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View Poll Results: Which state would you consider the shopping state?
California 19 21.11%
Texas 16 17.78%
New York 27 30.00%
Florida 2 2.22%
Illinois 1 1.11%
Pennsylvania 4 4.44%
Ohio 0 0%
Michigan 1 1.11%
Georgia 2 2.22%
North Carolina 1 1.11%
New Jersey 12 13.33%
Virginia 0 0%
Washington 1 1.11%
Arizona 1 1.11%
Massachusetts 1 1.11%
Indiana 0 0%
Tennessee 0 0%
Missouri 0 0%
Maryland 1 1.11%
Wisconsin 1 1.11%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 01-26-2009, 11:02 PM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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Again. I will say South Florida. But Orlando does not "dominate" Houston or Dallas. Now whatever South Florida has, Houston and Dallas could eventually get in the very near future because those are two thriving markets that are just waiting to be tapped.
I'm still wondering why the hell hasn't Texas or Florida got a H&M. Do these people not understand how much money they are missing out on!?!?lol
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:15 PM
 
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Again. I will say South Florida. But Orlando does not "dominate" Houston or Dallas. Now whatever South Florida has, Houston and Dallas could eventually get in the very near future because those are two thriving markets that are just waiting to be tapped.

I was saying Orlando Tampa naples since these citys are central Fl i was comparing them too SA AND AUSTIn and South florida from West Palm beach to Miami to Houston and Dallas Since these 2 states have the most major citys in the south. SO Florida Dominates Texas in Upscale retail
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:18 PM
 
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I'm still wondering why the hell hasn't Texas or Florida got a H&M. Do these people not understand how much money they are missing out on!?!?lol
I know right I think Houston and Dallas should have one Atlanta has 4 and plans to open another in Lenox And orlando is Getting a H&M and 2nd Zara

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Old 01-26-2009, 11:34 PM
 
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Actually, there is a Saks in Austin. It's at the arboretum. As far as Neiman, he's talking about the original Neiman's and the last call Neiman's.

forgot about that one being downtown.
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:42 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX.
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Those are department stores and tampa is only 1 hour 30 minutes away there is neimans there and Orlando and dont forget Naples When it comes to high end Boutiques central florida has more. Theres no bloomingdales cartier st john Dior Max Mara David Yurman no jimmy choo chanel etc in those 2 citys . Im talking about Highend boutiques the whole central florida areas has more upscale retail and there isnt 2 neimans in Austin there is No Saks in Austin Go to saks and Niemans website you will see thats not true. And I think you need to look again at the selection of stores Between the 2, Orlando outlet has more highend stores than San Marco
Well, we will just have to agree to disagree... no offense. As for the 2 Neiman's I was refering to the San Antonio - Austin area, not Austin, and the Saks are at North Star San Antonio, San Marcos, and Great Hills Trail Austin. The Neiman's are at the Dominion, The Shops at La Canterra, and San Marcos.
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:52 PM
 
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Well, we will just have to agree to disagree... no offense. As for the 2 Neiman's I was refering to the San Antonio - Austin area, not Austin, and the Saks are at North Star San Antonio, San Marcos, and Great Hills Trail Austin. The Neiman's are at the Dominion, The Shops at La Canterra, and San Marcos.

I think Austin and San Antonio has great shopping but in reality Central Fl Tampa and Orlando Naples has more highend selections. and if you wanna add SA and Austin Together then you have to add Tampa and Orlando together
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:58 PM
 
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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California.
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Old 01-27-2009, 12:20 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX.
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I think Austin and San Antonio has great shopping but in reality Central Fl Tampa and Orlando Naples has more highend selections. and if you wanna add SA and Austin Together then you have to add Tampa and Orlando together
Yea, I only stuck San Antonio - Austin toghter because I thought that was what was being compared to the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Orlando. I actually am from the Houston area myself, and live here in San Antonio now. I really like the shopping in this area, but in comparison to the Houston area there really is no comparison. The biggest thing this area has going for it here is the San Marcos Outlets. I've actually seen on multiple polls where they are included in the top 5 spots for shopping in not only the US, but the world. I don't know if I agree with that, but they are very impressive.

I actually used to live in Jacksonville, FL. and I remember for a metro roughly the same size as Austin the shopping was horrible there. Do you know if they ever came about building anything good there? I remember when I left in 04' they were building some sort of shopping on the JTB, but I never found out if it was any good.

One thing I think is a huge difference in shopping in Florida and Texas is the fact that in Texas there are many more stores the likes of Bass Pro, Cabella's, Sheppler's, etc... Alot of western wear, and down here although I don't wear it often there are alot of high rollers who pay thousands for hats, boots, buckles, belts, etc... On the other hand I don't see to many "beach" shops the likes of what Florida has here. I actually had to drive 2 hours just to find a good selection of Reef sandals here.

Btw...I do alot of my shopping at stores like Dick's, Academy, Sports Authority, etc... and I remember in Jacksonville there being one Sports Authority, and it was pittiful. Have they started building more stores the likes of those there?
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Old 01-27-2009, 01:12 AM
 
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Yea, I only stuck San Antonio - Austin toghter because I thought that was what was being compared to the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Orlando. I actually am from the Houston area myself, and live here in San Antonio now. I really like the shopping in this area, but in comparison to the Houston area there really is no comparison. The biggest thing this area has going for it here is the San Marcos Outlets. I've actually seen on multiple polls where they are included in the top 5 spots for shopping in not only the US, but the world. I don't know if I agree with that, but they are very impressive.

I actually used to live in Jacksonville, FL. and I remember for a metro roughly the same size as Austin the shopping was horrible there. Do you know if they ever came about building anything good there? I remember when I left in 04' they were building some sort of shopping on the JTB, but I never found out if it was any good.

One thing I think is a huge difference in shopping in Florida and Texas is the fact that in Texas there are many more stores the likes of Bass Pro, Cabella's, Sheppler's, etc... Alot of western wear, and down here although I don't wear it often there are alot of high rollers who pay thousands for hats, boots, buckles, belts, etc... On the other hand I don't see to many "beach" shops the likes of what Florida has here. I actually had to drive 2 hours just to find a good selection of Reef sandals here.

Btw...I do alot of my shopping at stores like Dick's, Academy, Sports Authority, etc... and I remember in Jacksonville there being one Sports Authority, and it was pittiful. Have they started building more stores the likes of those there?

well yeah they have some upscale shopping now True religion, LV, Cole haan betsey Johnson juicy etc you should look at the website here is a link Simon.com - Mall Directory and they still have phase 3 to go
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Old 01-27-2009, 09:26 AM
 
Location: Washington D.C. By way of Texas
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I was saying Orlando Tampa naples since these citys are central Fl i was comparing them too SA AND AUSTIn and South florida from West Palm beach to Miami to Houston and Dallas Since these 2 states have the most major citys in the south. SO Florida Dominates Texas in Upscale retail
Well in that sense, I got you. I don't consider Naples Central Florida though. But that's just me.
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