Banana Republic at Village point will be a level 4!

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 3:18 pm

The new Banana Republic at Village Pointe will be a level 4 store. There are five levels, 5 being a flagship store. That's right. The village point store will be one level below a flagship.

I just thought some of you might like to know.

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 3:21 pm

so does that mean its going to be 4 levels as well

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 3:40 pm

What are the differences among the five?

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:00 pm

that's sweet! though I don't really know what that means. do you have some comparison for us?

papiostud · Post by **papiostud** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:18 pm

Wow, great...same clothes, just a nicer store.

What about a J. Crew, Guess or Armani Exchange??

OhioStreetKid · Post by **OhioStreetKid** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:52 pm

I heard the Wal-Mart they are building at the Ranch Bowl site is suppose to be a SUPER one.

projectman · Post by **projectman** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 9:50 pm

Can we ban any discussion about Walmarts in here? It just seems to bring all the development news down.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:19 pm

Another reason not to shop at Walmart: You might get abducted. Did anyone else see that on Channel 6?

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:53 am

Do people still shop at Banana Republic? That was such a.....90s thing.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 10:53 am

Now I guess since Banana Republic is opening a store at VP, that will take over for the Banana Republic at Regency some 7-8 miles away and that store will now close..Makes perfect demographic sense to me ala Best Buy/Target add nauseum..

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Disclaimer: The above post was sarcasm laced with a touch of frustration (possibly the other way around)..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 11:21 am

The "level" system, at least with Banana Republic, reflects both the actual physical size of the store, and consequently, the amount of actual product that can be carried in the store. To put it in perspective, the Banana Republic at One Pacific Place is a level 1 store. Come to think of it, there might be 6 levels, as I think there is one level smaller than the OPP store. Anyway, in addition to carrying more of the BR clothes line and fashions than the OPP store, the VP store will also carry BR's lines of housewares, more accessories, personal care items, etc. as well as having an entire section of the store devoted to women's petite sizes.

I was really suprised that it was going to be such a big store, but the more I think about it the more it makes sense. I was so confused that there weren't more Banana Republics in Omaha with how big the city is and all. And the fact that we are just now getting another one seems so long over due. So it makes sense that Omaha have one really big store, in addition to a smaller store, as opposed to having several small stores.

And just to clear it up if anyone was wondering, the One Pacific Place location is in no danger of closing. Just a couple years ago they signed a 12 year lease on the property. Granted, leases can be broken, I don't think that will happen.

projectman · Post by **projectman** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:58 pm

I do like the Banana Republic Stores and I am glad there will be a new one in Banana Republic. Good to hear that there will be more selection.