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[Spartan]

Westgate Crossing did say they would have some exciting announcements soon... I'm hoping for a retrofit too.

[hub-city]

I was by Westgate Crossing and other than the shoe store, it looks like most of the stores from Toys-R-Us to Old Navy are empty. With both Toysrus and old Navy moving to the Village, I wonder if they were "pushed" out in favor of this "new" announcement maybe coming.

[citylife]

roads-scholar, on 01 February 2011 - 02:21 PM, said:

I've heard that a large retailer, one that does not have a presence yet in South Carolina, will soon open in Westgate Crossing.

A large retailer that does not have a presence in South Carolina? Can't be Bass Pro Shops then cause they have a store in Myrtle Beach. Cabela's, Gander Mountain, or Christmas Tree Shops maybe?

Edited by citylife, 05 February 2011 - 06:48 PM.

[roads-scholar]

citylife, on 05 February 2011 - 06:44 PM, said:

A large retailer that does not have a presence in South Carolina? Can't be Bass Pro Shops then cause they have a store in Myrtle Beach. Cabela's, Gander Mountain, or Christmas Tree Shops maybe?

None of the above.  But I was wrong.  I've discovered that the retailer heading to Westgate Crossing does have two locations in South Carolina but NONE in the upstate.

[zaksma]

Is a retailer other than JoAnn Fabrics? There is already a sign saying they are moving there but I'm not sure if they count as big retailer although I wouldn't doubt them taking a decent section of that center. The last time I was in a JoAnns was in FL and it was a pretty large store.  I can't remember exactly the size though- probably the size of the Michael's store over at Dorman? But there are only 2 other JoAnns in SC so maybe.  I agree with the PP in regards to parking and traffic when Old Navy and TRU moves- that is a pretty small lot and I have always hated trying to get in and out of there.

[roads-scholar]

zaksma, on 10 February 2011 - 07:52 PM, said:

Is a retailer other than JoAnn Fabrics? There is already a sign saying they are moving there but I'm not sure if they count as big retailer although I wouldn't doubt them taking a decent section of that center. The last time I was in a JoAnns was in FL and it was a pretty large store.  I can't remember exactly the size though- probably the size of the Michael's store over at Dorman? But there are only 2 other JoAnns in SC so maybe.  I agree with the PP in regards to parking and traffic when Old Navy and TRU moves- that is a pretty small lot and I have always hated trying to get in and out of there.

It is Joann.  I'm surprised the sign is up.

[zaksma]

The sign has been up for a while- maybe before Christmas.  If not prior to Christmas, right around the new year is when it went up. I can't remember exactly when I saw it.  Also, in regards to that shopping plaza, a friend of mine just texted me and said that the Old Navy is empty over there. Weird.

[citylife]

JoAnn Fabrics is a good store. Glad to see Spartanburg land it.

zaksma, on 13 February 2011 - 03:05 PM, said:

The sign has been up for a while- maybe before Christmas.  If not prior to Christmas, right around the new year is when it went up. I can't remember exactly when I saw it.  Also, in regards to that shopping plaza, a friend of mine just texted me and said that the Old Navy is empty over there. Weird.

Old Navy is moving or already has moved to the shopping center (Westgate Village) that houses the new Longhorn Steakhouse.

Edited by citylife, 13 February 2011 - 04:19 PM.

[lifeisajourney]

citylife, on 13 February 2011 - 04:18 PM, said:

JoAnn Fabrics is a good store. Glad to see Spartanburg land it.



Old Navy is moving or already has moved to the shopping center (Westgate Village) that houses the new Longhorn Steakhouse.

When I was over there yesterday, I saw an empty Old Navy at the old site and renovations at the new site that looked nowhere near ready to house a store. I was surprised that Old Navy would go any length of time without being open at one of the two locations.

[Sparkleman]

Has Namaste (the Indian joint) closed down? The past couple of times I have been by it has no cars in the lot and is dark inside even on the weekends. I didn’t know if it was official yet or not. Not that it’s a huge loss but from New China to about Pizza Hut is an almost vacant part of the east side.

[djh1963]

Sparkleman, on 23 February 2011 - 08:34 AM, said:

Has Namaste (the Indian joint) closed down? The past couple of times I have been by it has no cars in the lot and is dark inside even on the weekends. I didn’t know if it was official yet or not. Not that it’s a huge loss but from New China to about Pizza Hut is an almost vacant part of the east side.

I'm not sure about Namaste, but i do know that Blockbuster is closing the store at Coverse Plaza on March 4.

[zaksma]

I'm surprised too that Old Navy would close prior to having the new site ready. This is the beginning of the spring clothing season- a lot of people are going to start looking for new clothes and it seems crazy to miss out on that. Perhaps they didn't have a choice, ie. their lease expired before they were ready for it but it seems like a bad business move. I buy a good bit of clothing for my kids there and do not look forward to trying to get in and out of that parking lot.

[Spartan]

I heard that Namaste has new ownership, and if it hasn't reopened it will soon.

[westsider28]

The former Wilson World / Radisson near the I-26 & Bus-85 interchange has finally reopened as a Clarion.

Herald-Journal article

[lifeisajourney]

Spartan, on 01 March 2011 - 10:34 AM, said:

I heard that Namaste has new ownership, and if it hasn't reopened it will soon.

That's good to hear. Hopefully this third incarnation of the Indian restaurant will be successful.

[Skyliner]

A source is telling WYFF News 4 that Amazon.com plans to open a facility near I-85 & I-26 (perhaps near S.C. 129) in Spartanburg County and hire 800 workers.

[Spartan]

Thanks for the update! That's good news. I had heard that Amazon was interested in Spartanburg County, but nothing as specific as that  

[westsider28]

BMW has completed installation of 400 solar panels that will completely power the Zentrum Museum as well as power 3 electric vehicle chargers.  I've seen the solar panels when driving by on I-85 and wondered when there'd be a news report on it.  Cool stuff.

Herald-Journal article

[westsider28]

Not sure where to put this.  But anyway, the Converse Cinema is now being demolished to make way for the new Fresh Market.

Herald-Journal photo gallery

[Spartan]

That's a good move. Hopefully the Hillcrest area will get a modern movie theater at some point.