Comments on: A look at Edmonton’s new Future Shop

By: Edmonton in 2008 at MasterMaq’s Blog

Edmonton in 2008 at MasterMaq’s Blog — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:49:03 +0000

[...] Edmonton is home to the future of Future Shop, and very close behind that, A look at Edmonton’s new Future Shop [...]

By: Technology news - Techvibes Blog

Technology news - Techvibes Blog — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:45:17 +0000

[...] 12/03: A look at Edmonton’s new Future Shop [...]

By: Edmonton Tech in 2008 at MasterMaq’s Blog

Edmonton Tech in 2008 at MasterMaq’s Blog — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:42:08 +0000

[...] 12/03: A look at Edmonton’s new Future Shop [...]

By: John

John — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:39:25 +0000

Just wanted to comment on how well your staff handled a shoplifter incident in Kingston, Ontario evening of December 12, 2008. I have worked in Loss Prevention for 23 yrs and noticed how well two male staff dealt with a violent shoplifter high on drugs. The thief managed to get away, but the staff were very professional and knew when to safely back off. Too often untrained retailers get hurt in such an incident, however even though the thief got away with app 8 Wii games, it was handled very well in my view.
I noticed the thief had a spotter whom also looked cracked out, who knows how it could have went.I think the thieves will most likely stay away from that store as they ran off like dogs with tails between their legs.
This incident might be well aknowledged by all of your staff if used as an example I’m sure.
With the condition of our economy, I would expect to see more of these types of incidents and mention that Loss Prevention is safely described as PREVENTING Losses.

Yours Truly
John

By: Anonymoose

Anonymoose — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:13:24 +0000

Hi Mack,
Not to beat a moot point to death, but as the electrical engineer on the design team for the majority of the project, I’m pretty sure my information is correct. Unless something changed in the last four weeks of construction, there aren’t enough points to look at LEED silver.

On the other hand, it was nice to see some pictures – I hadn’t seen any until your posting.

By: Only Here for the Food » Blog Archive » Food Notes

Only Here for the Food » Blog Archive » Food Notes — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:28:55 +0000

[...] a fast dinner option in South Common before checking out the new Future Shop, Mack and I headed to Ikea, past all of the tempting housewares and seasonal items and up to the [...]

By: Mack D. Male

Mack D. Male — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:41:37 +0000

Hello Anonymoose – we were told LEED Silver by the officials onsite.

By: Anonymoose

Anonymoose — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:26:22 +0000

Actually, the goal is LEED certification; not LEED Silver. Also, the gaming trees have 3-15A circuits inside them.

By: Edmonton Notes for 12/6/2008 at MasterMaq’s Blog

Edmonton Notes for 12/6/2008 at MasterMaq’s Blog — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:13:20 +0000

[...] are a couple things I already wrote about: Edmonton’s new Future Shop, and more funding for the Winter Lights [...]

By: tao

tao — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:05:01 +0000

Bigger shop, however, not cheaper price

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:58:45 +0000

Wow. That Future Shop seems like a special trip I’ll make later this season… just to see it and say I was there. But Guitars? That’s just really awesome. ^_^

By: Darren

Darren — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:42:05 +0000

Strong work–thanks for the great writeup.

By: Ben Babcock

Ben Babcock — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:02:59 +0000

Jealous! Our Future Shop is on the same lot as a Wal-Mart, Chapters, Winners, Staples, etc. It’s rather small, although I tend to buy from it still rather than local options (I’ve found they’re better with warranties).

Although I’m not much of a consumer, if I’m liable to buy anything, it’s books or tech stuff. A 53,000 sq. ft. store would probably be a health hazard to me, if not a hazard to my bank account!

The Connect Pro circle reminds me of the Nerd Herd circle in the Buy More in NBC’s Chuck.

By: Richard Bunky Bell

Richard Bunky Bell — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:22:08 +0000

Mac,
A very excellent report on the new Future Shop.
I really enjoyed the vids and photos as well.
Thanks
Bunks