Trae Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 It is like Barnes and Noble and Borders. Coffee shop in the middle of the store, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Do Books A Million sales dvd's and cd's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Do Books A Million sales dvd's and cd's?I don't think so. But the prices for those items are WAY too high in Barnes and Noble, Borders, etc. I am sure that there will be some sort of "entertainment" oriented store in HP that would sell electronics, games, music, movies, etc. It just seems to fit the mantra.On the other hand, I think that the "urban" concept of this Books-A-Million will be the first of its kind for that company. So maybe they'll include music and movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuajbp Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 They are now located at dunlavy and Westheimer across the street from Cafe Brasil right next door to American Apparel. It's the building where Mid Centtury Modern Furniture use to be.It's more Main at Dallas across the street from Macy's on Main.So DUO just moved or maybe it was a second location already opened before the Galleria location shut down? I work at the Galleria and saw the notice posted on DUO glass door stating that the locks had been changed and they had 10 working days to pay $80,000 in back rent or the merch would be seized. I find it hard to believe they'd just open up a new store if they got kicked out of the Galleria. Seems like there'd be some sort of legal repercussion going on... <shrug> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston1973 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 On the "Downtowner" map that block had the Scottish Rite Cathedral and some used car lots.Thank you Subdude. Looks like all 3 surface lots have been just about that for the last 67 years, many used car lots. I want to know what they did out from the corner filling station on Dallas and Caroline. Ill post my pics later. Im curious though as to how this Freds Hotel looked like on Main an Fannin in 1940. I need to dig through old pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Have any of you been to Urban Market in Dallas? They need an equivalent in downtown Houston. It's a real jewel to have two blocks from my (current) residence. Having to drive to Randall's (or worse, much further to a less overpriced store) is a pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 So DUO just moved or maybe it was a second location already opened before the Galleria location shut down? I work at the Galleria and saw the notice posted on DUO glass door stating that the locks had been changed and they had 10 working days to pay $80,000 in back rent or the merch would be seized. I find it hard to believe they'd just open up a new store if they got kicked out of the Galleria. Seems like there'd be some sort of legal repercussion going on... <shrug>Duo moved completely, according to one of their employees to "get more room", and so they could sell furniture. But I think its bull. Its stupid to open up so close to their sister store Wish, a couple blocks down, which sell some of the EXACT SAME clothes... :closedeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 On the other hand, I think that the "urban" concept of this Books-A-Million will be the first of its kind for that company. So maybe they'll include music and movies.I hate to disapoint you, but they have stores in urban locations such as upont Circle in DC, and they do not sell CDs. Joe Muggs does have good coffee though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I hate to disapoint you, but they have stores in urban locations such as upont Circle in DC, and they do not sell CDs. Joe Muggs does have good coffee though.It won't disappoint me that they don't sell CD's. They're way overpriced at bookstores to me. I saw 8-9 year old CDs at a Borders in Fairfax, VA for like $18.99! Insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbaker Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I hate to disapoint you, but they have stores in urban locations such as upont Circle in DC, and they do not sell CDs. Joe Muggs does have good coffee though.People still buy CD's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 People still buy CD's?It's been a long time since I bought one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Torrent!That is the way to go now. If I really like an artist, I'll but their album (most likely on iTunes or from FYE), to support them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 HP is a great project. I believe it will produce coolness in Downtown H-town.Go for the GOLD!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) They are now located at dunlavy and Westheimer across the street from Cafe Brasil right next door to American Apparel. It's the building where Mid Centtury Modern Furniture use to be.when did they open ?? Edited March 8, 2007 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 So DUO just moved or maybe it was a second location already opened before the Galleria location shut down? I work at the Galleria and saw the notice posted on DUO glass door stating that the locks had been changed and they had 10 working days to pay $80,000 in back rent or the merch would be seized. I find it hard to believe they'd just open up a new store if they got kicked out of the Galleria. Seems like there'd be some sort of legal repercussion going on... <shrug>[/quote ...when did you notice the lock-out ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuajbp Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 So DUO just moved or maybe it was a second location already opened before the Galleria location shut down? I work at the Galleria and saw the notice posted on DUO glass door stating that the locks had been changed and they had 10 working days to pay $80,000 in back rent or the merch would be seized. I find it hard to believe they'd just open up a new store if they got kicked out of the Galleria. Seems like there'd be some sort of legal repercussion going on... <shrug> [/quote ...when did you notice the lock-out ???? dont remember the exact date... late jan - early feb. I thought it was really awesome that the galleria just plastered their business on the inside of a glass door for the whole mall to see. lol How exactly do you miss 80,000 in rent?? Im sure they were sent noticed beforehand. anyway. this