ACT7
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Makes sense, what you're saying. Thanks for clarifying.
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Makes sense, what you're saying. Thanks for clarifying.
prosperegal
Senior Member
Basically, are people saying that we probably won't see an influx of new stores in the Yorkville area until 1 Bloor opens?
marsh
Active Member
I hope not - that would be dissappointing - there is still space vacant isn't there - like the old Tiffany's spot? And who's taking over Jacobs in the Manulife once it closes? I also hope 1 Bloor retail is well designed and that we are not disspointed - it could really revitalize the corner and provide an anchor to the whole Yonge/Bloor shopping.
vatche
Senior Member
According to retail insider, Versace and Dior are actively looking for spots on bloor.
prosperegal
Senior Member
ardwold1
Active Member
The Four Seasons' retail space on Bay at Scollard has a LEASED sign up in the window. Could this be the rumoured Breitling/De Beers/etc etc etc?
androiduk
Senior Member
Application: Designated Structures Status: Not Started
Location: 131 BLOOR ST W
TORONTO ON M5S 1R1
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 14 194176 DST 00 DS Accepted Date: Jul 22, 2014
Project: First Party Sign Building Permit Related
Description: To erect and display one illuminated wall sign. **Agent Provocateur**
Location: 131 BLOOR ST W
TORONTO ON M5S 1R1
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 14 194176 DST 00 DS Accepted Date: Jul 22, 2014
Project: First Party Sign Building Permit Related
Description: To erect and display one illuminated wall sign. **Agent Provocateur**
ACT7
Active Member
Sadly no. I don't know the name yet, but we are all in for a disappointing announcement. For the flagship property of the world's most luxurious hotel brand, with two Daniel Bouloud restaurants, and rates that start in the $500's, it's quite the joke, the lease that was signed.
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Filip
Senior Member
Dentist office/plastic surgery clinic!!
ACT7
Active Member
No, it's retail. My feeling is that this space sat vacant for too long and the broker/property manager either got desperate or got too much pressure. Considering there was a mega-luxury brand that was seemingly millimeters away from finalizing a deal not more than a couple of months ago, this, IMHO, is a total waste. Combine that with the pseudo-chain restaurant in the other retail space in the hotel, and the Four Seasons blew a magnificent opportunity to do something really special.
Filip
Senior Member
What's the pseudo chain restaurant in the other spot?
Let me guess, some sort of generic chain that has a small footprint? Sunglass Hut? Rogers/Bell/Telus store? LOL that's pathetic.
ACT7
Active Member
No, it's not a chain from what I understand but it might as well be. It's an equally ridiculous waste of space in my opinion. I honestly don't know the name, but let's put it this way, from what I've heard it's no better than some generic retailer that you would find at any decent hotel.
BUCA has the other spot. They also have a space on King West and it's the same group bringing Jamie Oliver to Toronto.
pw20
Active Member
Calling Buca a pseudo chain is not really THAT fair - they've been consistently one of the best restaurants in Toronto. (i mean momofuko is a chain if we're going to use the C word...)
http://toronto.eater.com/archives/2014/04/29/buca-tops-joanne-kates-2014-100-best-restaurants.php
ACT7
Active Member
Fair enough, but you see the point I was going for. My experience has been that virtually every Four Seasons around the world that I've seen has true luxury retail in it. I think for their home base property, in Toronto's luxury retail area, they blew it.
Filip
Senior Member
I'd say it's just piss poor retail space in sqf terms. The Bay St. property is what? 1200sqf? Located in the corner where there isn't much retail to begin with? aAgh just blew the base on this one sky high. It's awful.