The one that formerly was a shoe/clothing store, with a focus on Bob Marley?Looks like something's happening in that street level space next to Target.
I still wish the storefronts on Lasalle would be leased out, at least for dental offices, etc.
The one that formerly was a shoe/clothing store, with a focus on Bob Marley?Looks like something's happening in that street level space next to Target.
I would spend at least a month's pay on stupid Holiday knicknacks if they were presented to me in village form.On the subject of retail as a whole - I wish during the holidays downtown and City Center/Gaviidae would spend a bit more money/effort on making downtown a festive place to be . City Center and Gaviidae could use some different holiday decorations, etc.
Also - how about a Holiday Village on Peavey Plaza, Government Plaza or the surface parking lot north of the library - similar to Chicago's German Christmas Village on Daley Plaza. However, I would change it to a Scandinavian theme, or cross-cultural winter holiday theme. It would have little stalls selling gifts and food.
I would spend at least a month's pay on stupid Holiday knicknacks if they were presented to me in village form.On the subject of retail as a whole - I wish during the holidays downtown and City Center/Gaviidae would spend a bit more money/effort on making downtown a festive place to be . City Center and Gaviidae could use some different holiday decorations, etc.
Also - how about a Holiday Village on Peavey Plaza, Government Plaza or the surface parking lot north of the library - similar to Chicago's German Christmas Village on Daley Plaza. However, I would change it to a Scandinavian theme, or cross-cultural winter holiday theme. It would have little stalls selling gifts and food.
So what Mpls needs are fashion trucks. I wouldn't mind that myself.I never thought the food trucks would be something that people would go out side for. But guess what, you have skyway places upset because people will go outside for great food and a variety of food. This holds true for retail stores also.
I guess first to be clear, I don't make enough money to shop at any of these upscale stores I've never heard of those stores, and perhaps that's part of the problem. They're a different kind of high end retail I guess, more boutique. Also, I've been in Chicago since Wednesday morning so Chicago's on my mind.Funny, I'd like to see a hipster-ish clothing shop Downtown that's not too spendy. As for high-end retail, what about Martin Patrick 3 and Askov Finlayson? $200 shirts and jeans is what I'd consider high-end, but then maybe I'm just poor. The only way chains will open is if some independent clothing shops open which compliments the high-end retailers you're looking for. If not, at least you'll have an excuse to go to Chi-town or NYC. Or MoA:.
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Good idea. I've emailed the management companies who oversee City Center and Gaviidae over the years, but have never had any luck. Maybe if the public puts enough pressure on them - it'll show interest and lead to something.I feel like Minneapolis could support an Express store. Heck, we had one in Calhoun Square until like one minute before I moved to Minneapolis. They could easily fit in anywhere in the area, the corner spot in Greenleaf even! (ok, that's just me being selfish...plus that would be dangerous for my wallet). Seriously though, I'd love to see Express take over part of the Neiman Marcus space downtown. I felt strongly enough about their lack of a store in Minneapolis proper to email them, so that's something...
Express will not move to an area like Lyndale and 27th where there is not real retail mass. Write Express and tell them that you would like to them to look at the City Walk Retail section to bring back a store to the Uptown area.I feel like Minneapolis could support an Express store. Heck, we had one in Calhoun Square until like one minute before I moved to Minneapolis. They could easily fit in anywhere in the area, the corner spot in Greenleaf even! (ok, that's just me being selfish...plus that would be dangerous for my wallet). Seriously though, I'd love to see Express take over part of the Neiman Marcus space downtown. I felt strongly enough about their lack of a store in Minneapolis proper to email them, so that's something...
I hear they are moving to a different location downtown, but not sure where that would be.I heard RF Moeller Jeweler is closing its Gaviidae location.
H&M and Urban Outfitters would do well. I think the city needs to rethink shorter hours on weekdays/weekends/closed on Sunday - it just forces out of town visitors and residents to go to MOA or the suburbs to shop. Also agree with what someone said earlier - the city needs to make downtown more inviting/safe for teenagers and 20 year olds. In general - they are the ones who have the time/interest/money to spend downtown. Ideally want a mix of chain stores/independents geared towards different age groups and income levels, but in general - higher end/luxury retail downtown just doesn't work in Mpls. I love the boutiques in the North Loop, but like many of us - can't afford the clothes. Hoping I am wrong - but doubtful they will last more than a couple of years before closing or moving to The Galleria.I am sure I have mentioned it here...but I think H&M is the kind of store that could actually do alright downtown. Maybe with new owners...city center will actually start marketing that high visibility corner space on 7th. If they were actually actively marketing it, I can't imagine it would still be vacant. Not that retail really does all that well downtown, as we know, but that seems like one space that would be taken up.
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