has gotten off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) when did they open ??about 3 weeks ago. Edited March 8, 2007 by WesternGulf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 about 3 weeks ago.you must be talking about another store, because they had the store on lower westheimer for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 you must be talking about another store, because they had the store on lower westheimer for years now.On the 1600 block of Westheimer. I'm pretty sure Mid Century Modern Furniture was there before. The exterior of the place is painted all black now with a Duo awning. West of American Apparel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 On the 1600 block of Westheimer. I'm pretty sure Mid Century Modern Furniture was there before. The exterior of the place is painted all black now with a Duo awning. West of American Apparel.oh so it sounds like they just decided to change the name then from wishes to duo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Back on topic--work on two of the three lots has gotten pretty intense pretty quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Back on topic--work on two of the three lots has gotten pretty intense pretty quickly!Great news! third block still untouched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Great news! third block still untouched?Yeah, last time I checked it was still intact. I would guess that its work will be a little more tricky with it being next to Main and everything. The first parts of construction on the new parking garage at Main and Walker required a lot of extra coordination with the trains, traffic, and construction equipment. This will be the same here I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Yeah, last time I checked it was still intact. I would guess that its work will be a little more tricky with it being next to Main and everything. The first parts of construction on the new parking garage at Main and Walker required a lot of extra coordination with the trains, traffic, and construction equipment. This will be the same here I suspect.not anymore, I drove by this evening and they had a big stack of fencing and posts ready to be installed. I figured tomorrow or this weekend is when it'll be blocked off. Oh, I can almost hear the screams from the people that are going to delicate flower about the parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) oh so it sounds like they just decided to change the name then from wishes to duo ?No, Wish & Duo are seperate stores, even though they're both owned by American Apparel, and majority of their clothes are the same... I don't understand why Duo Moved only a few blocks from Wish, eventually I think one or both will go out of business. Edited March 9, 2007 by Montrose1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I would like to see maybe a Sherlocks Pub, or something of that nature come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I would like to see maybe a Sherlocks Pub, or something of that nature come in. please no trailer trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 No, Wish & Duo are seperate stores, even though they're both owned by American Apparel, and majority of their clothes are the same... I don't understand why Duo Moved only a few blocks from Wish, eventually I think one or both will go out of business. Actually, back on Topic. Thanks for clarifying this. So from reading your response and some of the previous posts below these are all the same companies. Are these the guys that I am also reading about going into space at Sakowitz across from the Houston Pavilions then ? Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: Tuesday, September 28th, 2004 Member No.: 163 QUOTE(WesternGulf @ Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 @ 10:28am) They are now located at dunlavy and Westheimer across the street from Cafe Brasil right next door to American Apparel. It's the building where Mid Centtury Modern Furniture use to be. It's more Main at Dallas across the street from Macy's on Main. So DUO just moved or maybe it was a second location already opened before the Galleria location shut down? I work at the Galleria and saw the notice posted on DUO glass door stating that the locks had been changed and they had 10 working days to pay $80,000 in back rent or the merch would be seized. I find it hard to believe they'd just open up a new store if they got kicked out of the Galleria. Seems like there'd be some sort of legal repercussion going on... <shrug> McKee Street Bridge Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: Tuesday, September 28th, 2004 Member No.: 163 QUOTE(hokieone @ Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 @ 9:10am) i believe that your "urban crate and barrel" is already in the works based off of previous articles. i think that the company that owns the clothing boutique wish is supposed to open a lifestyle store in the sakowitz building - as to when that will happen, who knows, but i believe that is supposed to have more of your plates/ glasses/ furniture type retail. don't remember where the article was that had that, but i remember seeing that before. The heard that the company that owns WISH also owns American Apparel and used to own DUO at the Galleria. Is that company doing ok?? The store at the Galleria closed b/c of back rent in excess of $80,000 was not paid. The galleria changed the locks and seized all the merch inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelimon Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Actually, back on Topic. Thanks for clarifying this. So from reading your response and some of the previous posts below these are all the same companies. Are these the guys that I am also reading about going into space at Sakowitz across from the Houston Pavilions then ? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 After driving by the site again today (They restacked the fencing off the sidewalk), I noticed a few of the trees didn't have a protective covering of planks surrounding them, I already assumed a few of the trees were going to be lost, but does that mean that the others that are not protected are doomed as well? Gee, where will all those annoying birds live? I guess they have to live in a more dense environment as well. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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