Les Galeries Chagnon

Les Galeries Chagnon is an enclosed regional shopping mall in Lévis, Quebec, Canada. The centre opened in 1974 as a two-level shopping complex developed by Cadillac-Fairview and the Greater York Group, both based in Toronto. Its original development represented an investment of approximately C$15 million and provided about 515,000 square feet of retail space for 65 stores. The mall occupies a distinctive position within the Quebec City metropolitan retail system. A 2006 study identified it as one of six regional-or-larger shopping centres in the metropolitan area and the only one of that scale located south of the Saint Lawrence River. This location gives Les Galeries Chagnon a regional role in Lévis and surrounding communities rather than serving solely as a small neighbourhood retail centre. The centre has since expanded to approximately 526,734 square feet, or 48,935 square metres, and is described as having 106 stores. Its tenant mix combines general merchandise, fashion, sporting goods, books and other shopping-centre categories. Anchor and major tenants identified in reference material include Renaud-Bray, Sports Experts/Atmosphere and Walmart. Les Galeries Chagnon also participated in major changes in Canadian retail during the 2010s. Target Canada selected the former Zellers location at the mall among its first 12 announced Quebec sites in March 2012. The Target store opened on September 17, 2013, becoming Target's first location in the Quebec City area. Target later withdrew from Canada, and Walmart Canada acquired the Les Galeries Chagnon store among 13 former Target locations in 2015. Publicly available reference material does not identify a current owner, operating company, chief executive, founding individual or later redevelopment programme. The mall remains an active shopping centre, with its commercial identity defined by enclosed regional retail, a substantial store base and anchor tenants serving Lévis and the wider south-shore market.

Les Galeries Chagnon opened in 1974 in Lévis, Quebec, as a two-level enclosed shopping centre. The project was co-developed by Cadillac-Fairview and the Greater York Group, Toronto-based developers, at a reported cost of approximately C$15 million. At opening, the centre contained about 515,000 square feet of space and 65 stores. Its development established a major enclosed retail destination on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River opposite the Quebec City area. A 2006 study classified the mall among the six regional or larger shopping centres in the Quebec metropolitan area. It was notable as the only centre in that group situated south of the river, giving it a distinct geographic catchment and an important role in Lévis and surrounding south-shore communities. Over time, the centre grew to approximately 526,734 square feet, equivalent to 48,935 square metres, and its reported store count reached 106. The mall's tenant profile has included regional and national retailers across general merchandise, books, fashion and sporting goods. Reference material identifies Renaud-Bray, Sports Experts/Atmosphere and Walmart as anchor or major tenants. Les Galeries Chagnon became part of Target Canada's initial Quebec expansion. On March 29, 2012, Target announced 12 first-wave Quebec locations, including a site intended to replace an existing Zellers outlet at the mall. Target opened the store on September 17, 2013. It was Target's first store in the Quebec City area, linking the mall to one of the most prominent retail launches in Canada during that period. Target subsequently left the Canadian market. In 2015, Walmart Canada bought 13 former Target locations, including the store at Les Galeries Chagnon. This change returned the site to Walmart's retail network and made Walmart one of the mall's identified major tenants. The available reference material does not document a specific current ownership structure, later expansions, renovations, management team or individual founder. Les Galeries Chagnon is nevertheless described as an active enclosed regional shopping mall with a substantial store base and a continuing role in the Lévis-area retail market.

• 2015

  Walmart Canada acquires the former Target store

  [1]Les Galeries Chagnonen.wikipedia.org

  Walmart Canada buys the Les Galeries Chagnon location among 13 former Target stores after Target exits Canada.

• 2013

  Target opens at Les Galeries Chagnon

  [1]Les Galeries Chagnonen.wikipedia.org

  Target opens its Les Galeries Chagnon store on September 17, becoming the retailer's first location in the Quebec City area.

• 2012

  Target selects the mall for its Quebec rollout

  [1]Les Galeries Chagnonen.wikipedia.org

  Target Canada includes the existing Zellers location at Les Galeries Chagnon among its first 12 announced Quebec sites.

• 2006

  Regional role documented in Quebec metropolitan retail study

  [1]Les Galeries Chagnonen.wikipedia.org

  A study identifies Les Galeries Chagnon as one of six regional-or-larger malls in the Quebec metropolitan area and the only one located south of the Saint Lawrence River.

• 1974

  Les Galeries Chagnon opens

  [1]Les Galeries Chagnonen.wikipedia.org

  The enclosed two-level shopping centre opens in Lévis with approximately 515,000 square feet and 65 stores after development by Cadillac-Fairview and the Greater York Group.

An enclosed regional shopping centre serving Lévis and communities on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the Quebec City metropolitan area.

• Retail real estate · 1974

  Enclosed regional shopping-centre space

  Les Galeries Chagnon provides enclosed shopping-centre space for a broad collection of retailers. The centre began with 65 stores and is described in reference material as having 106 stores and approximately 526,734 square feet of floor area. Its regional format supports fashion, general merchandise, books, sporting goods and related shopping-centre services.

• General merchandise · 2015

  Walmart

  Walmart is an identified major tenant at Les Galeries Chagnon. The store occupies the location formerly operated by Target after Walmart Canada acquired 13 former Target sites in 2015 following Target's withdrawal from the Canadian market.

• Books and cultural products

  Renaud-Bray

  Renaud-Bray is identified as one of the mall's anchor or major tenants. The Quebec-based retail format is associated with books and cultural products, contributing a specialized category to the centre's broader regional tenant mix.

• Sporting goods

  Sports Experts/Atmosphere

  Sports Experts/Atmosphere is identified as a major tenant at Les Galeries Chagnon, adding sporting goods, outdoor equipment and athletic apparel to the mall's offering.

• 2015

  Walmart acquires the former Target locationM&A

  Background

  Target exited the Canadian market, leaving a network of former Zellers locations, including the Les Galeries Chagnon store.

  Action taken

  Walmart Canada purchased the store as part of a transaction involving 13 former Target locations.

  Aftermath

  Walmart became an identified major tenant at Les Galeries Chagnon.

  Source

• 2012

  Target selects the former Zellers siteStrategy

  Background

  Target Canada announced an initial Quebec expansion programme involving former Zellers locations, including the site at Les Galeries Chagnon.

  Action taken

  The mall location was selected for conversion into a Target store.

  Aftermath

  Target opened the store in September 2013, its first in the Quebec City area.

  Source

1. 1Les Galeries Chagnonen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Les Galeries Chagnon official websitelesgalerieschagnon.com