Two words. Hooters Megastore.

Or how 'bout "ShowWorld South"?

I have an idea - how about Paragon relocates to one of the two empty spaces?

They could really benefit from the open layout. I would guess the square footage in one of the two spaces is probably in line with their current footprint.

Beats Target.

Back to the Colony or J&R

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What? People don't buy CDs anymore?

It's sad as the Union Square Virgin Megastore is one of the 'hang out' places in Union Square (along with B&N, Whole Foods, etc).

A Target would be nice, but something completely new would be exciting.

I don't hang out in Union Square because of those goddamn stores.

Oh my heavens how will the city survive without these monstrosities? Tear the fucking shit down. Plant a few trees. Have union members plant the trees. Make them ride bikes in the bike lane as they ferry themselves to work. Make sure they dress up as clowns to patrol blocked bike lanes. Have them drink Starbucks in the morning and Dunkin Donuts at lunchtime. Make their uniforms out of hemp. Have a mom and a pop stop by and bring them sandwiches.

The older Tower location was leased by Steve & Barry's and they started doing work on the space, that is until they too fell under the bankruptcy axe.

Oh well.

Not to mention the old Wiz space on Broadway is still empty. That's been empty for at least five years.

The only difference between Walmart and Target is that Walmart has four times as many stores in the US so they make a larger target (no pun in intended) for activists. If you think Target's wages and healthcare options for employees are radically different then you either have your head in the sand or have been smoking something.

Ignoring labor issues, Target is simply a better store. Its aisles are generally clean, stores are well organized and laid out. Its clothing and food options bestow some dignity. Wal-Mart, on the other hand, is a hellscape where people sell their souls to save a few more cents. I've tried Target and I've tried Wal-Mart. After shopping at Target I don't feel the need to take a shower -- not because of union rights or anything, but because Targets are simply kept cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing. They found a brand as the bargain big-box for people who are willing to pay a little more to not feel like dirt but want the convenience of a superstore. I think it would fit in pretty well in Union Square. And with this pseudo-hip branding of "we know we're a big-box, but we're trying," it would at least fit in better than the K-Mart in Astor Place, which always seems to be in need of some dusting and, for Jeebus sake, signs on the aisles.

While I agree in principle, there are a few differences. AFAIK, Target has not had to settle several million dollar lawsuits about working conditions. Also, they support same-sex benefits, even when not required to by law. But they are also anti-union like Walmart.

There was something on another post that this comment applies to as well.. some quote like "I'll go to Dunkin Donuts, but not Starbucks. God I hate Starbucks", as if DD is really any different.

I thought the same thing. Friggin' bullshit snobbery over something that started off as a mom & pop establishment. It's not like chain stores start off as chain stores. They get popular for a reason, even if that reason is cheap guns and CDs with words on them that the company doesn't agree with, but will sell for a profit anyway.

@gothampc:

The old Wiz spot on Broadway below Astor place is also vacant and has been for about 8 years.

The old Tower location is a weird space in that the square footage on each floor isn't really that big and it has that oddly shaped and small mezzanine.

good riddance, i remember when they were building this pile of shit. can we get rid of that clock now?

Target would be great, as it might keep some Manhattanites from venturing out to the Atlantic Center store.

Ugh, that Atlantic Center Target is the worst. The one in the Bronx (right over the river) is much more pleasant and better stocked.

Walmart will likely never get into NYC because the unions here would never allow it given Walmart's anti-union stance. Any time there's been a suggestion, they put pressure to oppose such a thing and I wholeheartedly agree.

I would love to see either:

1) a much larger Trader Joe's

2) a Target store

I'm all for a Target or, better yet, an Apple Store.

really? another Apple Store? There are already too many, with another one being built at W. 68th and Broadway.