tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post5956259307436086158..comments2024-03-28T18:49:51.220-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: Bloomingdale's Closing Four Stores, One in AtlantaAtlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-13944895596173045952012-01-05T11:04:28.150-05:002012-01-05T11:04:28.150-05:00It did end up being Von Maur taking it's place...It did end up being Von Maur taking it's place...hmmmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-66927864129556301522012-01-05T10:06:46.854-05:002012-01-05T10:06:46.854-05:00Believe it or not, they've already announced t...Believe it or not, they've already announced that Von Maur is indeed taking over the space: http://www.bizjournals.com/mobile/atlanta/blog/atl_tidbits/2012/01/von-maur-to-take-space-at-perimeter-mall.html<br /><br />I'll take it. From the looks of things, it'll be bigger and even better than the one at North Point. So even if it's no Lord & Taylor, this is a worthy addition. It'll be nice to have a VM closer to home. The one question I have is I wonder how Von Maur and Nordstrom will co-exist in the same mall, being that they're somewhat similar...Tresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-32967927510190541652012-01-05T10:05:09.923-05:002012-01-05T10:05:09.923-05:00Well, it's official.. Von Maur is opening in B...Well, it's official.. Von Maur is opening in Bloomingdales spot. Look at today's ATL Business Chronicle...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-11055389031130551842012-01-05T09:57:45.332-05:002012-01-05T09:57:45.332-05:00It's going to be a Von Maur.
http://www.bizjo...It's going to be a Von Maur.<br /><br />http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/atl_tidbits/2012/01/von-maur-to-take-space-at-perimeter-mall.html<br /><br />By the way, it is about 14 miles from Perimeter to North Point and with traffic on 400 it might as well be 30 miles. The two malls serve very different regions.<br /><br />I can see the issue with Perimeter and Lenox being an overlap. Most folks that live in Dunwoody, Chamblee, Sandy Springs, etc. can get to either mall quickly. However, no body I know drives to North Point unless they are going to the American Girl store for their kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-75324084693795786762012-01-05T08:24:06.572-05:002012-01-05T08:24:06.572-05:00Yuck.. not Bon Ton. They're as bad as Belk.
I...Yuck.. not Bon Ton. They're as bad as Belk.<br /><br />It's Von Maur.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-56705836748918488352012-01-05T07:39:13.123-05:002012-01-05T07:39:13.123-05:00Surprised the Atlanta metro can't support 2 Cr...Surprised the Atlanta metro can't support 2 Crate & Barrel's... I guess Alpharetta and Forsyth County aren't all that rich, ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-31491395215392098802012-01-04T23:46:51.428-05:002012-01-04T23:46:51.428-05:00I actually read recently that Lord & Taylor is...I actually read recently that Lord & Taylor is back in expansion mode. This, to me, would be a great opportunity for them to return to Atlanta. They've already got plans to return to South Florida, so why not come back to Atlanta? I really think that the stores here eventually closed was because the quality of the products declined and with 3 locations in the area, they were pretty spread thin, which hurt sales in their later years of Atlanta presence. Their new ownership has really stepped up L&Ts game and have done an excellent job of cleaning up the mess that May made of the store. They truly are back to their more fashionable roots and they are more comparable to Nordstrom/Von Maur now than they were when they left town. <br /><br />But Again, like the aforementioned Dean & DeLuca (in the container store article) wishful thinking I guess.Tresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-44090192052632926392012-01-04T21:23:09.115-05:002012-01-04T21:23:09.115-05:00I don't see Von Maur coming to Perimeter Mall ...I don't see Von Maur coming to Perimeter Mall as one was just opened in November 2011 at North Point. I know that Dennis Kemp (Perimeter Mall's manager) is promising to announce plans for another replacement, but I don't see another anchor coming anytime soon. I can see that unoccupied space being divided into several smaller retail chains. Too bad we don't have the May Company around anymore. Boy do I miss shopping at those stores! Maybe a store like the Bon Ton will expand into the South! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-261355686293979852012-01-04T19:43:30.035-05:002012-01-04T19:43:30.035-05:00Sigh... probably a Belk... or the space is broken ...Sigh... probably a Belk... or the space is broken up into smaller stores. That's my guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-14959029524110157662012-01-04T18:53:57.373-05:002012-01-04T18:53:57.373-05:00Hi Anon,
Even if either Saks Fifth Avenue or Neim...Hi Anon,<br /><br />Even if either Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus were expanding ( which I doubt) them opening at Perimeter is about as likely as Piggly Wiggly opening in Lenox. The numbers do not support a second store for either and I think both are happy with their current single full line stores in the market. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and for the comment!Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-77234994591503354932012-01-04T18:38:58.810-05:002012-01-04T18:38:58.810-05:00Is Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus expanding?? ...Is Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus expanding?? If they offer a better selection and service, could they be supported in that area?? Wasn't Neiman's considering the planned mall in Forsyth County? I'm thinking maybe Belk... but I hope not. Belk sucks.<br /><br />Maybe they will break it up into smaller stores and/or build an open air portion??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-29349544486424603422012-01-04T18:25:36.213-05:002012-01-04T18:25:36.213-05:00Hi Anon,
I don't know about all, but that Nor...Hi Anon,<br /><br />I don't know about all, but that Nordstrom does very well from what I'm told. Best in the state by some accounts, Phipps does well, but apparently Perimeter beats in sales volume. <br /><br />I think redeveloping the space for multiple users is a good idea. This is being done at the Bloomingdale's in Mall of America.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for the comments!Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-13665396327005427792012-01-04T18:13:34.039-05:002012-01-04T18:13:34.039-05:00I doubt another department store would replace it ...I doubt another department store would replace it due to consolidation in the industry. I wonder if it could be redeveloped for multiple retailers.<br /><br />Do the other Perimeter anchors do far more business than Bloomie's ever did there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com