Plaza move-ins (ongoing)

UMKCroo · Post by **UMKCroo** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:09 pm

I dont know if this has been mentioned, but what is going into the FAO Schwarz store? I think H&M would be an incredible fit, however, most of the H&M's i have been to have been huge, multi-level, i dont know if that location could full-fill their space requirements. So any one know anything about that vacancy?

tat2kc · Post by **tat2kc** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:55 pm

I want a Sephora!

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 4:27 pm

H&M goes very big to pretty small. Of course, they have the massive NYC Fifth Avenue store, but also have a 9,000 sq. foot store(the size of an Abercrombie & Fitch) at upscale Northbrook in Chicago. It all just depends on the number of departments (kids, women, mens, etc.). For those of you watching the big city "chain wars," an H&M would be a massive coup for the Plaza. They might be common on the East Coast, but have yet to venture past a few stores in Chicago. KC would be on the retail map as the first store outside East Coast/Chicago.

The Plaza had some huge spaces with Sears and Macy's. From what I can find, the current Cinemark and its attached retail used to be a Sears and Macy's was located where Pottery Barn and Barnes & Noble currently are. I think it would be cool to expand the Plaza more, but I am not sure about the need to have Nordstrom, Neiman's, Barney's or Lord & Taylor down there. I would rather see Hall's expand and renovate their store more to become the crown jewel of retail in the midwest-- a world famous institution.

kcmajik · Post by **kcmajik** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:01 pm

UMKCgal wrote:I've heard about H&M, never been to any of them....but since I'm such a fashion freak I would luv to see that here!!!!! Neiman-Marcus is nice too..whats wrong w/having a touch of Dallas here in KC? Its been forever since I've been to Dallas so I don't really remember much about that city (poor memory, lol) but from what I hear f/people that's been there within the past year or 2, its a big vibrant city w/bustlin streets and highways all day, lots of upscale shopping, and downtown thats alive. I'm assuming there pop. is pretty dense...I thought thats what we wanted here in KC.

i think it depends on what part of dallas you're talking about. the suburban part of dallas which would be like our Northland is an unGodly nightmare. but downtown is like what you said very vibrant and fun- like the west end. i don't know how neiman's would go over in KC...i really don't. if the one in st. louis is doing fine i don't see how there couldn't be enough bodies in KC to hold one.

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:23 pm

Marmi Shoes is going in the ex-Laura Ashley spot and will open in March.

KCDevin · Post by **KCDevin** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:55 pm

when will there be more retail/resteraunt/office highrises put in...? I'd like more than just 4646 proposed

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 3:29 pm

Joyce Smith speculated that upscale kitchen store Sur La Table, and Dean & Deluca are both in negotiations with Highwoods. Eddie Bauer's vacated portion of their store will house an addition 5,000 sq. foot spot in addition to the Tiffany spot on the corner.

Open: Marmi
Coming soon: Apple, Tiffany & Co.

paisstat · Post by **paisstat** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 10:47 pm

H&M is the coolest store. I've been to the Chicago location, which is on Michigan Ave. as well as the two in New York. They are awesome stores and the prices are cheap. It would go great on the Plaza. It would be great if the city would take the initiative to build more around the Plaza. More buildings could be built north of the Plaza, mixing retail and housing. I'm sure Highwoods wouldn't like this, but wouldn't it be nice if we had several more blocks like the Plaza? It really is an urban gem and i would like to see the style continued throughout the city, which would make KC much more urban and trendy.

Post by **chrizow** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 10:17 am

H+M rules. i am surprised they are not really aggressive in their expansion into new markets. they are sitting on an absolute gold mine.

H+M has great, hip clothes at Old Navy prices. it's incredible. i think H+M is the Gap of the next 25 years - e.g. a store for Everyone. since Gap has sucked royally since about 1996, i eagerly await an H+M on the plaza.

