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Old 01-05-2012, 01:07 PM
 
Location: Atlanta
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It's not a "big deal"... just glad it isn't another Belk... and at least the space won't remain empty for long.
I'm with you on the Belk thing.

I think Von Maur IS a big deal. We are the jumping-off place for their expansion into the SE. They are considered the "Nordstrom of the Midwest" by some, and there are just so many Department store chains left out there. Out of all the regional chains that I'm aware of (Boscov's, Bon-Ton, etc.) I'll take Von Maur over all of them.
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Old 01-05-2012, 02:28 PM
 
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How many movies and TV shows are filmed in Charlotte each year? Pretty sure Atlanta is the southern mecca for film/TV production.
That's because of tax breaks provided by the state of GA. Louisiana does the same thing and Wilmington, NC used to be a prominent Southern center of film/TV production.
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Old 01-05-2012, 02:44 PM
 
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I think Von Maur IS a big deal. We are the jumping-off place for their expansion into the SE. They are considered the "Nordstrom of the Midwest" by some, and there are just so many Department store chains left out there. Out of all the regional chains that I'm aware of (Boscov's, Bon-Ton, etc.) I'll take Von Maur over all of them.
Yeah, and Davenport Iowa is the fashion center of the universe.
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Old 01-05-2012, 02:49 PM
 
Location: Marietta, GA
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That's because of tax breaks provided by the state of GA. Louisiana does the same thing and Wilmington, NC used to be a prominent Southern center of film/TV production.
Right, but those tax breaks bring economic impact to many towns in the state and have started a semi-boom in the movie industry here. The end result is that GA is one of the primary destination for A-list movie productions.
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Old 01-05-2012, 04:55 PM
 
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Right, but those tax breaks bring economic impact to many towns in the state and have started a semi-boom in the movie industry here. The end result is that GA is one of the primary destination for A-list movie productions.
I'm not disputing that. I'm just saying that it really has nothing to do with "Atlanta vs. Charlotte" specifically.

And I like the exposure that the industry gives us, but I'm not entirely sure if it's worth all the tax breaks.
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Old 01-05-2012, 05:08 PM
 
Location: Atlanta
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When Charlotte gets a PRADA store it will have officially arrived, lol. Atlanta just got it's store less than a month ago.
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Old 01-05-2012, 07:44 PM
 
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I'm with you on the Belk thing.

I think Von Maur IS a big deal. We are the jumping-off place for their expansion into the SE. They are considered the "Nordstrom of the Midwest" by some, and there are just so many Department store chains left out there. Out of all the regional chains that I'm aware of (Boscov's, Bon-Ton, etc.) I'll take Von Maur over all of them.
Hey John--

Besides Boscov's and Bon-Ton, what are some other regional department store chains you are aware of that could potentially move into Metro Atlanta?
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Old 01-05-2012, 08:00 PM
 
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Hey John--

Besides Boscov's and Bon-Ton, what are some other regional department store chains you are aware of that could potentially move into Metro Atlanta?

I looked.

Potentially entrants into the Metro Atlanta in the future:

Boscov's
The Bon-Ton (various)
Gus Mayer
Jacobson's


List of department stores of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 01-05-2012, 09:39 PM
 
Location: Atlanta
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With all this talk about shopping surprised no one mentioned Atlantic Station.....that is an amazing place and Charlotte has NOTHING like that at all....for what its worth I think Uptown Charlotte is better compared to that
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Old 01-06-2012, 03:23 AM
 
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I live in Charlotte but love Atlanta. Reading through this thread is like watching an older brother beat a younger brother in basketball while taunting him about being inadequate. Atlanta is 3x the size of Charlotte, why even compare? C'mon folks, 3x the size is de facto KING between the two places as far as nightlife, diversity and city amenities.

Regionally, we need each area to to thrive, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Richmond, etc. and the big ATL.

Many NE'ers have a warped perception of Atlanta/south. Not too long ago (30-40 years), yep, that's what Atlanta looked liked -> 2012 Charlotte (save the great local universities in Atlanta).

After living in DC for years and battling traffic, Charlotte was the answer for me. 30-40 years from now, Charlotte will probably be a traffic mess.
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