Window Shop live chat noon Tuesday: Do malls and local shops mix?
Tuesday February 12, 2013
11:44
The Oregonian: 
Hello and welcome to our Window Shop live chat on local retailers' place in Portland area malls. Laura Gunderson will join us at noon. Until then, please feel free to post questions and comments. Expect a short delay between the time you submit and the time you see your post in the chat.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 11:44 The Oregonian
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Tuesday February 12, 2013 11:56 
12:00
Laura Gunderson: 
Hello all! Thanks so much for joining us today.

Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:00 Laura Gunderson
12:00
[Comment From BevBev: ] 
Hello. I just want to comment that the malls appear to cater so much to the young crowd, there just isn't much to offer older women except the kitchen stores. AND I think we should concentrate on local shops. I think they're more expensive but I'd rather pay more to local then support the big names who probably get most everything made in China, etc. That's my 2 cents.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:00 Bev
12:00
[Comment From BevBev: ] 
Teens have more cash than we seniors?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:00 Bev
12:01
Laura Gunderson: 
Hi Bev,
Thanks for asking. Last year I did a story on how many malls were actually trying to include more apparel stores geared for teens, who actually spend a great deal of cash regularly at the mall.
http://www.oregonlive.com/window-shop/index.ssf/2012/02/malls_are_sold_on_more_savvy_c.html

Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:01 Laura Gunderson
12:01
Laura Gunderson: 
In a 2009 Scarborough Research survey of 1,687 teens nationwide, half said they spend at least two hours and $50 during their regular visits to the mall.

Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:01 Laura Gunderson
12:01
Laura Gunderson: 
Still, Bridgeport Village, for example, offers more adult-oriented services such as valet and more upscale restaurants. One of Washington Square’s newest stores is the Microsoft store.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:01 Laura Gunderson
12:01
Laura Gunderson: 
What would you rather see, Bev?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:01 Laura Gunderson
12:01
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
Hey what happened to As Seen on TV at Lloyd Center? That was like favorite store.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:01 MallRat
12:02
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
I think Malls are good for teens. It's safe and they can roam around and stuff.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:02 MallRat
12:02
Laura Gunderson: 
You know, MallRat, I hadn't noticed that it had closed. It's possible that it is a seasonal store...
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:02 Laura Gunderson
12:03
Laura Gunderson: 
It also could be that As Seen on TV switched to online only.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:03 Laura Gunderson
12:03
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Well, now that you called me on it, I don't shop much! ha But I would like to see more in the way of nice, casual type clothing for seniors...AND..how about maybe some strip malls that are all local?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:03 Guest
12:03
Laura Gunderson: 
Indeed, As Seen on TV has a massive web site and a number of retailers that were priced out of malls have switched to online only.
http://www.asseenontv.com/
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:03 Laura Gunderson
12:03
[Comment From ScottScott: ] 
Hi Laura. I am a private business owner considering taking over an existing retail spot in Washington Square Mall (foodservice oriented). How is WSM doing overall as compared to other local malls?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:03 Scott
12:04
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
Man, they had a good things going. It's a train wreck of a store. But always something strange and interesting.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:04 MallRat
12:04
Laura Gunderson: 
Washington Square is doing well. That's likely the reason Excalibur Cutlery & Gifts didn't have its lease extended
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:04 Laura Gunderson
12:04
Laura Gunderson: 
The mall was able to get a big-name, hip retailer, The Art of Shaving.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:04 Laura Gunderson
12:04
Laura Gunderson: 
What kind of retail venue do you operate? Are you aware of the leasing costs there?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:04 Laura Gunderson
12:05
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I don't think malls and local shops mix at all. I don't think they have to. When I got to a mall I kind of what that theme park experience. I want things to just be convenient and clean and sort of get in get out. It's like the shopping equivalent of trash tv. Local shops are what I like about neighborhood streets and small town. That's what I'm looking for something unique. When I'm in the mall, I'm just looking for something I already know about. It's a totally different marketing approach and I think mall managers probably know that. What do you think Laura?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:05 Guest
12:05
Laura Gunderson: 
You're not alone on the theme park feel, by any means.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:05 Laura Gunderson
12:05
Laura Gunderson: 
A Wharton School of Biz at University of Pennsylvania report found one of the biggest complaints among mall shoppers was a lack of anything new or exciting at the mall
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:05 Laura Gunderson
12:05
Laura Gunderson: 
