wrldcoupe4, on May 12 2005, 02:37 PM, said:
Why would people go to NoVa when there is a brand new large one in Richmond at Short Pump??? Best I can tell, it's about the same size as the one in Tyson's Corner. They could stop by Saks Fifth Avenue while they were at it over in StonyPoint Fashion Park. Speaking of Saks, maybe one could work in HR as well. Is there a Hecht's near TC? If so, I wouldn't plan on any new MAcy's being built there since they are converting the Hecht's.
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Sorry to so inform you, but Norfolk's MacArthur Center's 3-level Nordstrom is 166,000 sq feet, the Tyson's Nordstrom is 220,000 sq feet, and the Richmond Nordstrom is only 135,000 sq feet. I could give you the background, but it would probably bore you. Also, I would take issue with the characterization that the Norfolk Nordtrom is not doing well. Sales have increased steadily in the 6 years since opening day. I think the "problem" (if there is one) has been with the merchandising--that is with the store's buyers finding which merchandise works in this market. Many of the affluent customers in HR are not pleased that some of the higher-end labels and couture are either in short supply or non-existent here. Some of them have abandoned the store, this is true. However, our Nordstrom's St. John department sales (knits for women in the 1-5K range) has ranked second only to Tysons for several years. Lastly, the Nordstrom Cafe here is jammed with dining patrons from 11 am to closing, every day. By the way, the state's Flagship Dillards is right here in Norfolk at MacArthur Center-- a full 3-levels comprising 260,000 sq feet! Saks in HR you say? Richmond received a second tier Saks (no offense), as did Birmingham at The Summit. For HR, you might have to think more along the lines of Parisian. Same "family," different emphasis. Fantastic store, really. Yes, there is a Hecht's within 7 miles or so of Town Center--at Lynnhaven Mall. Lynnhaven houses the area's Flagship Hecht's at 210,000 sq feet and with very strong sales on a per sq ft basis. Accordingly, I agree there will be no Macy's at TC. Whatever the TC anchor, it will have to be upscale and new to the area. The only problem is that most department stores prefer to enter a new market with greater penetration than the 1 anchor location at TC would allow. HR has no remaining anchor space at other existing malls...uh...that is except for that grassy corner lot at MacArthur Center. Hmm....
Personally, I would like to see a Banana Republic come to the TC but I am not sure if they would since one is already at Lynnhaven Mall. TC would be a good location for them though I would think.
