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Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:10 am
by nath91
gingernuts wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:33 am
I note that they are refitting the old BNKR store on the cnr of Pultney and Rundle Mall - maybe that's where the Dr M's place will be
Ex BNKR would be a good site for JD Sports, close to Nike and Adidas stores down this end of the mall
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:26 am
by SRW
I heard the old BNKR may become yet another Chemist Warehouse. Which would make 4 in the Mall and 5 in the city, and clearly an anti-competitive move to swamp out nearby chemists.
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:33 pm
by Patrick_27
SRW wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:26 am
I heard the old BNKR may become yet another Chemist Warehouse. Which would make 4 in the Mall and 5 in the city, and clearly an anti-competitive move to swamp out nearby chemists.
What a waste, hell, I'd rather McDonald's open up there...
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:56 pm
by Waewick
SRW wrote:I heard the old BNKR may become yet another Chemist Warehouse. Which would make 4 in the Mall and 5 in the city, and clearly an anti-competitive move to swamp out nearby chemists.
They need to buy another chemist for the license.
Are we aware of any pharmacies closing down in the mall?
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:15 pm
by SRW
Waewick wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:56 pm
SRW wrote:I heard the old BNKR may become yet another Chemist Warehouse. Which would make 4 in the Mall and 5 in the city, and clearly an anti-competitive move to swamp out nearby chemists.
They need to buy another chemist for the license.
Are we aware of any pharmacies closing down in the mall?
Oh true, I forgot about the pharmacy guild's tight grip on regulation. Perhaps then they're relocating one of their other stores? Or maybe Terry White in Citi Arcade is closing as part of the renovations there? It could all be moot too -- it was only rumoured to me not confirmed.
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 11:51 pm
by Patrick_27
SRW wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:15 pm
Waewick wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:56 pm
SRW wrote:I heard the old BNKR may become yet another Chemist Warehouse. Which would make 4 in the Mall and 5 in the city, and clearly an anti-competitive move to swamp out nearby chemists.
They need to buy another chemist for the license.
Are we aware of any pharmacies closing down in the mall?
Oh true, I forgot about the pharmacy guild's tight grip on regulation. Perhaps then they're relocating one of their other stores? Or maybe Terry White in Citi Arcade is closing as part of the renovations there? It could all be moot too -- it was only rumoured to me not confirmed.
This sounds more like it, any idea where KFC and Sushi Train are going in Rundle Square? Might answer this very questions.
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:12 pm
by whatstheirname
I walked by the old BNKR store the other day, and there were plans sitting on a table inside that said it was for a Chemist Warehouse? I will take a picture if it is still there
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:24 pm
by SRW
They're also recruiting on Seek for a new 'CWH Adelaide Pultney' store, so that about confirms it. If they're relocating, I'd say it'd be Adelaide Central Plaza that'd close as Gawler Place and Myer Centre have more distinct catchments. Shame in a way, because a chaotic-looking Chemist Warehouse isn't exactly the most attractive gateway to the Mall (although admittedly better than a vacant storefront).
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:41 pm
by TorrensSA
5 Chemist Warehouses in the city isn't that crazy theres 3 in Modbury / Ridgehaven at TTP, Modbury Triangle and Pelican Plaza all within 500m. Is there weird rules that prevents them opening new Pharmacies?
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:47 pm
by SRW
TorrensSA wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:41 pm
5 Chemist Warehouses in the city isn't that crazy theres 3 in Modbury / Ridgehaven at TTP, Modbury Triangle and Pelican Plaza all within 500m. Is there weird rules that prevents them opening new Pharmacies?
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/mai ... aintro.htm
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:13 pm
by Nathan
SRW wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:24 pm
They're also recruiting on Seek for a new 'CWH Adelaide Pultney' store, so that about confirms it. If they're relocating, I'd say it'd be Adelaide Central Plaza that'd close as Gawler Place and Myer Centre have more distinct catchments. Shame in a way, because a chaotic-looking Chemist Warehouse isn't exactly the most attractive gateway to the Mall (although admittedly better than a vacant storefront).
You know what? I think I'd prefer the vacant storefront.
I think it's appalling that one of our most prominent intersections, on our prime retail strip, will be a fucking mess on all four corners.
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:29 pm
by NTRabbit
TorrensSA wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:41 pm
5 Chemist Warehouses in the city isn't that crazy theres 3 in Modbury / Ridgehaven at TTP, Modbury Triangle and Pelican Plaza all within 500m. Is there weird rules that prevents them opening new Pharmacies?
Chemist Warehouse is well known for spending more time avoiding the rules than a mob lawyer. They were recently nearly done for having management intimidate, threaten, and in one instance slam a car into, an employee strike over their appalling disregard for workplace relations laws.
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:08 am
by Patrick_27
Doesn't look like a Chemist Warehouse based on the fit out, looks more like a convenience store/OTR?...
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:20 pm
by Ben
confirmed
Application Number: DA/697/2019
Type: Complying Schedule 1A
Lodged 19/09/2019
Latest Decision
Location: BNKR, Ground 160 Rundle Mall, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Internal alterations to "Chemist Warehouse".
Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:48 pm
by Nathan
