New retail for Detroit?

[stasu1213]

Extremely unlikely. Firstly, they are moving in the other direction to even larger stores with interactive areas - golf simulators, climbing walls, etc. Secondly, all of their stores are in the suburbs because that makes the most sense for their type of business. The one exception I'm aware of is a plan to open in the Prudential Center in Boston, but Detroit is not Boston. Thirdly, they've recently gone public with stating increased theft was driving their lower revenues, something you state is a problem in downtown Detroit.

I disagree. There's a support base in the Downtown area that could support Dick's. Dicks could also do well if a store would open along the RiverWalk, Dequindre Cut, or even in Midtown. Moosejaw prices were too high and they only dealt with camping gear mostly.

[401don]

I disagree. There's a support base in the Downtown area that could support Dick's. Dicks could also do well if a store would open along the RiverWalk, Dequindre Cut, or even in Midtown. Moosejaw prices were too high and they only dealt with camping gear mostly.

I thought you might disagree but nevertheless you will never see Dick's in any of those locations in your lifetime.

[Jimaz]

I thought you might disagree but nevertheless you will never see Dick's in any of those locations in your lifetime.

Gentlemen, could we please try to repress the background laughter in this thread?

Thank you.

No giggling.

[stasu1213]

I thought you might disagree but nevertheless you will never see Dick's in any of those locations in your lifetime.

We're you one of the bloggers that had commented that I will never see a Nike Store in downtown Detroit in my lifetime?

[401don]

We're you one of the bloggers that had commented that I will never see a Nike Store in downtown Detroit in my lifetime?

No but it's not much of a Nike store compared to their flagship stores in major cities. It's a 20,00 sq. ft. outlet store compared to 50,000 for their flagship locations, which is the size of an average Dick's location. Under Armour closed as well. I want downtown retail to do well also but it's an extremely tough time for bricks & mortar stores right now. I admire Gilbert's efforts to fill his many spaces but retail really hasn't gained a foothold downtown yet. Staples certainly didn't close because they were making money.

[Gistok]

Well the situation in Philadelphia certainly will make it more difficult for national retailers to come to Detroit!!

An influencer who livestreamed herself laughing as crowds looted stores in Philadelphia has been charged with 6 felonies [[msn.com)

[stasu1213]

Well the situation in Philadelphia certainly will make it more difficult for national retailers to come to Detroit!!

An influencer who livestreamed herself laughing as crowds looted stores in Philadelphia has been charged with 6 felonies [[msn.com)

Maybe Detroit need to come up with some creative idea to deter this from happening here3

[TheDapperMaleDetroit]

Great news for retail and The Peacock Room owned by the fabulous Rachel Lutz.

Rachel Lutz, the founder of a popular Detroit boutique shop called The Peacock Room, announced she is expanding the brand in two buildings.


According to Lutz, her other stores, Yama and Frida Boutiques, will be absorbed under The Peacock Room nameplate, and the expansion will begin gradually during the holidays and is expected to be complete by the spring.

https://www.wxyz.com/news/the-peacoc...center-midtown

[shawring]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...t/71745313007/

In the last six months, Gilbert said Bedrock has recruited numerous businesses including retailers Lego, Levi’s, Free People, Alo Yoga, Lush and LoveSac. And Lululemon plans to expand its store downtown, he said: "Woodward will be equivalent to going to a regional mall because there are so many retailers there. And restaurants as you probably already know.”



According to Dan Gilbert

[K-slice]

Good to see that a lot of these shops represent destination retail. Stores that will bring people in from the whole metro area because these brands don't have any other, or few other, local locations. Once you can draw customers downtown with a few big names you can fill in the rest with more common brand stores and local shops.

Bedrock needs to keep the retail momentum going!

