Posted November 5, 200618 yr A thread that will make sense only to Dayton people, but the theme is Ohio-wide..the standardization and homogenization of shopping in one buisiness, the book trade. The Books & Company at the Greene t may have the Books & Company name on it, but its like Hardees being called Hardees not Carls Junior, because the Books & Company at the Greene is really just a Books-a-Million. It has a similar marketing concept as the old Books-a-Million in Washington Twp (now closed) and an even worse magazine section. For such a big store at such an nice shopping center like the Greene it is really disappointing. And worrisome if they decide to ever close the "real" Books & Company in Town and Country, which is still somewhat "local" in flavor even though also being owned by Books-a-Million (one difference is the "Gay and Lesbian" section, which is rather large at the Town & Country store, compared to the Books & Company at the Greene, which as a small three or four shelf euphemistically entitled "Lifestyles" section, another is a fairly respectable fine and commerical art section). It is really getting the point that if I want to go recretional shopping at a booksore or magazine stand it means travelling to Cicinnati (three cheers for Fountain Square News and Duttenhoffers, among others). The book trade there is still somewhat independent and idiosyncratic and you never know what you'll find. Columbus does have a good place in the Wexner Center Bookshop, but its a bit far to drive (though I always stop there when Im in Columbus). Sad to think the better bookstores in Dayton, compared to the Books & Co @ the Greene now are obvious chains like Borders and Barnes & Noble.
November 5, 200618 yr Excuse my ignorance on the subject, but what kind of books would one find in a homosexual section? Interesting concern, I guess I've fallen into the B&N trap.
November 5, 200618 yr ^ Hmm...well, fiction and nonfiction, usually. Given the topic there is a lot of politics, history and sociology, and memoir, as well as how-to/self-help things, travel guides, etc. Yeah, given the larger scheme of things this is sort of a superficial rant, as its really about recreational shopping. For serious reading I usually use Ohiolink library access, and those Ohiolink books are the cost of a community borrowers card. Now if they ever decide to pull the plug on Ohiolink I would really scream.
November 5, 200618 yr how-to? :lol: Yeah, Ohiolink is great and luckily its free for me, being a student!
January 11, 200817 yr http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/01/10/ddn011008meijerweb.html From Dayton Daily News By Valryn Warren Staff Writer Friday, January 11, 2008 DAYTON — Meijer is closing its store on Harshman Road along with two others in the Columbus area, while opening three others — including one in Huber Heights. This spring, Meijer will open a store at 7150 Executive Blvd. in Huber Heights. Two other stores in the Columbus area — at 8300 Meijer Drive in Canal Winchester and at 2811 London-Groveport in Grove City — also are to open this year. ...
January 11, 200817 yr ^---If anyone has read the reader's comments on this story, it's horrible what is being said by many of the reader's on why the store is closing. This town has become so racially segregated, it sickens me! The same thing was said of the Gettysburg Kroger. The store was seriously losing profit and it ended up in a heated race battle. What is wrong with this town?? It seems whenever anything closes around here anymore, it always comes down to race when it has nothing to do with the closing of the store. The truth is that they (Meijer's) are opening a new store 2 miles up the road and the area cannot support two Meijer's in close proximity of each other, especially when you have a Walmart Supercenter in between them. Can people just shut up with the race issue for once and open their eyes? Companies are here to make a profit, end of story. They are not here to offer free handouts, lose money or lose goods. If they do, then thee store gets closed, rebuilt or moved. Wake up Dayton.
January 12, 200817 yr Not just in Dayton... Meijer to close 2 area stores, open 2 more Business First of Columbus - January 11, 2008 Meijer Inc. is closing two of its Columbus stores as it opens two more in Central Ohio, the retailer said Friday. Meijer stores on Georgesville Road on Columbus' west side and Chantry Road on the east side are scheduled to close. Openings are planned for two new stores in Grove City and Canal Winchester. ... http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/mobile/stories/2008/01/07/daily34.html
January 12, 200817 yr Kroger, Meijer exits called unusual By Joanne Huist Smith Staff Writer Saturday, January 12, 2008 The city of Dayton's efforts to keep existing businesses and help them expand focuses largely on high and living wage jobs in growth industries such as health care and technology. The Kroger on Gettysburg Avenue that closed on Jan. 5 didn't fit that mold. Neither did the Meijer at 2744 Harshman Road. Meijer, on Wednesday, sent the city a fax that it planned to close the store. City Manager Rashad Young said the notice was the first indication he received of the store's slumping sales. ... http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/01/11/ddn011208meijer.html Thoughts anyone?
