Actually, Shopper's Drug Mart won't be occupying the retail space. Great Gulf indicated that the space would be too small for a Shopper's Drug Mart. I was told that the space would be divided into 4-6 units consisting of service oriented retail such as coffee shop, convenience store, hair salon, etc.
Colossally disappointing... I remember the sales office promising everyone a 'major' retail tenant - grocery or pharmacy.
Instead of getting something that could become a commercial "amenity" for the neighborhood, increasing convenience, selection, competition we'll get 4-6 smaller, less useful, but presumably higher aggregate rent-paying businesses... Some of which might even be eye-sores.
*sigh*
I guess we just have to wait until the builder announces which companies will occupy the retail space. Probably not until sometime next year. I am hoping we get Aroma or Fresh N Wild. Keeping my fingers crossed. I am hoping we don't get the typical dry cleaners or convenience store.
I guess we just have to wait until the builder announces which companies will occupy the retail space. Probably not until sometime next year. I am hoping we get Aroma or Fresh N Wild. Keeping my fingers crossed. I am hoping we don't get the typical dry cleaners or convenience store.
I know someone associated with Aroma. A few months ago they told me they were approached about the space but weren't interested. Not sure if thats changed, but I'd be very happy if it has.