A source close to Apple Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL) has told Business in Vancouver that the computer company is slated to take space on Robson Street halfway between Burrard and Thurlow streets.
The location would be slightly west of the future Forever 21 location, which is under construction and named Robson Galleria.
Businesses such as Tsunami Sushi and El K2artel moved out of that location nearly a year ago to make way for construction of the galleria.
Another source, who similarly did not want to be identified, said that J. Crew Group Inc. (NYSE:JCG) will soon replace the Tommy Hilfiger store across the street from the future Apple store.
Several tenants remain in talks to lease the 42,000-square-foot former HMV Canada location at the corner of Robson and Burrard.
“We’ve had a huge amount of interest in the site – everything from restaurants to car dealerships,” said Morguard Investments Ltd. retail asset manager Bob Nicholson. “There’s also some luxury brands in fashion, to name a few, of the discussions. I can’t divulge who they are yet.”
Morguard handles leasing on behalf of the HMV building’s owner, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
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