January 12, 200817 yr Maybe taxes are too high. Face it companies cut costs to survive. If they didn't all the stores would go down.
January 13, 200817 yr Can't speak for the Dayton moves. However, Meijer's two Columbus moves follow the pattern of moving from older/slower growth areas to newer/higher growth areas. Kroger has agressively done this in Columbus in the past. Meijer hasn't done this - until now. Taxes are probably not the primary motive. Newer/higher growth areas usually have higher traffic counts, better income demographics and also allow a company to unveil a "new and improved" store. It's not an urban-friendly way of doing business, but it is standard-operating-procedure for many corporations.
February 23, 200817 yr Staying off topic, but OhioLink really does set Ohio higher education apart from most states in the union. We really don't realize how spoiled we are. Of all the investments that the new regime in Columbus could make to maintain and grow the quality of higher education in this state, OhioLink and its connected resources are at the top. Keep it well-funded and then the great students of Ohio can achieve great things. Agreed on the piss-poor quality of bookstores and newsstands these days. Unfortunately, I contribute to that by buying most of by books on Amazon (the new ones at least and a few used) and reading periodicals on-line. Arrgh.
July 7, 201113 yr That is the rumor that was conveyed to my wife from a friend's daughter who works in retail in Centerville. Supposedly a new Costco is planned or is being constructed in/around Dayton. Can anyone validate or debunk this? I can't find anything online. If so, that begs the question, where? I'm thinking the logical site would be the Austin Landing area.
July 9, 201113 yr It makes you wonder why Dayton is not getting more of these national chains. More jobs for sure.
July 26, 201113 yr It's possible that this person heard about a major retail development around Dayton and Costco was mentioned (as a groundless rumor) as a possibility. Maybe this was the root of the story: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/-9-million-menards-store-in-works-for-dayton-area-1215667.html?cxtype=rss_news Miami Twp. Trustees are planning to discuss a development agreement with Menards, a Wisconsin-based retailer, in which the retailer would buy most of the Lyons Crossing shopping center, south of the Dayton Mall, during a work session this morning. ... The Lyons Crossing shopping center would be razed to make room for a $9 million retail development — of which $1.5 million will be financed with property tax revenues — according to a summary of a proposed redevelopment plan unveiled in Miami Twp, officials said earlier this month.
October 3, 201212 yr Springfield Elder-Beerman store closing The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. will close its Elder-Beerman store in Springfield, costing 40 jobs. The company will not renew the lease, which terminates Jan. 31, 2013. The Bon-Ton acquired the leasehold interests in the Springfield store as part of the Elder-Beerman acquisition in 2003. The company said it does not expect costs associated with the closing of the location to be material. The store will close at the end of its lease term. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2012/10/springfield-elder-beerman-store-closing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 24, 201212 yr New businesses open in downtown {Springfield} "Fair Trade Winds opened Friday in the former Meeks building on Fountain Avenue, joining Running with Scissors and Doug Frates Glass studio in the newly renovated building. Frates Glass moved into the building earlier this year, while Running with Scissors moved from the Heritage Center of Clark County to the remodeled building last week." http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/business/new-businesses-open-in-downtown/nTCbh/
July 26, 201311 yr Exclusive: Retailer plans first Dayton-area store A major retailer is looking to open its first Dayton-area location at The Mall at Fairfield Commons. H&M, a popular men’s and women’s fashion retailer, is working on a deal to build out a space at the mall, according to Greene County building permits. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2013/07/26/retailer-plans-first-dayton-area-store.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 8, 201311 yr H&M sets target opening date for Dayton store A highly anticipated retailer coming to The Mall at Fairfield Commons has set a target opening time. H&M announced Thursday it plans to open its first Dayton-area store in the mall in the spring of 2014. The Dayton Business Journal first reported that H&M was coming to the area in July. The store is known for its affordable prices on the latest fashions, and will be a huge draw for the mall at Fairfield Commons. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2013/11/07/hm-sets-target-opening-date-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 9, 201411 yr Nordstrom Rack heading to The Greene Nordstrom Inc. is coming to The Greene. The Seattle-based retailer will open Nordstrom Rack — its off-price store — this fall at the Beavercreek center. The store will occupy a 35,00-square-foot space. Nordstrom Rack sells apparel, accessories and shoes at savings of 30 percent to 70 percent off regular prices, the retailer said. It carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores, Nordstrom.com and specially-purchased items from many of the brands sold at Nordstrom. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/01/09/nordstrom-rack-heading-to-the-greene.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 18, 201411 yr Elder-Beerman to consolidate stores in Beavercreek http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/01/17/elder-beerman-to-consolidate-stores-in.html
