exactly what needed to be said--no more, no less? (without wasting time of course)

n · Post by n » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:12 pm

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Not at all.

Seriously, does nobody else get the subtext of Tito's comment? I.e. a totally auto-centric lack of understanding of access, mobility, equity, etc. in terms of development. Is there really so much strife at seeing that my comment back to him consisted of exactly what needed to be said--no more, no less? (without wasting time of course)

Yay! Streets is going to lecture and talk down to everybody again! I really hope you aren't such a d0uche bag in real life.

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:55 am

And all the times I supported you...

I was speaking specifically to access by car, yes, because the comments for which I was replying to were in regards to access by car. Someone said traffic is horrible and to me, waiting for one light-cycle to pass before you get to the mall isn't exactly horrible.

I wasn't speaking in regards to any pedestrian, bicycle, bus, light-rail, monorail, blimp, rickshaw, ferry, mule, carriage, helicopter, kayak, pogo-stick, or any other form of transit because it didn't apply to the conversation. Yes it has poor ease of access to all of those modes of transit, particularly monorail and ferry, but I didn't care to discuss it.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:18 pm

TitosBuritoBarn wrote: I wasn't speaking in regards to any pedestrian, bicycle, bus, light-rail, monorail, blimp, rickshaw, ferry, mule, carriage, helicopter, kayak, pogo-stick, or any other form of transit because it didn't apply to the conversation. Yes it has poor ease of access to all of those modes of transit, particularly monorail and ferry, but I didn't care to discuss it.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:06 pm

I sure hope Macy's does the responsible thing and erects a depot next to the tracks so I can hop a boxcar from the Amtrak quonset hut in case I need to run and purchase some cologne over my lunch break.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:20 pm

almighty_tuna wrote:I sure hope Macy's does the responsible thing and erects a depot next to the tracks so I can hop a boxcar from the Amtrak quonset hut in case I need to run and purchase some cologne over my lunch break.

"What would you ilovebicycles know about responsible, ilovebicycles sustainable mixed-use planning? ilovebicycles"

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:05 pm

I know it doesn't seem like it should make that big a difference... but I'm predicting this area sees a major boost from the West Center/Industrial Rd interchange project.

So many people out my way/southwest Omaha bypass this area completely due to that bottleneck... if there were a straight shot to Oakview, instead of two crappy left turns... I think many more people are going to take it.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:26 am

Tito's, I didn't mean to throw you under the bus. I just didn't remember it being declared that we were only concerned with auto access in this discussion and I was trying to make a point about the assumptions people make about accessibility. Sorry to come down so hard.

I agree, especially in the event the moat is implemented, that we should improve ferry access to Oakview. :;):

Bosco55David · Post by **Bosco55David** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:32 am

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Sorry to come down so hard.

Just curious, but at what point do you quit making apologies and instead decide to stop talking down to people?

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:50 pm

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:I agree, especially in the event the moat is implemented, that we should improve ferry access to Oakview. :;):

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:58 pm

almighty_tuna wrote:
StreetsOfOmaha wrote:I agree, especially in the event the moat is implemented, that we should improve fairy access to Oakview. :;):

Streets was meaning *fairy* access. :)

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 4:07 am

Bosco55David wrote:
StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Sorry to come down so hard.

Just curious, but at what point do you quit making apologies and instead decide to stop talking down to people?

As a reasonable person, I make an apology when one is due.

MrPoloShirt · Post by **MrPoloShirt** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:07 am

ricko wrote:Macy's=Dillard's

You obviously have never been to a Macy's. Dillard's a pathetic in terms of selection. Macy's gives a "big city" selection and carries more brands and higher end tiers of those brands than what could be found at Yonkers or Dillards, something Omaha needs because our department stores are pathetic.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:27 am

MrPoloShirt wrote:
ricko wrote:Macy's=Dillard's
You obviously have never been to a Macy's. Dillard's a pathetic in terms of selection. Macy's gives a "big city" selection and carries more brands and higher end tiers of those brands than what could be found at Yonkers or Dillards, something Omaha needs because our department stores are pathetic.

