The State of Downtown Retail

[SVL]

12 hours ago, gman430 said:

Another restaurant tenant announced for Gather GVL: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/entertainment/2018/05/12/sushi-murasaki-bringing-poke-bowl-hibachi-gather-gvl/599704002/

That is eight out of twelve announced. Hen Dough Chicken and Donuts, Greenville Beer Exchange, Rocky Moo, Mercado Cantina, al Taglio Roman Style Pizza, KO Burger and Fries, West End Coffee, and Saki Saki.  This is supposed to open this fall, so when will we start to see this come together? 

https://www.gathergreenville.com/

[Spero]

I believe it’s mostly pre-fab construction being assembled off-site, should arrive late and come together fairly quickly

[SVL]

1 hour ago, Spero said:

I believe it’s mostly pre-fab construction being assembled off-site, should arrive late and come together fairly quickly

True. It is all being made out of shipping containers so it will probably be quicker than most jobs.  Pretty excited to see this evolve.

[SVL]

https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/new-gather-gvl-tenants-announced/

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Cross says they have the site permit from the City of Greenville and are expecting site preparation to begin in July with the hope of opening late fall.

 

[gman430]

Amanda Henry’s Popcorn Parlor is closing and relocating somewhere. 

[SVL]

J.McLaughlin apparel retailer to take over former Ten Thousand Villages space

[PuppiesandKittens]

Wow, J. McLaughlin sells $155 shirts?  Pretty high-end.

[SVL]

4 hours ago, PuppiesandKittens said:

Wow, J. McLaughlin sells $155 shirts?  Pretty high-end.

Haha! My thoughts exactly! 

[johnpro318]

1 minute ago, SVL said:

Haha! My thoughts exactly! 

I’d say that’s midrange. 

[PuppiesandKittens]

14 hours ago, johnpro318 said:

I’d say that’s midrange. 

Well, for us trashy folks who can’t afford anything more than Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom and the like, we’ll have to make do with $155 shirts.

Edited June 9, 2018 by PuppiesandKittens

[johnpro318]

1 hour ago, PuppiesandKittens said:

Well, for us trashy folks who can’t afford anything more than Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom and the like, we’ll have to make do with $155 shirts.

Was being sarcastic.

[gman430]

On 5/30/2018 at 10:00 PM, gman430 said:

Amanda Henry’s Popcorn Parlor is closing and relocating somewhere. 

Space is leased. That was fast. 

[SVL]

Fireforge Crafted Beer to open June 28

[SVL]

The former Yap space:

https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/river-street-sweets-savannahs-candy-kitchen-is-headed-to-main-street/

[bikeoid]

On 4/8/2018 at 11:57 AM, gman430 said:

Looks like something is going inside the old Verizon space. 

Blackstream / Christie's International Real Estate

[gman430]

What’s going in the old Miso’s location next to Crepe du Jour? Contractor sign on the window. 

Edited June 28, 2018 by gman430

[PuppiesandKittens]

When are we ever going to get a mid-tier general merchandise store downtown, like a regular department store (other than Mast, which is a “quaint” one) or Target?

I’ve been saying for years that despite downtown’s retail resurrection, there is still an unmet need for regular mid-tier day-to-day retail there.  People who used to shop at McAlister Square and downtown department stores are still there.

If Staples leaves, there would be space in McBee Station for a small one.

 

[gman430]

Dollar General?  

[gman430]

On 6/27/2018 at 9:15 PM, gman430 said:

What’s going in the old Miso’s location next to Crepe du Jour? Contractor sign on the window. 

Cornerstone now open in this spot: https://cornerstoneminerals.com/

Bijou Dental Spa now open on Augusta next to Smiley’s. 

Fire Forge and Yee Haw breweries now open.

Edited July 6, 2018 by gman430

[gman430]

Not retail but MKSK is now open on Main Street in the new building recently constructed next to the Custom House in the West End. 

Edited July 8, 2018 by gman430

[GvilleSC]

1 hour ago, gman430 said:

Not retail but MKSK is now open on Main Street in the new building recently constructed next to the Custom House in the West End. 

Oh, how did that building turn out? Also- what is MKSK?

[gman430]

43 minutes ago, GvilleSC said:

Oh, how did that building turn out? Also- what is MKSK?

Looks pretty nice overall. Architecture firm. They’re the ones designing Unity Park. 

[gman430]

On 5/12/2018 at 10:51 PM, SVL said:

That is eight out of twelve announced. Hen Dough Chicken and Donuts, Greenville Beer Exchange, Rocky Moo, Mercado Cantina, al Taglio Roman Style Pizza, KO Burger and Fries, West End Coffee, and Saki Saki.  This is supposed to open this fall, so when will we start to see this come together? 

https://www.gathergreenville.com/

Site grading permit issued today. This and Westone should really help add to the city’s tax base due to all of the tenants. 

[SVL]

12 hours ago, gman430 said:

Site grading permit issued today. This and Westone should really help add to the city’s tax base due to all of the tenants. 

Excellent. I'm very interested to see how this turns out.  It sounds like this will be a hit, but I wish it was some how connected to Main Street and the ball field better.

[gman430]

Anybody know what is going inside the old Brew & Ewe location at Poinsett Corners on Broad Street?