February 27, 201411 yr Apple Store expected to open at The Greene Apple is hiring for what appears to be a new retail store going into The Greene. The company lists 12 open retail positions for Dayton, including retail store leader, business manager, genius and inventory specialist. The company also lists Beavercreek as an option for job searchers, but no jobs are listed specifically for Beavercreek. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/02/26/apple-store-expected-to-open-at-the.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 2, 201411 yr Swedish retail chain to open second Dayton-area location A popular retailer set to make its debut in the Dayton area this spring is also planning a second location. H&M is building out a space at the Dayton Mall, said Rick White, a project manager at r e d architecture + planning LLC in Columbus. White said his firm did the landlord work to get the space — the old 20,000-square-foot movie theater space at the mall — ready for H&M. White said the company will follow up with its own corporate architect to finish designing the space. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/04/01/swedish-retail-chain-to-open-second-dayton-area.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 15, 201411 yr More retail development coming to Austin Landing It’s going to be a busy summer at Austin Landing. In addition to two new restaurants and the Field & Stream retail space, the 142-acre mixed-use development has another 75,000 square feet of retail space in the works, said Randy Gunlock, president of RG Properties, in an exclusive interview with the Dayton Business Journal. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/04/14/more-retail-development-coming-to-austin-landing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 24, 201410 yr Dayton to get lululemon store Dayton is getting its first lululemon store. The popular yoga pants and athletic gear retailer says it will soon open a showroom at 2533 Far Hills Ave. in Oakwood according to its website. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/06/23/dayton-to-get-lululemon-store.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 24, 201410 yr yoga pants? will you be setting up cameras Mr Dayman? http://www.girlsinyogapants.com/
June 24, 201410 yr LOL!!! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 21, 201410 yr Whole Foods center in Washington Township to build second phase The retail center that will be anchored by Whole Foods Market is now planning Phase II in response to overwhelming retailer demand. The center — at McEwen Road and Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Township — was originally planned with about 65,000 square feet of retail space, including the 45,000-square-foot Whole Foods. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/08/20/whole-foods-center-in-washington-township-to-build.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 2, 201410 yr Two new men’s clothing retailers to open in downtown Dayton Men’s fashion is getting a boost in downtown Dayton as two men’s clothing stores plan to open in first-floor retail spaces. Linwood Men’s Store plans to open in October at 27 S. St. Clair St., in what is currently a vacant space in the St. Clair Lofts, according to the Downtown Dayton Partnership. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/10/01/two-new-men-s-clothing-retailers-to-open-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 3, 201410 yr Mall at Fairfield Commons could get 5 new restaurants The Mall at Fairfield Commons is preparing to demolish one of its former anchor stores to make way for a new outdoor restaurant area. Danis Building Construction will soon begin demolition of the Elder Beerman building that was vacated earlier this year when the department store consolidated into one space in the mall. The building had 130,000 square feet on two floors, said Bruce Goldsberry, general manager of the mall. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/11/03/mall-at-fairfield-commons-could-get-5-new.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 13, 201410 yr Handmade pipes company adds to Wayne Avenue retail revival Beards and pipes go together like peanut butter and jelly, or at least that's what a group of pipe-carving hobbyists in Dayton discovered, and have used to launch a business. Beard enthusiasts Justin Kellermeier and Nick Caudill started carving tobacco pipes two years ago when they couldn't afford expensive cigars any more. They sold their first pipe to Ryan Lane, the owner of Atlanta-based Dream Beard Oils, an international beard competitor. He traveled internationally with the pipe, and received requests for more. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/11/13/handmade-pipes-company-adds-to-wayne-avenue-retail.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 6, 201510 yr Cabela’s to open store in Centerville development The Dayton region is getting another major outdoor store. Cabela's (NYSE:CAB), which bills itself as the world's foremost outfitter, filed for a site plan with the city of Centerville for a 72,000-square-foot store at the Cornerstone development. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/01/06/cabela-s-to-open-store-in-centerville-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 21, 20159 yr Retailer opening in Dayton market A Columbus-area retailer is hitting the Dayton market with a new store with up to 16 new jobs here. Plain City-based Discount Fashion Warehouse just signed a two-year lease for 2836 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, said Kelly Gray of Equity Inc., who brokered the deal with colleague Tracey Herron. Discount Fashion Warehouse — which has four central Ohio stores — has been doing pop-up stores in the Dayton area and taken space at the old Stein Mart in Centerville. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/08/21/retailer-opening-in-dayton-market.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 2, 20159 yr Centerville lands high-end retailer A high-end retail company has pulled the trigger on a new location in Dayton. Restoration Hardware, a furniture and home goods retailer, signed a lease Tuesday for 36,000 square feet at 985 S. Main St. in the Centerville Place Shopping Center. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/09/02/centerville-lands-high-end-retailer.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 2, 20159 yr The announced space is about 3X the size of similar RH stores in Col/Ciin/Cle... I can't believe that's accurate as a one-retailer space...
