A Mall???

fatlazyless · 05-20-2005, 07:56 AM

Is a Lowe's big box home & garden center planned for that spot in Gilford, from my recollection of an old thread in this forum? A Lowe's is planned for the exit 26, Tenny Mt Hgwy, cow-chow, corn field, across Rt 25 from the stop lights. I'll tell you, there is a big difference between the Home Depot in Somerville, Mass. and the Home Depot in Tilton, NH in terms of busy-ness and dizzy-ness.

jkjoshuatree · 05-21-2005, 08:07 AM

My girlfriend works in commercial real estate. Her company owns the strip mall in Gilford so she's pretty familiar with the area. I'll find out about the Lowe's and about the site of the old Jackson Star and get back to this post.

We joke that her career revolves around putting up retail stores wherever she can find a place for them. And I make it abundantly clear to "stay as far away from the lake as possible." She knows how I (and everyone at Winnipesaukee.com) feel and knows there are certain areas she should just walk away from.

She has my mind, body, and soul, but she's not getting my (our) lake too.

Paugus Bay Resident · 05-21-2005, 08:08 PM

The current plan is for Hannaford, Lowe's and Staples with the addition of a national chain like Chili's (hasn't been named yet). Lowe's will be around 170,000 SF and will probably have to wait until the cinema's lease is up.

Last I knew, the site plan was approved by the planning board (haven't heard of any changes with the exception of naming Staples), and it looks like everything is proceeding.

Citizen

Citizen

Rinkerfam · 05-21-2005, 09:44 PM

For years I thought that it would be great to see a West Marine store in that location. After visiting Sports and Marine Parafunalia today (and not for the first time either), I am happy that no such thing will likely ever happen. SMP gets my vote for selection and price (at least on the items I'm interested in

).

Mee-n-Mac · 05-23-2005, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rinkerfam

For years I thought that it would be great to see a West Marine store in that location. After visiting Sports and Marine Parafunalia today (and not for the first time either), I am happy that no such thing will likely ever happen. SMP gets my vote for selection and price (at least on the items I'm interested in

).

For the most part I find their prices to be comparable or below the catalog prices of West Marine/BoatUS and no shipping or sales tax to boot

I picked up some docklines yesterday for $2 - $4 less than WM would have charged. I wonder if they still do a red dot sale ?

dpg · 05-23-2005, 10:58 AM

I doubt very much the area will see a Macy's any time soon. Their kind of middle/upper end clothes and things, just do not see the area supporting it. Believe me no offense intended, I like the area the way it is.

Paugus Bay Resident · 05-23-2005, 11:25 AM

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I doubt very much the area will see a Macy's any time soon. Their kind of middle/upper end clothes and things, just do not see the area supporting it.

Plus, there is a Peebles in the Belknap Mall which is similar (albiet on a smaller scale) to Macy's or Filene's.

codeman671 · 12-17-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rinkerfam

For years I thought that it would be great to see a West Marine store in that location. After visiting Sports and Marine Parafunalia today (and not for the first time either), I am happy that no such thing will likely ever happen. SMP gets my vote for selection and price (at least on the items I'm interested in

).

West Marine/Boat/US are actively looking at two spots in the lakes region, one to be a free-standing store and the other to be tied in with a marina. I have an inside scoop on this from a relative who is a long-time employee of the company. I am all for it!

Paugus Bay Resident · 12-17-2005, 09:55 AM

A Starbucks recently opened up in the Tilton Outlet Mall

Pepper · 12-17-2005, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Paugus Bay Resident

A Starbucks recently opened up in the Tilton Outlet Mall

I enjoyed a Pumpkin Latte there a few weeks ago while doing some holiday shopping with the family.

Went back two days later just to have another one!

MMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Samiam - I can relate to your wife's addiction!

I'm a coffee girl, though, and heaven help us if we run out of beans for the cuisinart coffee-maker!

Keep back 500 Feet until I've had my coffee in the morning.

gravy boat · 12-17-2005, 07:44 PM

A Home Depot in each Tilton and Concord; a new Lowe's about to open in Tilton. Forgive me for asking, but why open another Lowe's, as Phoenix asked, so close to another? While it may be more convenient for those in Meredith, Alton, Gilford and Laconia -- everyone else is probably closer to Tilton or Concord. Folks from the northern side of the lake can just as easily travel to Tilton as to Gilford.

But then again, my husband and I live in Gilford and buy all groceries at Market Basket in Tilton -- we refuse to shop at Shaw's or Hannaford in Gilford unless an emergency...the prices in off-season are high enough, but in the summer the prices are ridiculously high. The prices are MUCH less at MB year-round and quite worth the extra 10 miles each way.