In 1995, with the construction of the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., entertainment quickly became an industry buzzword as technological advances allowed shopping center developments to foster the same magical experiences that were once only seen in national amusement parks such as Disney World
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:05 Laura Gunderson
12:06
[Comment From ScottScott: ] 
I am not a big-name franchise, nor is the incumbent seeking to leave. What is your opinion of their view of independents?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:06 Scott
12:06
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Guest...I'm with you on that. Actually, I hate malls
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:06 Guest
12:06
Laura Gunderson: 
Well, you could ask Excalibur Cutlery owner John Jost and he would say they weren't too friendly. He felt he didn't get much notice that his lease would be extended and, therefore, didn't have time to find a replacement location.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:06 Laura Gunderson
12:07
Laura Gunderson: 
However, there are other local operators there and at other malls that say the regular traffic is worth the cost of the lease and owners that are based out of state.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:07 Laura Gunderson
12:07
Laura Gunderson: 
And, the high lease costs, which I"m told go up every year.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:07 Laura Gunderson
12:07
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
I must say that most malls don't seem to have local (or even regional) retailers anymore. Coming from ID/UT in the past, most have moved back to downtowns or nearby cheaper strip centers so they can set their own hours/etc.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:07 Ben
12:08
The Oregonian: 
Yeah, I guess I'm not for malls or for small indie shopping districts. I like that Portland has lots of small indie shopping areas and just a few malls. I think when you get places where it's just malls, or just local shops, you get into trouble.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:08 The Oregonian
12:08
Laura Gunderson: 
J.C. Penney went through a major transition and closed many of its underperforming stores. The retailers will never tell you why they close a store, but that's usually the biggest reason.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:08 Laura Gunderson
12:08
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
I do wish some malls had better anchors though, why did jcpenney ever leave Lloyd Center in the first place?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:08 Ben
12:08
Laura Gunderson: 
It can be good, in that turnover of those large space leave room for new retailers.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:08 Laura Gunderson
12:09
Laura Gunderson: 
Kohl's, for instance, went into the empty spots left when many Mervyns closed.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:09 Laura Gunderson
12:09
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Not to interject too much negative here BUT...I think it's sad that the great American pasttime is shopping...
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:09 Guest
12:09
Laura Gunderson: 
Well, I think that shopping isn't necessarily what it used to be, Guest, which is why retailers and malls are having to work so hard to attract folks to their stores.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:09 Laura Gunderson
12:09
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
how is Lloyd Center doing? Is it healthy.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:09 MallRat
12:10
Laura Gunderson: 
Lloyd Center is actually one of the malls with the most local offerings. They also were among the Portland area malls to sign on H&M, which was a coup for them.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:10 Laura Gunderson
12:10
[Comment From ScottScott: ] 
Do you know the turnover rate @ WSM?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:10 Scott
12:11
Laura Gunderson: 
Scott, I actually don't have that level of detail, sorry to say. But I do believe there is a rather regular turnaround as larger retailers go through transitions. I know that with the closure of Borders, for instance, allowed malls to cut up that big space into smaller spaces, which in some cases, are more sought after.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:11 Laura Gunderson
12:11
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
It was up for sale but then no one bit so the current owners have it. (re: Lloyd Center)
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:11 Ben
12:12
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
How about Pioneer Square? Are they having problems. I almost never go there. There's the Apple store and then, that's it. Oh, I go to H&M
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:12 MallRat
12:12
Laura Gunderson: 
I'd say Pioneer Square is in a better situation now than it's been in over the past few years.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:12 Laura Gunderson
12:12
Laura Gunderson: 
The Apple store is huge, as is the Microsoft location across the street and the mall has been working on a redevelopment of its food court.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:12 Laura Gunderson
12:13
Laura Gunderson: 
It also has the movie theater, which can help drive traffic.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:13 Laura Gunderson
12:13
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
@MR, you wanna talk a dead mall? Go see Mall 205 or Cedar Hills Crossing. Their interiors have issues. I'm surprised owners aren't tearing down like Jantzen.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:13 Ben
12:14
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
If I am going to shop, I will go downtown..love it downtown
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:14 Guest
12:14
Laura Gunderson: 
Also, back on Pioneer Place, it has Punch Bowl Social, a bar, restaurant venue with a bowling alley.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:14 Laura Gunderson
