210 Trade | EpiCentre

[Trickbot]

42 minutes ago, Temeteron said:

My statement wasn’t necessarily income driven. It was moreso for the taste and clientele.  Foot locker draws a very trashy crowd. It’s like putting a KFC or McDonald’s in the epicenter.  

How does Footlocker draw in a trashy crowd? Most of their shoes are > $120 and I'm sure that bankers and other uptown types all wear shoes other than dress shoes at some point so why not give them a convenient store for that?

[PuppiesandKittens]

A Foot Locker will draw crowds from the bus transfer center/garage near the Epicentre.  It's really a good location for a store such as that.

Otherwise, I am not clear that mid-level chain stores would be successful in uptown Charlotte.  Why shop uptown when similar stores are all around Charlotte?  The few cities near Charlotte that have strong retail in their downtowns (Greenville, SC and Charleston) all have ritzier stores than are in the local malls, so those downtowns differentiate themselves that way.

 

[Synopsis101]

A good number of downtowns (Chicago, Pittsburgh) have a Foot Locker. It hasn't hurt them. 

Edited October 26, 2018 by Synopsis101

[PuppiesandKittens]

I'm not sure if I'd put downtown Seattle and Chicago--which are major retail destinations--in the same grouping as up town Charlotte.  Maybe Pittsburgh, but even it until a few years ago had multiple department stores and retail.

Downtown Newark, NJ and downtown Atlanta also have Foot Lockers.

[michaelef]

I've been out to Huntington Beach, CA a few times and visited Pacific City which has a great mix of retail, restaurants, bars and even a small food hall. If we could make epicenter similar to that I would be completely satisfied.

https://www.gopacificcity.com/whats-here/

[Nick2]

5 hours ago, Temeteron said:

My statement wasn’t necessarily income driven. It was moreso for the taste and clientele.  Foot locker draws a very trashy crowd. It’s like putting a KFC or McDonald’s in the epicenter.  

Holy crap I would LOVE a 24 hr McDonald's in the epicenter! I think that'd be perfect for all the people staying at hotels uptown. A waffle house would also be nice.

[15895]

39 minutes ago, Nick2 said:

Holy crap I would LOVE a 24 hr McDonald's in the epicenter! I think that'd be perfect for all the people staying at hotels uptown. A waffle house would also be nice.

Luckily for you KJ is not only the CEO of Krispy Kreme, he also does some part time at McDonalds on the side, too. Maybe he has some influence there. 

[KJHburg]

McDonalds would do great almost anywhere in uptown for 25 years plus it was buried on the 3rd floor inside the Overstreet Mall.  A location in the Epicenter with a walk up window like the one in downtown Savannah or the ones I have seen in central Hong Kong (both world class cities I would think) would be great.   Sometimes a small business owner like me enjoys a quick meal at less than 10 bucks.  and their McCafe coffee is great.  And guess  I think uptown is for all citizens of every income level and education level and type of job.  Bring a MickeyD's on!   and as previously mentioned if a new McDonalds is announced in uptown I will buy everyone on this UP board a McCafe and you can take that to the bank Bank of America, Wells Fargo, 5/3...

KJ

McDonalds alumnus and one great French fry maker at a  suburban DC location.

my fries always looked like this I to this day always expect this but sadly sometimes I don't get them this way 

Edited October 26, 2018 by KJHburg
photo added

[lit]

Librettos is closing. How about adding a Little Caesar’s? PIZZA PIZZA!!!

[Miesian Corners]

We need a Waffle House uptown.

[SgtCampsalot]

20 minutes ago, Miesian Corners said:

We need a Waffle House uptown.

My friends from New Jersey once asked, "where are all your diners?" 

We then drove by a Waffle House and I said, "you're lookin' at 'em!"

[bDavid]

On 10/26/2018 at 9:49 AM, Temeteron said:

I’m sorry but I will have to disagree 110%. Putting a foot locker at the epicenter is going to be the nail in it’s coffin.  That complex needs places like Apple, H&M,  maybe one of the locally owned men’s clothing stores that sell suits etc, maybe a gift shop, etc.  something that caters to everyone. Foot locker doesn’t cater to everyone, and it gives off a very “hood” vibe. 

"hood"?? What exactly is a "hood" vibe? I shop at Foot Locker. I also shop at Apple, Lululemon, NorthFace, Nordstrom, and Target  just to name a few. I would love to hear your explanation. 

As a resident of uptown, I would welcome ANY soft goods retail. 

[Temeteron]

3 hours ago, SgtCampsalot said:

My friends from New Jersey once asked, "where are all your diners?" 

We then drove by a Waffle House and I said, "you're lookin' at 'em!"

