Really, the only malls I'd operate in are Chinook and Market. Then I might do a store in the new arena location but outside the arena. 17th is a nice idea but I don't think the foot traffic is enough and the parking situation is terrible. Plus I don't think the patrons of 17th are the sports apparel crowd. If you want foot traffic, maybe somewhere on Stephen like near the Lammles. That said, standalone apparel stores on Stephen haven't had a good time either. Sport Chek closed, Riley & McCormick closed, Lammle's is dead whenever I go in.
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