12:15
Laura Gunderson: 
It's true on Cedar Hills Crossing. I've talked to retailers who have looked there and they say that the traffic is great on the outside -- those big anchors that face the parking lots. But, shoppers go into those stores' doors, and don't move on into the mall. That can be a problem for the little guys.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:15 Laura Gunderson
12:15
Laura Gunderson: 
Yes, I'd say that Kitchen Kaboodle has had it's difficulties. But that was chainwide. If you recall, it switched to a modified schedule -- I think just three or four days a week.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:15 Laura Gunderson
12:15
[Comment From Pei SanPei San: ] 
Two interesting examples that come to my re: local shops in malls are Kitchen Kaboodle and Made in Oregon store. Laura, why do you think they've been able to stay in mainstream malls?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:15 Pei San
12:15
Laura Gunderson: 
Pei San, KK also lowered its prices and slowly, has come out of that hole.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:15 Laura Gunderson
12:16
Laura Gunderson: 
Part of what works for Kitchen Kaboodle, I'm guessing, is that it has a loyal following and enough stores that aren't in malls to support the high rent of the one that is.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:16 Laura Gunderson
12:16
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Is retail moving in any particular direction in terms of are independent stores making a comeback, or are all brick and motar stores getting killed off my the internet?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:16 Guest
12:16
Laura Gunderson: 
Many small retailers say they had very strong holiday seasons.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:16 Laura Gunderson
12:17
Laura Gunderson: 
I think in Portland, in particular, there's a lot of 'local shopping' sentiment, which matters a great deal.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:17 Laura Gunderson
12:17
Laura Gunderson: 
There were also a number of neighborhood events and festivals aimed at attracting shoppers to business districts. Those were sponsored by public agencies or business groups, such as Venture Portland.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:17 Laura Gunderson
12:17
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
You know what? I think I'm too old for this town..lol Reading what everyone is talking about, I am totally out of the loop
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:17 Guest
12:17
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
@LG, I'm excited for that to open, hopefully it won't be "too" luxurious. Some of those new bowling places are over the top.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:17 Ben
12:18
[Comment From Pei SanPei San: ] 
It was interesting that KK closed its store downtown but stayed at Clackamas.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:18 Pei San
12:19
Laura Gunderson: 
Pei San, yeah that location was a little dark and I don't think retailers in that area always appreciated the bus mall. But that was leading up to Kitchen Kaboodle's large restructuring, so from what I recall, it was cutting out any store that wasn't hugely profitable.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:19 Laura Gunderson
12:19
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I remember this last Christmas holiday, there was a lot of publicity to shop local..not big box, etc.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:19 Guest
12:19
Laura Gunderson: 
Guest, yes, that push to shop local over the holidays has been big over the past two holiday seasons.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:19 Laura Gunderson
12:20
Laura Gunderson: 
American Express launched a big "Shop Small" event and a local boutique, Betsy & Iya, organized the growing "Little Boxes" event on the Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:20 Laura Gunderson
12:20
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
How about Mall 205? How is that doing? I don't think I've ever been there.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:20 MallRat
12:20
Laura Gunderson: 
MallRat, what... you don't miss the water slides over at Eastport Plaza? :)
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:20 Laura Gunderson
12:21
Laura Gunderson: 
Yeah, Mall205 has gone the route of what's called Power Malls.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:21 Laura Gunderson
12:21
Laura Gunderson: 
Those became pretty big in the 1990s
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:21 Laura Gunderson
12:21
Laura Gunderson: 
Those are centers with between 250,000 and 600,000 square feet, with approximately 75 percent to 90 percent of its space occupied by large anchor retailers
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:21 Laura Gunderson
12:21
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
Oh, I never did the water slide. But do you remember the Organ Grinder? I miss that place.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:21 MallRat
12:22
Laura Gunderson: 
Clackamas Promenade, across from Clackamas Town Center, is another good example. That center has a Kohl’s, Nordstrom Rack, Party City, etc. Power centers are often located near regional and superregional malls
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:22 Laura Gunderson
12:22
Laura Gunderson: 
Loved the Organ Grinder and that great monkey
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:22 Laura Gunderson
12:22
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
As a kid my family used to shop at Eastport Plaza ...is that even around yet?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:22 Guest
12:23
Laura Gunderson: 
Eastport Plaza does still exist. It, too, is more of what they call a 'Power Center." They, I mean, retail experts...