Not every Macy's is the same. Some of the Macy's I've been in make Dillard's look upscale. Of course, not every Dillard's is the same either. I recall one particular store in the Chicago area that was converted from Marshall Fields into Macy's, which afterward looked no different than the Younkers around the corner.

MrPoloShirt · Post by **MrPoloShirt** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:48 am

nebport5 wrote:Not every Macy's is the same. Some of the Macy's I've been in make Dillard's look upscale. Of course, not every Dillard's is the same either. I recall one particular store in the Chicago area that was converted from Marshall Fields into Macy's, which afterward looked no different than the Younkers around the corner.

This is true. But I've visited a Macy's in Chicago and one in Minneapolis and I was shocked at the selection and size compared to Omaha department stores. This is my experience with them.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:57 am

MrPoloShirt wrote:
nebport5 wrote:Not every Macy's is the same. Some of the Macy's I've been in make Dillard's look upscale. Of course, not every Dillard's is the same either. I recall one particular store in the Chicago area that was converted from Marshall Fields into Macy's, which afterward looked no different than the Younkers around the corner.
This is true. But I've visited a Macy's in Chicago and one in Minneapolis and I was shocked at the selection and size compared to Omaha department stores. This is my experience with them.

I think with the number of acquisitions and faltering economy the idea has been to achieve a greater mass appeal, with some obvious demographic exceptions.

ricko · Post by **ricko** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:46 am

MrPoloShirt wrote:
ricko wrote:Macy's=Dillard's
You obviously have never been to a Macy's. Dillard's a pathetic in terms of selection. Macy's gives a "big city" selection and carries more brands and higher end tiers of those brands than what could be found at Yonkers or Dillards, something Omaha needs because our department stores are pathetic.

You "obviously" don't know me, kiddo. I live within pissing distance of 3 Macy's department stores now, and have been to the anchor store in NYC several times over the last 30 years.
Ain't nuthin' special 'bout Macy's----hey, it's a nice store, but they sell the same stuff, made by the same sweatshops in the same 3rd world countries---just a different label. It ain't Bergdorf's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstroms, Lord & Taylor's, Neiman Marcus, Saks, or any of the other ridiculously over-priced stores for people with too much money. Me? I go to the discount outlet malls, and save a bundle on the same cr@p.

Vallgrlx2 · Post by **Vallgrlx2** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:11 pm

Today I saw a PowerPoint at the Omaha Press Club showing the Macy's at the same location as the old Dillards store at Crossroads

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:16 pm

Vallgrlx2 wrote:Today I saw a PowerPoint at the Omaha Press Club showing the Macy's at the same location as the old Dillards store at Crossroads

Maybe Macy's is on board for University Village.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Fri May 20, 2011 5:51 am

iamjacobm wrote:
Vallgrlx2 wrote:Today I saw a PowerPoint at the Omaha Press Club showing the Macy's at the same location as the old Dillards store at Crossroads
Maybe Macy's is on board for University Village.

That makes a lot of sense.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Fri May 20, 2011 10:50 am

Vallgrlx2 wrote:Today I saw a PowerPoint at the Omaha Press Club showing the Macy's at the same location as the old Dillards store at Crossroads

Oh really?

I thought the latest plan was to totally bulldoze/dynamite/obliterate Crossroads for another MixedUse<tm> Midtown Crossing like area.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri May 20, 2011 11:10 am

Well it looks like Macy's at the Crossroads is more than a visual filler on a power point. While FAR from being a sure thing it is publicly mentioned by the developer along with H&M, REI, Trader Joes, Apple store among others.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20110520/MONEY/705209847

“The retailers are very excited about the Omaha market, primarily because of the economy,” said LeRa Johnson, Yates’ partner.

At Crossroads, Yates told the group, several prospective tenants are in various levels of discussion with the team. Those include Macy’s, H&M, REI, Brooks Brothers, Yardhouse restaurant, a second Trader Joe’s and a second Apple Store.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri May 20, 2011 1:42 pm

I love all the Macy's rumor's. First they were going into Mutual, then in the parking lot at Oak View, now Crossroads. I'm not believing anything on that front. I think they will eventually come here but it has not gone past speculation just yet.

