News & Discussion: CBD Retail

[Nathan]

Lastly, Boost Juice are opening in the Rundle Place foodcourt, not sure how well they're going to trade with one in Adelaide Central Plaza and another in Rundle Mall, unless they're intending to close one of the existing stores?

Stupidly, this is in the exact location of the last juice bar — the kiosk of which was completely dismantled and removed only a couple of months ago.

[Brucetiki]

Peregrine have put in for council approval for a roof top bar/observation deck on the building they own opp. the mall - King William St Cnr Hindley St. As well as doing up the first floor for food/dining with alfresco balcony - for lease currently. May look like Stefans 'Jo-Jos' in Brisbane Mall.

I really hope it's something like that - that place is awesome (though sadly I don't think Peregrine will have the 'interesting' photos in the toilets Jo Jo's have).

[monotonehell]

Lastly, Boost Juice are opening in the Rundle Place foodcourt, not sure how well they're going to trade with one in Adelaide Central Plaza and another in Rundle Mall, unless they're intending to close one of the existing stores?

Stupidly, this is in the exact location of the last juice bar — the kiosk of which was completely dismantled and removed only a couple of months ago.

Maybe not stupid (pure speculation but...) maybe the old juice bar guys bought a Boost franchise? All the Boosts are very busy from what I've seen.


This may have been mentioned before - but Gourmet Glaze CityX seem to have gone dark.

[Brucetiki]

Lastly, Boost Juice are opening in the Rundle Place foodcourt, not sure how well they're going to trade with one in Adelaide Central Plaza and another in Rundle Mall, unless they're intending to close one of the existing stores?

Stupidly, this is in the exact location of the last juice bar — the kiosk of which was completely dismantled and removed only a couple of months ago.

Maybe not stupid (pure speculation but...) maybe the old juice bar guys bought a Boost franchise? All the Boosts are very busy from what I've seen.


This may have been mentioned before - but Gourmet Glaze CityX seem to have gone dark.

Every time I've walked past that Gourmet Glaze it's been closed. Inconsistent trading hours from GG is an easy free kick to Krispy Kreme.

[Patrick_27]

This may have been mentioned before - but Gourmet Glaze CityX seem to have gone dark.

Every time I've walked past that Gourmet Glaze it's been closed. Inconsistent trading hours from GG is an easy free kick to Krispy Kreme.

The Makris' are no longer in the family but last I heard, Jason (the owner), was selling in order to move to Queensland to focus on Makris Group ventures up there. Not sure if the sale ever went through, but with it's current performance (or lack there of) it's highly likely. The only reason they were able to survive (in recent years) was because Makris Group were giving the business peppercorn rent in City X, it was always going to be hard for the new owners. That said, their profit margins went up significantly when KK first came to town.

Despite not being in contact with Jason, and him not owning GG anymore, I feel a little bit sad by the whole thing. Think what you like about GG, but Peregrine didn't give a fuck about who they put out of business when they brought KK here. And they claim they were doing it for all South Australians... Ha.

[Brucetiki]

I'm struggling to understand how a very poor business plan from Gourmet Glaze is Peregrine's fault.

[Patrick_27]

I'm struggling to understand how a very poor business plan from Gourmet Glaze is Peregrine's fault.

Did I say that? I don't think I did... I said that Peregrine didn't care who they put out of business by setting up KK here in SA, which is a fact. Why else would they set up shop directly outside the arcade where their biggest competitor lives? It must've been a coincidence.

[Brucetiki]

I'm struggling to understand how a very poor business plan from Gourmet Glaze is Peregrine's fault.

Did I say that? I don't think I did... I said that Peregrine didn't care who they put out of business by setting up KK here in SA, which is a fact. Why else would they set up shop directly outside the arcade where their biggest competitor lives? It must've been a coincidence.

But it's GG's poor business plan and poor response to KK that has seen them close down.

[crawf]

I'm struggling to understand how a very poor business plan from Gourmet Glaze is Peregrine's fault.

Did I say that? I don't think I did... I said that Peregrine didn't care who they put out of business by setting up KK here in SA, which is a fact. Why else would they set up shop directly outside the arcade where their biggest competitor lives? It must've been a coincidence.

I'm sure it played a part in their decision making, though being located in a highly pedestrianised area is what would of sold the idea. At the end of the day, if GG wanted to make a bigger impact they should of expanded throughout the metro area or at least in the inner-city area. Instead, Peregrine / KK seised the opportunity and opened throughout Adelaide. Hypothetically though let's say if KK didn't come here and GG instead expanded throughout the metro area, that would of put of them in competition with family owned bakeries which could of possibly put them in jeopardy of closing or losing a big chunk of their revenue.

I'm usually very vocal against Peregrine's dominance in this state and find KK overrated, though I think it's unfair to solely blame them on GG's demise. KK would of come to Adelaide regardless if Peregrine didn't bring them here.

[crawf]

Snippet from the tiser listing that Max Brenner will be opening on Rundle Street soon. First SA location.

[Nathan]

Snippet from the tiser listing that Max Brenner will be opening on Rundle Street soon. First SA location.

Yes, they're going where Eros Ouzeri was. Work has been going on for the last few months.

[SRW]

And also, ICYMI, next door to there is a tapas bar Iberia ADL under construction, while a sourdough (pizza?) place Albero across the road is nearly ready to open.

[Nathan]

And also, ICYMI, next door to there is a tapas bar Iberia ADL under construction, while a sourdough (pizza?) place Albero across the road is nearly ready to open.

It's the old Bimbo location. One of the partners in Iberia is the guy that runs Exchange Coffee. They've even rebuilt the entire ground level floor (knocked in the whole thing and have been rebuilding it - could see all the way down to the basement if you peaked through the hoarding.

Albero has been nearly open for months on end. The fit out has been absolutely glacial. It was supposed to be a Dolce & Co, with coming soon signs up for ages, before the switch.

[Brucetiki]

Snippet from the tiser listing that Max Brenner will be opening on Rundle Street soon. First SA location.

For a moment I thought that said Max Basheer

[skyliner]

Starbucks have no idea of good coffee nor have Gloria Jeans in my experience.(IMHO). In England it's like no-one has any idea except the Australian baristas. (found THREE in Bath in the UK - a city of 86000). Good coffee - made without bitterness from not cleaning coffee machines, right roasting temp. etc etc. You've got to go to genuine baristas to get the real stuff!