Gravy

WakeUp · 12-18-2005, 07:09 AM

I think a 170,000 sq ft. Victoria's Secret is the way to go!

Lin · 12-18-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

West Marine/Boat/US are actively looking at two spots in the lakes region, one to be a free-standing store and the other to be tied in with a marina. I have an inside scoop on this from a relative who is a long-time employee of the company. I am all for it!

I wouldn't doubt that more large sports/marine/Outdoor stores start looking into the New England market. It was announced earlier this month that Bass Pro will be building their first New England store in Foxboro somewhere near the staduim.

BroadHopper · 12-19-2005, 09:01 AM

170,000 sq ft.??????

If all the women of Winnipesaukee were to wear Victoria Secret line of clothing. The whole lake will become a no wake zone. Everyone will be put putting along the shores taking in the eye candy. Maybe that will solve all our problems!!!!

We have to make sure the store carrys the Winnipesaukee line of clothing...........

05-20-2005, 07:56 AM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,746 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Lowe's ??? Is a Lowe's big box home & garden center planned for that spot in Gilford, from my recollection of an old thread in this forum? A Lowe's is planned for the exit 26, Tenny Mt Hgwy, cow-chow, corn field, across Rt 25 from the stop lights. I'll tell you, there is a big difference between the Home Depot in Somerville, Mass. and the Home Depot in Tilton, NH in terms of busy-ness and dizzy-ness.

05-21-2005, 08:07 AM	#2
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	I Can Probably Find Out... My girlfriend works in commercial real estate. Her company owns the strip mall in Gilford so she's pretty familiar with the area. I'll find out about the Lowe's and about the site of the old Jackson Star and get back to this post. We joke that her career revolves around putting up retail stores wherever she can find a place for them. And I make it abundantly clear to "stay as far away from the lake as possible." She knows how I (and everyone at Winnipesaukee.com) feel and knows there are certain areas she should just walk away from. She has my mind, body, and soul, but she's not getting my (our) lake too. __________________ Dream out loud.

05-21-2005, 08:08 PM	#3
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	The current plan is for Hannaford, Lowe's and Staples with the addition of a national chain like Chili's (hasn't been named yet). Lowe's will be around 170,000 SF and will probably have to wait until the cinema's lease is up. Last I knew, the site plan was approved by the planning board (haven't heard of any changes with the exception of naming Staples), and it looks like everything is proceeding. Citizen Citizen Last edited by Paugus Bay Resident; 05-21-2005 at 08:16 PM.

05-21-2005, 09:44 PM	#4
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	For years I thought that it would be great to see a West Marine store in that location. After visiting Sports and Marine Parafunalia today (and not for the first time either), I am happy that no such thing will likely ever happen. SMP gets my vote for selection and price (at least on the items I'm interested in ). __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

12-17-2005, 07:44 PM	#11
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 589 Thanks: 596 Thanked 200 Times in 100 Posts	I agree with Phoenix.... A Home Depot in each Tilton and Concord; a new Lowe's about to open in Tilton. Forgive me for asking, but why open another Lowe's, as Phoenix asked, so close to another? While it may be more convenient for those in Meredith, Alton, Gilford and Laconia -- everyone else is probably closer to Tilton or Concord. Folks from the northern side of the lake can just as easily travel to Tilton as to Gilford. But then again, my husband and I live in Gilford and buy all groceries at Market Basket in Tilton -- we refuse to shop at Shaw's or Hannaford in Gilford unless an emergency...the prices in off-season are high enough, but in the summer the prices are ridiculously high. The prices are MUCH less at MB year-round and quite worth the extra 10 miles each way. Gravy

05-23-2005, 10:58 AM	#6
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	I doubt very much the area will see a Macy's any time soon. Their kind of middle/upper end clothes and things, just do not see the area supporting it. Believe me no offense intended, I like the area the way it is.

12-17-2005, 09:55 AM	#9
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	A Starbucks recently opened up in the Tilton Outlet Mall

12-18-2005, 07:09 AM	#12
WakeUp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What we REALLY need.... I think a 170,000 sq ft. Victoria's Secret is the way to go!

12-19-2005, 09:01 AM	#14
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,572 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Victoria Secret! 170,000 sq ft.?????? If all the women of Winnipesaukee were to wear Victoria Secret line of clothing. The whole lake will become a no wake zone. Everyone will be put putting along the shores taking in the eye candy. Maybe that will solve all our problems!!!! We have to make sure the store carrys the Winnipesaukee line of clothing........... __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.