Special Edition 19: Oakridge Shopping Centre [Mall Tour]
/An off-schedule podcast touring the Oakridge Shopping Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, in September 2020, prior to its shutdown for an incredible redevelopment. Craig and Lee discuss what’s happening at Oakridge in a tour showcasing what’s open and what has closed recently in preparation for the construction.
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Shopping Centre Related Details:
Oakridge Shopping Centre (property’s website) history:
Oakridge Centre Retailers to Close Until 2024 Amid Vancouver Mall Redevelopment [Exclusive] (2020)
Retail Insider Podcast Episode 214: Oakridge Centre Stores Shutting Until 2024 for Incredible Redevelopment [Exclusive] (August 2020)
Oakridge Centre expansion approved by Vancouver City Council (2014)
VANCOUVER'S OAKRIDGE WANTS BLOOMINGDALE'S, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OR NORDSTROM AS ITS 3RD ANCHOR (2013)
Vancouver's Oakridge Centre to Get Complete Overhaul + New Anchor Store (2012)
Vancouver's Oakridge Shopping Centre: Three New-Build Anchors (2012)
Retailers mentioned as open during the commentary/tour and related Retail Insider articles:
Crate&Barrel: Crate and Barrel Launches ‘Crate and Kids’ Concept in Canada
Apple: Apple Opens Massive Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Photos]
Aritzia/Wilfred: Aritzia to Launch New Brand Store Concept
Swarovski: Swarovski Sees Opportunity for Further Expansion in Canada in 2018
Oak + Fort: Canadian Retailer ‘Oak+Fort’ Expands Product Line as it Grows Network of Stores
Max Mara: Italian Luxury Brand ‘Max Mara’ to Relocate Downtown Vancouver Store
Hugo Boss: Hugo Boss Expands Canadian Presence with Ecommerce Site Launch
Marc Cain: Marc Cain Announces Canadian Expansion After Initial Success
L’Occitane: L’Occitane en Provence Unveils First-of-its-Kind Digital Experience Flagship [Photos]
Retailers mentioned as closed during the commentary/tour and related Retail Insider articles:
White Spot: Vancouver-Based ‘White Spot Triple O’s’ Expanding Eastward in Canada
GEOX: Italian Footwear Brand GEOX Launching 7 Canadian 'Concept Stores'
Boys’Co: Boys’Co to Relocate Flagship from Downtown Vancouver to Coquitlam
Colton’s Couture: Luxury Retailer 'Coltons Couture' Plans More Locations after Tremendous Success
Michael Kors: Michael Kors Opens Massive 3-Level Flagship in Downtown Montreal [Photos]
ECCO Shoes: ECCO Shoes Continues Canadian Expansion with 7 Stores in 2018
Tommy Bahama: Tommy Bahama Ramps Up Canadian Expansion Plans
Sugarfina: Sugarfina Secures 1st Standalone Ontario Store Locations
Murale (Shoppers Drug Mart): BRIEF: Murale Shutters Most Stores
La Maison Valmont: La Maison Valmont Opens 4th Global Location — in Vancouver [Photos]
Swimco: National Swimwear Retailer ‘Swimco’ Files for Creditor Protection: CEO Interview
Harry Rosen:
Judith & Charles: Judith & Charles Embraces Street-Front Retail with 2 Spring 2018 Openings
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