Big View Diner (owned by Greeks)

Landmark Diner (owned by Greeks)

Skyland Diner (owned by Greeks)

Stacks (Owned by Greeks from New Jersey)

Midnight Diner

Redeye Diner

you must not get out much? Lol

[SgtCampsalot]

26 minutes ago, Temeteron said:

Big View Diner (owned by Greeks)

Landmark Diner (owned by Greeks)

Skyland Diner (owned by Greeks)

Stacks (Owned by Greeks from New Jersey)

Midnight Diner

Redeye Diner

you must not get out much? Lol

Lol I got you, I mean this conversation happened in Greensboro, I'm just talking about the South in general

Edited October 28, 2018 by SgtCampsalot

[KJHburg]

I think these hotels the dual brand AC and Residence Inn are going to great there.  It is a lot better than the exposed rebar that was there for years from the failed 210 Trade condo tower. 

Today 

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

Walked around yesterday in 80 degree weather and it was great!  Crews are all over the city prepping for the all star weekend (banners and pictures).  The Epicentre has received some cosmetic fixes.  The main staircase near enso has fresh paint and they have "fixed" the broken, what was wood flooring, panels.  I tried to peer into Enso bc I saw lights on...couldn't really see anything in there.  Maybe it will be a pop up shop for the weekend.  But it's a huge place that could be split into separate stores and the location is good on the ground floor.  I expect something to go in there soon.  Looks like Bubble closed and there was work being done in there for something.  Overall it had a very vibrant feel to it and I have no doubt this will be a very popular destination come next weekend.  The elevator pictured above has a huge Kemba wrap on it now...pretty cool.  

 

[Temeteron]

37 minutes ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

Walked around yesterday in 80 degree weather and it was great!  Crews are all over the city prepping for the all star weekend (banners and pictures).  The Epicentre has received some cosmetic fixes.  The main staircase near enso has fresh paint and they have "fixed" the broken, what was wood flooring, panels.  I tried to peer into Enso bc I saw lights on...couldn't really see anything in there.  Maybe it will be a pop up shop for the weekend.  But it's a huge place that could be split into separate stores and the location is good on the ground floor.  I expect something to go in there soon.  Looks like Bubble closed and there was work being done in there for something.  Overall it had a very vibrant feel to it and I have no doubt this will be a very popular destination come next weekend.  The elevator pictured above has a huge Kemba wrap on it now...pretty cool.  

 

Bubble closed about a year and a half ago.  I’ve heard rumors that Suite might close soon too.  I can’t understand why there aren’t more sit down restaurants at the epicenter (and retail).  

[j-man]

On 10/26/2018 at 9:49 AM, Temeteron said:

I’m sorry but I will have to disagree 110%. Putting a foot locker at the epicenter is going to be the nail in it’s coffin.  That complex needs places like Apple, H&M,  maybe one of the locally owned men’s clothing stores that sell suits etc, maybe a gift shop, etc.  something that caters to everyone. Foot locker doesn’t cater to everyone, and it gives off a very “hood” vibe. 

Translate hood....... But I would have to disagree with you. But I do say that it is too specific of a store in that location.  Apple would be great tho. 

[navigator319]

No way Apple would put a store there, same goes for an H&M.  The place is just not high class enough for their brands.  On a 1-10 scale the Epicenter is a 6 and they need to work a lot harder to maintain that.  Wont find the brands entertaining anything less than 8/9 caliber places.

 

Edited February 8, 2019 by navigator319

[Temeteron]

33 minutes ago, navigator319 said:

No way Apple would put a store there, same goes for an H&M.  The place is just not high class enough for their brands.  On a 1-10 scale the Epicenter is a 6 and they need to work a lot harder to maintain that.  Wont find the brands inferring in anything less than 8/9 caliber places.

H&M doesn’t need to be in high class area.  It just needs foot traffic.  You can find shirts there for $9-$15

Edited February 8, 2019 by Temeteron

[navigator319]

H&M doesn’t need to be in high class area.  It just needs foot traffic.  You can find shirts there for $9-$15

I didn’t mean the high class in the price point of the goods they sell, but rather brand image.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, navigator319 said:

 

I didn’t mean the high class in the price point of the goods they sell, but rather brand image.

 

There are H&Ms at Staten Island Mall and Great Lakes Mall (Mentor, OH), both of which are not glamorous locals. Staten Island Mall yikes. By the way there is a store called "Urban Planet" there.

[videtur quam contuor]

 

6 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

There are H&Ms at Staten Island Mall and Great Lakes Mall (Mentor, OH), both of which are not glamorous locals. Staten Island Mall yikes. By the way there is a store called "Urban Planet" there.

Wassamatta you? Cops gotta buy clothes for deir liddle gals and guys

Edited February 8, 2019 by tarhoosier

[KJHburg]

I think an uptown Waffle House at the Epicenter would be great.  It would do great business.  Downtown Atlanta has one as does downtown Wilmington. 

[southernnorthcarolina]

39 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

I think an uptown Waffle House at the Epicenter would be great.  It would do great business.  Downtown Atlanta has one as does downtown Wilmington. 

 

Waffle House -- where every customer's name is "Hon."