News & Discussion: CBD Retail

[Howie]

Shuz, i was asked by a developer a few months ago if i knew anything about Apple being opened at that site. Apparently he had heard from someone at the council.

Could they be making an exception for the mall? Maybe there's something to the story.

[monotonehell]

If they did they'd piss off all their dealers locally; The Apple reseller, not to mention DJ's, Myer, DSE, JB, Harvey Norman, - just about everyone in the Mall sells Apple.


In fact, I'm starting to think Ben meant Con the Fruiterer.

[crawf]

Not different to other shopping precincts around the country..

Or maybe this location is Apple?

Application Number: DA/795/2011
Lodgement Date: 21/09/2011
Location: 15 Rundle Mall, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Demolish existing buildings and construct 3 level commercial building.
Applicant Name: PEEJAYS DEVELOPMENTS P/L C/- Dash Architects, 1 Waymouth Pl, ADELAIDE SA 5000

argh lol

[Pikey]

GAP is my guess.

Judging by the signage bracket having three attachments on it, I'd say you're on the money!

[Howie]

Nicely spotted. Also with manikins and wall posters on the render would suggest a clothing outlet.

[crawf]

Posted by AtD in September

Is it 15-17 Rundle Mall? If so, I have this feeling it'll be an Apple Store. There's been some consolidation of sites there, and now a 3 story development. We know they're looking for a large frontage and this is the ideal site.

I'm not one to speculate, but the pieces fit together...

Thoughts? Any chance of getting a hold of some plans?

[Omicron]

If they did they'd piss off all their dealers locally; The Apple reseller, not to mention DJ's, Myer, DSE, JB, Harvey Norman, - just about everyone in the Mall sells Apple.

And a new shop in the old Post Office at Glenelg, where they'll be paying a billion dollars rent.

[russo92]

A location like where Hugo Boss and Bang and Olufson would be a much more suitable location, nice modern glass 'box' standalone buildings, and is obviously what Apple would prefer. Plus as mentioned theres so many apple resellers in the mall , an Apple store would be better in another area. It'll happen I'm sure.. eventually.

[Burger]

RE: Former Ed Harry's is definetly not an Apple as they demand that they have a minimum 15m wide frontage, amongst many other specifics. I know of someone who works in the industry who tried to get them to establish a store at Burnside Vilage and am told that they are - quote - "Absolute f***ing arseholes to deal with".

If your source was the leasing agent, then they should know Apple's requirements are very specific - they're not @rseholes, they just know what they want and don't see a need to deviate. If it was someone within BV, then reputation suggests that they would both have been as stubborn and arrogant as each other. Come to think of it, it would have been a great conversation to watch.

As far as demanding 15m minimum, they will vary if compelled to do so. I'm sure it was just a case of the retail case just not being strong enough or the Owner not wanting to accommodate their needs. Have a look at this for plenty of examples of alternate styles ( http://www.bcj.com/public/projects/category/2.html ). A little off-topic, sorry.

Re Adelaide, Apple has already secured an alternative site in the mall which I have alluded to in previous posts on SA. Won't open for a while but they're a patient bunch when it comes to the right location - they've been in the market for nearly 8 years in the Melbourne CBD and still have not committed to a 'Significant Store' space - meanwhile there are now 4 in the 'burbs.

[Pants]

GAP is my guess.

Judging by the signage bracket having three attachments on it, I'd say you're on the money!

No dice. There's a For Lease sign on the front window. Strange to have built it without securing a tenant.

[Ben]

WOO Adelaide is getting Nespresso.

Type: Development Application Received
Application Number: DA/1060/2011
Lodgement Date: 22/12/2011
Location: Colorado Adventure Wear, GF-MF 57 Rundle Mall, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Internal and external alterations to existing shop.

Applicant Name


NESPRESSO

[crawf]

Good location for it

[Nathan]

Do Nespresso run cafes, or is it a retail shop for their coffee machines and pods?

[Burger]

My Mother-in-law is going to wet herself when she finds this out (apologies for the mental image).

@Nathan - not sure about the Adelaide one, but Collins Street Melbourne has a full showroom of pods and machines with lots of samples handed out, but no cafe as such.

[Ben]

I would say it's just a showroom but you can get free "sample" coffees anytime.

i look forward to not having to order my pods off the net