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An off-schedule podcast touring the Oakridge Shopping Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, in September 2020 prior to its shutdown for an incredible redevelopment. Craig and Lee discuss what’s happening at Oakridge in a tour showcasing what’s open and what has closed recently in preparation for the construction.Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Shopping Centre Related Details: Oakridge Shopping Centre (property’s website) history:Oakridge Centre Retailers to Close Until 2024 Amid Vancouver Mall Redevelopment [Exclusive] (2020)Retail Insider Podcast Episode 214: Oakridge Centre Stores Shutting Until 2024 for Incredible Redevelopment [Exclusive] (August 2020)Oakridge Centre Retail Transformation to Anchor Vancouver’s ‘City of the Future’ [Exclusive Interview] (2018)Oakridge Centre Expansion Scaled Back (2016)Oakridge Centre expansion approved by Vancouver City Council (2014)VANCOUVER'S OAKRIDGE WANTS BLOOMINGDALE'S, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OR NORDSTROM AS ITS 3RD ANCHOR (2013)Vancouver's Oakridge Centre to Get Complete Overhaul + New Anchor Store (2012)Vancouver's Oakridge Shopping Centre: Three New-Build Anchors (2012)Retailers mentioned as open during the commentary/tour and related Retail Insider articles:Crate&Barrel: Crate and Barrel Launches ‘Crate and Kids’ Concept in CanadaApple: Apple Opens Massive Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Photos]Aritzia/Wilfred: Aritzia to Launch New Brand Store ConceptSwarovski: Swarovski Sees Opportunity for Further Expansion in Canada in 2018Oak + Fort: Canadian Retailer ‘Oak+Fort’ Expands Product Line as it Grows Network of StoresMax Mara: Italian Luxury Brand ‘Max Mara’ to Relocate Downtown Vancouver StoreHugo Boss: Hugo Boss Expands Canadian Presence with Ecommerce Site LaunchMarc Cain: Marc Cain Announces Canadian Expansion After Initial SuccessL’Occitane: L’Occitane en Provence Unveils First-of-its-Kind Digital Experience Flagship [Photos]Retailers mentioned as closed during the commentary/tour and related Retail Insider articles:White Spot: Vancouver-Based ‘White Spot Triple O’s’ Expanding Eastward in CanadaGEOX: Italian Footwear Brand GEOX Launching 7 Canadian 'Concept Stores'Mackage: Mackage to Open Downtown Montreal FlagshipBoys’Co: Boys’Co to Relocate Flagship from Downtown Vancouver to CoquitlamColton’s Couture: Luxury Retailer 'Coltons Couture' Plans More Locations after Tremendous SuccessMichael Kors: Michael Kors Opens Massive 3-Level Flagship in Downtown Montreal [Photos]ECCO Shoes: ECCO Shoes Continues Canadian Expansion with 7 Stores in 2018Tommy Bahama: Tommy Bahama Ramps Up Canadian Expansion PlansSugarfina: Sugarfina Secures 1st Standalone Ontario Store LocationsMurale (Shoppers Drug Mart): BRIEF: Murale Shutters Most StoresLa Maison Valmont: La Maison Valmont Opens 4th Global Location — in Vancouver [Photos]Swimco: National Swimwear Retailer ‘Swimco’ Files for Creditor Protection: CEO InterviewHarry Rosen:Harry Rosen Completes Oakridge Centre Store Renovation [Photos] (2017) andCEO Larry Rosen Discusses the Future of Harry Rosen Retail Chain [Interview] (2020)Papyrus: Papyrus will shutter all 18 of its Canadian storesJudith & Charles: Judith & Charles Embraces Street-Front Retail with 2 Spring 2018 Openings Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn Instagram TwitterFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn Facebook Twitter InstagramListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherGoogle PlayShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/