September 3, 20159 yr Well, it's an old Stein Mart so that makes sense. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 4, 20159 yr The announced space is about 3X the size of similar RH stores in Col/Ciin/Cle... I can't believe that's accurate as a one-retailer space... Ahhhh... It's been explained... It's a Restoration Hardware outlet store - not a regular, full-line, full-priced "gallery" store... which are more 10,000-12,000 sq ft
November 25, 20159 yr Forgive me if this is the wrong topic to post in, but I have a question. I was strolling around the Upper Valley Mall area and noticed the Fellowship Christian Church, which looks to me like it was a store at one point. Can anyone tell me what store it would have been? I appreciate the help. Also, I saw a blacked-out Kroger sign underneath the painted out Kmart sign. Was Kroger where Hobby Lobby is now?
December 10, 20159 yr $6.5M luxury theater set for Austin Landing Construction of high-end Cinépolis cinema coming to Austin Landing is expected to cost $6.5 million. The 52,000-square-foot, 11-theater project is contracted to SMS Architects, according to a recently filed Montgomery County building permit. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/12/10/6-5m-luxury-theater-set-for-austin-landing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 7, 20178 yr Wright Brothers-themed bikes to be made in their legacy neighborhood The commercial arm of the Wright family's foundation is moving to the Wright Dunbar neighborhood, where it will sell Wright brothers branded products. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/06/07/wright-brothersthemed-bikes-to-be-made-in-their.html :clap: "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 7, 20178 yr More great news for 3rd Street! Now if only someone will buy that former car dealership building at 3rd and Mound and turn it into a brewery for my sake... “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
February 22, 20187 yr Macy's to add outlet store at Dayton Mall A Dayton-area Macy's location will soon add an outlet store. A building permit submitted to the Montgomery County Building Regulations Division shows the Macy's store at the Dayton Mall will undergo partial remodeling in order to add a Macy's Backstage location within the store. Macy's Backstage was introduced by the Cincinnati-based retailer in 2015 as a discount outlet division of the chain. There are currently Macy's Backstage locations in 17 states, but the Dayton Mall location would be the first to open in Ohio. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/02/21/macys-to-add-outlet-store-at-dayton-mall.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 22, 20187 yr In other Dayton Mall news, I bought the Phasers on Stun store within it back in April and turned it into one of my Super Game Team stores. We specialize in retro video games, trading card games and comics at this location. CDM was always calling my stores comic book stores and now it's finally true! https://www.facebook.com/SuperGameTeamDayton/
February 22, 20187 yr They better be. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 22, 20187 yr Only this one. I don't know much about comics but the manager does. I use a book to look them up.
April 18, 20187 yr The death of retail continues: REPORT: Elder-Beerman going out of business; all stores to close in 10 to 12 weeks — As Bon-Ton Stores Inc. heads for liquidation, local officials are bracing for employment loss and empty tenant spaces at Elder-Beerman locations at area malls and shopping centers. Only two bids from liquidators were submitted at the bankruptcy auction Tuesday for Bon-Ton Stores Inc., the parent company of Elder-Beerman, according to Reuters. Elder-Beerman employs hundreds in the Dayton region, with stores at multiple shopping centers and a distribution center in Fairborn. Seeking Alpha, an investment analyst website, reported Bon-Ton CEO William Tracy sent a letter to employees late Tuesday that said the company will begin an orderly wind-down of operations following the liquidation process. https://www.whio.com/business/breaking-elder-beerman-likely-going-out-business-without-bid-from-buyer/FVmHrBWUUqjjebo25sGzJM/ It's sad to see one of the few remaining regional department store brands kicking the bucket. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
April 18, 20187 yr Meh, not surprised. I haven't been in an Elder-Beerman since the 90's. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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