[ShadowSoarer]

On Woodward looks like a Duncan Donuts is opening where Halal Guys would’ve opened. I’m not sure if this a store but say wrapping that said like East Peazy where the former Cornerstone used to be

[401don]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...t/71745313007/

In the last six months, Gilbert said Bedrock has recruited numerous businesses including retailers Lego, Levi’s, Free People, Alo Yoga, Lush and LoveSac. And Lululemon plans to expand its store downtown, he said: "Woodward will be equivalent to going to a regional mall because there are so many retailers there. And restaurants as you probably already know.”



According to Dan Gilbert

Wasn't quite what I thought. We don't have LoveSac's in Canada. At least not any that are furniture stores.

[stasu1213]

On Woodward looks like a Duncan Donuts is opening where Halal Guys would’ve opened. I’m not sure if this a store but say wrapping that said like East Peazy where the former Cornerstone used to be

It probably will take a few years being that many national chain businesses or restaurants are put on back burners. Ask Rhiana whom after 2 years of announcing Savage X Fenty opening of Woodward still nothing.

[stasu1213]

Two businesses that are still sitting that haven't open yet and still sitting dormant are Savage X Fenty and The Peach Cobbler Factory. I wonder what the status on both.

[stasu1213]

I see that Dunkin Donuts, Chick Fil A, and Chipotle are planning to open in downtown Detroit. Too bad they couldn't open before the NFL draft

[gratiotfaced]

Peach Cobbler is opening this spring according to their Facebook page, and someone on reddit said Savage X Fenty is still happening.

[masterblaster]

A vacant storefront in Capitol Park, previously occupied by a pet boutique CITY BARK, appears to be getting filled.

A document taped on the door indicates that 'Juice Box Blend', a smoothie/juicery/ice cream shop/dessert cafe in Hamtramck, is seeking to open in this commercial space in the Griswold Building

https://juiceboxblend.com/

[stinkytofu]

“We’ve got three other restaurants on Randolph that we’re working seriously to get leases final to get those open as well,” she said.

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/2024-nfl-draft/bedrock-aims-fill-downtown-storefronts-ahead-nfl-draft

[stasu1213]

“We’ve got three other restaurants on Randolph that we’re working seriously to get leases final to get those open as well,” she said.

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/2024-nfl-draft/bedrock-aims-fill-downtown-storefronts-ahead-nfl-draft

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[masterblaster]

Some downtown restaurant and retail updates:

Gilly’s – an upscale sports bar, brainchild of Dan Gilbert, opens today after a soft opening on Tigers Opening Day
https://www.gillysdetroit.com/

Chipotle - opened recently in the old Bangkok Crossing space on Lower Woodward
https://www.wxyz.com/news/chipotle-o...t-on-wednesday

Robyn – an art and fashion boutique has opened in the space formerly occupied by Bird Bee in Capitol Park
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5QwQw8AdSV/

Eatori – recently re-opened its dining space, it has now doubled in size, and features a new kitchen and menu
https://www.instagram.com/eatorimarket/?hl=en

Eat N Out Pizza has re-opened in a new space in Greektown next to the main pedestrian entrance of Greektown Casino on Monroe Street
Slices are $5, with tax included

Lone Goat – British Pub nears opening in a vacant ground-floor retail space in the Metropolitan Building/Element Hotel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8v9jjNnJM

Vollmer’s Bar – bar opened a few weeks ago in the former Park Bar/original Bucharest Grill space on Park Avenue downtown
https://www.instagram.com/vollmers_detroit/

Savage Fenty X – a new signage plastered with images of Rihanna has appeared on the windows overlooking Woodward, giving hope that this store will open in the near future

Born in Detroit – has replaced Moosejaw on Woodward, it’s a pop-up shop that will be open until April 30th

3 Kings – signage for a new sports cards and sports memorabilia store has been installed in the space formerly occupied by Pure Barre in the 10 Grand Building
https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?st...00064134519635

Dunkin’ Donuts – nears opening on Woodward next to Avalon

Edit:
Next Level by Roller Cade - gaming and indoor rollerblading
https://www.deckedoutdetroit.com/next-level