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:23 Laura Gunderson
12:23
Laura Gunderson: 
So Eastport has a Ross, Walmart, etc. Big box stores all facing one big parking lot.
http://www.eastportplaza.com/
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:23 Laura Gunderson
12:23
[Comment From Pei SanPei San: ] 
Portland stores have such a strong local flavor and culture that I think it would be too hard to assimilate into the mainstream corporate mall structure. I don't see a format that would blend the two successfully.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:23 Pei San
12:24
Laura Gunderson: 
Bridgeport Village, which has had some trouble holding on to local stores, does have a few great boutique style offerings.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:24 Laura Gunderson
12:25
Laura Gunderson: 
I think it works there, and at The Streets at Tanasbourne, where there are a few local shops, because it's an outdoor mall with a series of similar buildings facing onto one mall "road". So, it's more a collection of shops, than a typical mall.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:25 Laura Gunderson
12:25
Laura Gunderson: 
MallRat, yeah the Jantzen Beach plan has aimed to get more stores in and more restaurants.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:25 Laura Gunderson
12:25
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
Jantzen Beach is like that. Are they going to rebuild the enclosed mall, or are they just going to go big box all the way?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:25 MallRat
12:25
Laura Gunderson: 
It's going from that inward-facing mall orientation, to one that shoppers can access stores from the outside. That's good for consumers on the convenience side. Also, JB was soooo dark before...
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:25 Laura Gunderson
12:26
The Oregonian: 
The Streets of Tanasbourne has seen quite a bit of turnover of late, losing the Abercrombie and a few others. Where will H&M go?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:26 The Oregonian
12:26
Laura Gunderson: 
Likely in one of those empty spots
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:26 Laura Gunderson
12:26
Laura Gunderson: 
Again, in some cases, that turnover is more of a reflection of a retailer that can't handle any underperforming store and so they winnow down.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:26 Laura Gunderson
12:27
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Is there something, in your view that cities and towns should be doing to encourage local shops and neighborhood shopping. In my mind, that is where the local shops should be. On streets like Hawthorne and NW 23rd in Portland.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:27 Guest
12:27
Laura Gunderson: 
I'd say that the answer many retailers would bring up is parking. When shoppers consider going to NW 23rd or Hawthorne, or downtown Portland for that matter, many change their minds and go to malls because of the issue of parking.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:27 Laura Gunderson
12:28
Laura Gunderson: 
Downtown Pdx at least has parking garages. You don't find those along NW 23rd/21st or Hawthorne, for better or for worse, yet for retailers, it's tough when shoppers can't find parking or must pay and arm and a leg for it.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:28 Laura Gunderson
12:28
The Oregonian: 
Laura, how have malls' target demographics changed in the past few years? The Art of Shaving, with an appeal to young men, seems to contradict what you might think of as the typical mall shopper. Or is that the new target audience?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:28 The Oregonian
12:29
Laura Gunderson: 
Many people wonder if there's an issue with changing demographics. But, the research isn't hugely conclusive on that. Women make up that vast majority of mall shoppers. Always have.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:29 Laura Gunderson
12:29
Laura Gunderson: 
That's often women with children, which is why you've seen every mall add play areas for kids with a coffee kiosk nearby.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:29 Laura Gunderson
12:29
The Oregonian: 
Folks, we have about 10 minutes left with Laura. What else do you want to ask or say about the local retail scene in Portland area malls?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:29 The Oregonian
12:29
Laura Gunderson: 
Teens, tho, as I told Bev earlier, have been increasingly big spenders at mall. So, to some extent, malls have added teen-geared stores.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:29 Laura Gunderson
12:30
Laura Gunderson: 
But I'd say women between the ages of 25-60 remain the core demographic that malls are aiming to woo.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:30 Laura Gunderson
12:30
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
That's true. I never understood why the neighbors along NW 23rd fight parking garages like they are the plague. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:30 Guest
12:30
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Do you know of places that are just completely redeveloping malls for other uses. Just like a part of the country where there were just too many malls built and now they are just turning them into airports or something other than shopping?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:30 Guest
12:31
Laura Gunderson: 
It's true there haven't been a lot regional malls built recently. The bigger move has been toward lifestyle centers, say like Bridgeport Village
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:31 Laura Gunderson
12:31
Laura Gunderson: 
Strip malls are being made over, increasingly, to be more appealing.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:31 Laura Gunderson
12:31
Laura Gunderson: 
Yet I haven't heard of anything locally that will take a former mall and turn it into something vastly different than a collection of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:31 Laura Gunderson
12:31
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
Any chance the transit mall would promote more like a mall? There really is a lot on it - but then the city planned for retail on Yamhill/Morrison/Broadway as higher value venues downtown.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:31 Ben
12:32
Laura Gunderson: 
Well, I haven't heard anything about that. Most retail movement I've seen is either in the West End or down by Pioneer Place
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:32 Laura Gunderson
12:33
Laura Gunderson: 
As you know, Sam Adams had worked hard to push for a bigger Apple presence at Pioneer Place, as well as Target in the Galleria.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:33 Laura Gunderson
12:33
Laura Gunderson: 
I 'spose that might be one example of remaking a mall into something else. The Galleria used to be a mall with multiple stores and now will just have the two...