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:21 pm

Macy's is closing 2 Stores in the Denver Boulder area and one in the Kansas City area, and others around the country.

OmahaOmaha · Post by **OmahaOmaha** » Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:13 pm

It’s time to add a bike lane and a streetcar to I-29 heading to the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls so the people of Omaha can be well dressed.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:40 am

OmahaOmaha wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:13 pm It’s time to add a bike lane and a streetcar to I-29 heading to the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls so the people of Omaha can be well dressed.

LOL! The streetcar to Sioux Falls! How about a monorail instead!? Macy's isn't quite as posh as it once was or is not at most locations. Wanting a Macy's for Omaha is about the same as wanting Younker's back. I wouldn't blame anyone for such a desire. There does seem to be a mid-tier void between the JC Penny's/Kohl's and Dillard's/Von Maur. Von Maur being the closest to a Nordstrom for Omaha. I imagine Dillard's has benefited the most from the Younker's exit. In the increasingly unlikely notion they'd put a Macy's in Omaha you'd still find nicer clothing at Von Maur and likely Dillard's.

bigredmed1 · Post by **bigredmed1** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:14 pm

nebport5 wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:40 am
OmahaOmaha wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:13 pm It’s time to add a bike lane and a streetcar to I-29 heading to the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls so the people of Omaha can be well dressed.
LOL! The streetcar to Sioux Falls! How about a monorail instead!? Macy's isn't quite as posh as it once was or is not at most locations. Wanting a Macy's for Omaha is about the same as wanting Younker's back. I wouldn't blame anyone for such a desire. There does seem to be a mid-tier void between the JC Penny's/Kohl's and Dillard's/Von Maur. Von Maur being the closest to a Nordstrom for Omaha. I imagine Dillard's has benefited the most from the Younker's exit. In the increasingly unlikely notion they'd put a Macy's in Omaha you'd still find nicer clothing at Von Maur and likely Dillard's.

I was in Phillie a few years ago. Penney’s has about the same level of quality as Macy’s.

OmahaOmaha · Post by **OmahaOmaha** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:37 pm

My hotel in Atlanta is by Macys so I went over there to check it out because I wanted a couple new ties. Macys actually had two stores in the mall. One had womens clothing and housewares, and the second had mens clothing and their furniture gallery. I only checked out the mens clothing and furniture gallery store. As far as mens clothing, it was almost the same as Dillards as far as quality and prices, but the store was an absolute mess. I pity the person who has the job of straightening all the tie display tables. As far as the furniture gallery, the prices, even the sales prices, seemed priced way too high. Most of it looked like garbage. All the furniture on display looked old and worn. Sofa and chair cushions were all lumpy and sunk in, kind of like the cheap furniture you see at IKEA. Overall, I was not impressed. I think Omaha needs a Nordstroms more than a Macys, but the best that Omaha will probably get is one of their Rack stores, which is just a bigger, higher priced, over hyped, Ross type store.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:18 am

OmahaOmaha wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:37 pm My hotel in Atlanta is by Macys so I went over there to check it out because I wanted a couple new ties. Macys actually had two stores in the mall. One had womens clothing and housewares, and the second had mens clothing and their furniture gallery. I only checked out the mens clothing and furniture gallery store. As far as mens clothing, it was almost the same as Dillards as far as quality and prices, but the store was an absolute mess. I pity the person who has the job of straightening all the tie display tables. As far as the furniture gallery, the prices, even the sales prices, seemed priced way too high. Most of it looked like garbage. All the furniture on display looked old and worn. Sofa and chair cushions were all lumpy and sunk in, kind of like the cheap furniture you see at IKEA. Overall, I was not impressed. I think Omaha needs a Nordstroms more than a Macys, but the best that Omaha will probably get is one of their Rack stores, which is just a bigger, higher priced, over hyped, Ross type store.

I actually regularly shop at Nordstrom Rack and typically find it among the most satisfying for price vs. quality. Especially after you go in to Nordstrom and find the same thing substantially higher. As for Ross, I think it makes TJ Maxx/Marshall's look high end. I don't even waste time going into Ross anymore. Still I think a big factor is market and location with these discount stores.

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