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IKEA in Winnipeg

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1IKEA in Winnipeg Empty IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:08 pm

cherenkov

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After all of the rumours and speculation, we finally have a sign from the company that they're thinking of moving here:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Ikea_eyeing_Winnipeg_land.html

Maybe they saw Penthouse and Thomasville downsizing and thought "hey, that's just the opening we were looking for!" Cool

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2IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:11 pm

AGEsAces

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I personally talked (well, e-mailed) back and forth a few times last year with a representative from IKEA Corporate offices.

Specifically asking them if they had intentions on opening a store in Winnipeg (it was for a business proposal that I contacted them). They informed me then..."There is no intention to open an IKEA store in Winnipeg within the next 5 years".

This article doesn't change that really...it says it could still be many years away.

http://www.photage.ca

3IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:12 pm

Electrician

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Leave them out of the Peg... You already have CT WM and SS... Do you really wanna get beat by a poker?

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4IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:14 pm

FlyingRat

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I wonder what location would be most suitable to them?

5IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:15 pm

AGEsAces

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probably where the arena was

http://www.photage.ca

6IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:17 pm

FlyingRat

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I have heard that the area is too small.

I've also heard that the mail-order business does so well from Winnipeg, so that's why there is so little pressue for IKEA to build here.

7IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:18 pm

AGEsAces

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It's not too small anymore since Safeway is leaving. That entire parking garage and Safeway store can come down now too.

http://www.photage.ca

8IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:19 pm

Electrician

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Why don't they just build a dedicated hub, for peeps to go pick up their previously ordered merchandise?

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9IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:21 pm

FlyingRat

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AGEsAces wrote:It's not too small anymore since Safeway is leaving. That entire parking garage and Safeway store can come down now too.
You're thinking adjoin it to the mall? There is a Zellers over the safeway - they might disagree with your assessment that the parking structure can be removed.

10IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:26 pm

AGEsAces

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FlyingRat wrote:
AGEsAces wrote:It's not too small anymore since Safeway is leaving. That entire parking garage and Safeway store can come down now too.
You're thinking adjoin it to the mall? There is a Zellers over the safeway - they might disagree with your assessment that the parking structure can be removed.

Zellers can move too Wink.

Or not...they can adjoin to the mall on one level...Zellers can be above them.

The Arena lot is big enough though...I've been to 4 or 5 different IKEAs around North America...and those lots/stores were about the same size as the Arena lot.

http://www.photage.ca

11IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:28 pm

Electrician

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With the Great Depression coming in 2009.... all you'd really need is the space of a 7-Eleven... affraid

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12IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:49 pm

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I really don't see what the big harm is in IKEA setting up shop in Winnipeg. Really. Not that I am a huge fan, but it's a desirable store by many, and if the demand exists, build it. The fact that this city is even on the radar shows that we are not some deadwater city with no potential, as these kinds of stores don't set up in places like Thunder Bay. It's private investment in the city, and everyone in Winnipeg is crying for private development; I say bring it.



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13IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:52 pm

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Doesn't this same old story come up every couple of years? This seems to really be a story about nothing. What's the point anyway?

14IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:25 pm

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I wish IKEA would get here NOW. I am in need of some cheap crap for my house!

15IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:30 pm

cherenkov

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The difference, JTF, is that in the past the rumours came from outside of IKEA and the store officials have always denied that winnipeg was a target market. Now it's somebody from the store indicating that there's interest in Winnipeg.

I think they've always had an eye on Winnipeg as a secondary market, but no real rush to get in. My guess: they're looking at the current stadium site.

http://anybody-want-a-peanut.blogspot.com/

16IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:32 pm

sun_wukong

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I cannot imagine them building in such uncertain economic times. I mean Michael's is going as are other stores.
Then again, WalMart still turns a profit.

17IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:32 pm

Goth_chic

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IKEA is garbage...I don't care if they ever open a store here...

18IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:39 pm

cherenkov

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My whole office is practically IKEA. Solid wood cabinets, solid wood surface on my desk. My shelves are not solid wood, but they look OK and do the job.

http://anybody-want-a-peanut.blogspot.com/

19IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:42 pm

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cherenkov wrote:I think they've always had an eye on Winnipeg as a secondary market, but no real rush to get in.

Even though they've gone on record as saying they only set up shop in cities with a million people or more, I've long suspected they've been eyeing us too. Perhaps they'll open an "outlet store"??

http://www.conceitedjerk.com

20IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:43 pm

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sun_wukong wrote:I wish IKEA would get here NOW. I am in need of some cheap crap for my house!

JYSK has alot of the same cheap crap that Ikea carries.

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/youare

21IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:49 pm

FlyingRat

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sun_wukong wrote:I cannot imagine them building in such uncertain economic times. I mean Michael's is going as are other stores.
Then again, WalMart still turns a profit.
Michael's is going... you mean out of business?

22IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:54 pm

Deank

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Linens and things is out.. dont think Micheals is..
Land T would be a good place for an IKEA.

23IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:02 pm

LivingDead

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Deank wrote:Linens and things is out.. dont think Micheals is..
Land T would be a good place for an IKEA.

I know a great place for Ikea. Have them enter into negotiations with Terry Nelson and build it on their reserve. Then they can employ natives and get some of them off of social/band assistance.

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24IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:06 pm

rosencrentz

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I cannot see them coming here! They are way too high end! I think their sofas are around $599 and up!
Even Penthouse with their B.S. sales events , cannot write enough business at those high-end prices to make a living!

http://www.elansofas.com

25IKEA in Winnipeg Empty Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:10 pm

grumpy old man

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Winnipeg is their largest catalog/web delivery market in Canada. That, and their 1 million population requirement, was probably our largest road block. The Winnipeg arena (football stadium) location would be ideal for them. As would the Kenaston big box store area.

I would not be surprised to see them here well before five years (unless they have to wait for the new stadium to be built). That store would thrive here. As they thrive elsewhere in North America.

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