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:33 Laura Gunderson
12:33
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
That's a good question Ben. What is up with the transit mall. They opened the street back up. It should be a prime location, they just can't get it to work, or is the city just not willing to do the deed and clear the street people out and make it more shopper friendly?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:33 MallRat
12:34
Laura Gunderson: 
Well, I wouldn't say it's been a cake walk for city planners to get retailers into downtown.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:34 Laura Gunderson
12:34
Laura Gunderson: 
I think there was more interest in filling the empty spaces we've got, as opposed to opening new locations...
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:34 Laura Gunderson
12:34
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
Thankfully we weren't "over retailed" like a lot of the USA. @Guest, there are blogs out there about these places and changes- I forget the one's name right now, but there's Dead Malls.com etc.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:34 Ben
12:34
Laura Gunderson: 
Yeah, the DeadMalls site is very interesting.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:34 Laura Gunderson
12:35
Laura Gunderson: 
I was in Palm Springs, Calif.,. recently and there was this massive Power Center, which used to have a hardware store, department store and housewares store. Huge parking lots. All empty. Was rather creepty.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:35 Laura Gunderson
12:35
[Comment From MallRatMallRat: ] 
Why is it a problem in Portland to get retail and not in Seattle? Seattle seems to have a healthy retail area. But then it's mostly just along one or two streets.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:35 MallRat
12:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thanks for the link Ben.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:35 Guest
12:35
Laura Gunderson: 
I found this interesting. California has the most shopping
centers –14,096. Wyoming has the least – 62; Oregon is midway through the list in terms of "leasable square footage."
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:35 Laura Gunderson
12:36
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
http://www.labelscar.com/ > lots of discussions of new uses for former mall spaces. That was the one I was thinking of.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:36 Ben
12:36
Laura Gunderson: 
I'd say that for awhile, Seattle has been considered a bigger, more retail friendly area. Usually, when we get a major retailer, say H&M, Crate & Barrel, etc., it's only after they've tried a spot out in Seattle and had success.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:36 Laura Gunderson
12:37
Laura Gunderson: 
Interestingly, tho, our Crate & Barrel at Bridgeport Village in TIgard/Tualatin, had the highest sales day at the time for an opening. Beating out even the chain's Seattle store.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:37 Laura Gunderson
12:37
The Oregonian: 
How are things at Beaverton's Progress Ridge? Local shops doing well there?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:37 The Oregonian
12:38
Laura Gunderson: 
I think it may be too soon to tell, however, Cinetopia has been a big draw at other malls. Westfield Vancouver considers its new, quite flashy, Cinetopia to be its big anchor
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:38 Laura Gunderson
12:38
Laura Gunderson: 
And, New Seasons, too, is a retailer that tends to bring a big following.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:38 Laura Gunderson
12:38
The Oregonian: 
And with that, let's wrap things up. Any last thoughts Laura?
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:38 The Oregonian
12:40
Laura Gunderson: 
Thanks so much everyone for taking the time to chat. I'll post a survey on my blog, www.oregonlive.com/window-shop later today and would love your thoughts on how often you go to the mall and what stores you'd rather see there, big players that are unique and different, or more locals -- or Bev, as you said, more geared for adults rather than teens :)
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:40 Laura Gunderson
12:40
The Oregonian: 
Thanks all for joining today's chat. We'll be back at noon tomorrow with The Oregonian's editorial board at www.oregonlive.com/thestump
Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:40 The Oregonian
12:40
 

 
 
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