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 11:44 pm

Is the Plaza on something of a roll?
--Apple
--Tiffany & Co.
--Marmi Shoes
--Brio Tuscan Grille (good sign: only StL location is at uppity Frontenac)
--Hudson and Jane (Polo change to new local boutique)

Maybes...
--Dean & Deluca
--Sur la Table

Still on the wishlist...
--Louis Vitton
--Diesel
--H&M
--Sephora

It's important the Plaza continues to stay the top dog, not only in KC, but in the region. Stuff like Pottery Barn, Cheesecake Factory, Coach, P.F. Chang's, etc. are in/coming to Des Moines, Omaha, Tulsa. They used to be Plaza calling cards, but now they are everywhere. It is imperative the Plaza maintains its edge as the Midwest's finest shopping and dining corridor.

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:02 am

It's important the Plaza continues to stay the top dog, not only in KC, but in the region. Stuff like Pottery Barn, Cheesecake Factory, Coach, P.F. Chang's, etc. are in/coming to Des Moines, Omaha, Tulsa. They used to be Plaza calling cards, but now they are everywhere. It is imperative the Plaza maintains its edge as the Midwest's finest shopping and dining corridor.

Agree big time....pulling in everyday chains will do nothing for the Plaza...must maintain high standards that are even hard to find in bigger cities like STL.

I hate to see the Polo store go because it was a sort of status symbol but I'll never argue with a local boutique style store.

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:11 am

KCPowercat wrote:
It's important the Plaza continues to stay the top dog, not only in KC, but in the region. Stuff like Pottery Barn, Cheesecake Factory, Coach, P.F. Chang's, etc. are in/coming to Des Moines, Omaha, Tulsa. They used to be Plaza calling cards, but now they are everywhere. It is imperative the Plaza maintains its edge as the Midwest's finest shopping and dining corridor.
Agree big time....pulling in everyday chains will do nothing for the Plaza...must maintain high standards that are even hard to find in bigger cities like STL.

I hate to see the Polo store go because it was a sort of status symbol but I'll never argue with a local boutique style store.

And I'm not even talking about always having everything be "luxury" stores. Of course, you wouldn't want Target, but I think uniqueness is the most important...stuff you can't find at any mall in any city. But it is important to bring in some stuff that KC people like from seeing it in other cities (Apple, Louis Vitton, etc.).

KCforumer · Post by **KCforumer** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:25 pm

Brio Tuscan Grille must be a more upscale version of BRAVO!, which there are already two of in the metro, Leawood and Zona Rosa.

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:54 pm

forumer....it's a different brand by the BRAVO company....kind of like Banana republic instead of Old Navy...same company, different idea.

UMKCgal · Post by **UMKCgal** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 3:56 pm

I don't like to see chains at the plaza either..thats gonna do no good to them, but really though i still think they should bring in luxury stores just because that area is old world charm, armani-versace-gucci-prada-d&g-H&m all go well into that. Too bad there aren't enough people here to support it

i know i definitely can't. but i am excited to see the apple store coming.

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 9:43 am

From Joyce Smith's column...
[quote]Not stationery or stationary

Crane & Co. Inc. has closed its Country Club Plaza stationery store at 446 W. 47th St. after less than four years. Company officials declined to comment on the closing.

The location sits back from the sidewalk a bit and was somewhat hidden. But its replacement plans a much higher profile.

A Segway Experience store will open there in mid-July. Segways are â€œhuman transport devices,â€

KC0KEK · Post by **KC0KEK** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 11:41 am

Security at the Corinth shopping center in PV uses Segways. Any other companies or cities around here use them?

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 1:50 am

KC0KEK wrote:Security at the Corinth shopping center in PV uses Segways. Any other companies or cities around here use them?

The Plaza security, the Argus Health Systems security in downtown, etc.

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:31 am

Ann Taylor Loft in place of FAO Swartz? Ladies? I think this move BLOWS.

Post by **chrizow** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:33 am

seriously? ann taylor loft?

ann taylor loft is a decent tenant for the Plaza, but NOT in such a high profile space! jackasses!