The Village at Sandhill

[waccamatt]

Well if I had know that I would have tipped bigger maybe given them my number, but we had a woman which was ok a hot guy would have been better, but her service was outstanding. But still hot guy big tip

Amen to that! LOL.

[Temeteron]

And the Belk has opened!

[krazeeboi]

^It's supposed to be one of the largest (if not THE largest) single-floor Belk in the chain.

Word has it that American Eagle may be coming to the Village as well.

Anyone know how those condos are coming along?

[sonofaque86]

yes! i love belk. ill probably stop by there later on today

[Charleston native]

I figured it had opened with the cars around it, but there are no signs or "Grand Opening" ads. Why wasn't this done?!

[krazeeboi]

Because I don't think it officially opens until tomorrow.

[Spartan]

Lots of stores open a week or two before the official "Grand Opening"

[Charleston native]

Thanks for the info, guys!

[Temeteron]

Coming Soon: Aeropostale, Wet Seal(first in Columbia), Hot Topic, American Eagle, Gap & Banana Republic

[Spartan]

Wow, thats some serious duplication of stores. I'm glad to see the Northeast catch up to Harbison.

[Charleston native]

I am starting to wonder if this is in preparation for those stores in Cola Place to move. We all know that Cola Place is not exactly doing great, and this could be merely a change in locations.

[TheCarolinaKing]

Finally a store I can actually shop in ...still waiting on that J. Crew and Express (for Men) thought!

[Temeteron]

I am starting to wonder if this is in preparation for those stores in Cola Place to move. We all know that Cola Place is not exactly doing great, and this could be merely a change in locations.

None of those stores exist in Columbia Place.....except for American Eagle, and from what I understand they are not moving...

[waccamatt]

Coming Soon: Aeropostale, Wet Seal(first in Columbia), Hot Topic, American Eagle, Gap & Banana Republic

Yawn.

[Charleston native]

None of those stores exist in Columbia Place.....except for American Eagle, and from what I understand they are not moving...

Didn't Gap used to be there?

[BrasilnSC]

Gap used to be there, but that was a few years ago. It's not like they just decided to move.

[Charleston native]

So basically Gap is re-entering the NE Cola market. VAS is definitely stepping up, albeit slowly.

[Mr.Marc]

Gap used to be there, but that was a few years ago. It's not like they just decided to move.

I could've sworn I saw a sign in Columbia Place that stated the GAP is coming back.

[Temeteron]

I could've sworn I saw a sign in Columbia Place that stated the GAP is coming back.

No thats Columbiana, they are renovating that one

[swampfox43]

I made an unexpected quick trip to this shopping complex Wed. from Charlotte. I had been eying a comforter set at our local Ashley Furniture only to realize it had been discontinued when I was ready to make the purchase. The closest store to have one in stock was the Ashley at The Village at Sandhill.

So, I Googled up my directions and took the 75 mile drive.

My first impression upon entering this massive complex was WOW! What a beautiful place! I drove all through the area, loving the fountain in the center of the traffic circle.

I saw the Nestle Toll House Cafe and almost stopped for a treat, but I was in a hurry.

I think this shopping complex is far better than anything of similar type in Charlotte. Notice I say "of similar type". It kinda reminded me of a mega Philips Place with the architectural style.

Kudos to Columbia! What a great place to hang out and shop. And it looks like there is a lot of construction still going on. I'll have to visit again in a year or so.

[waccamatt]

Don't let Tem see that post.

[krazeeboi]

LOL!

I must admit, I was rather impressed when I first visited the Village as well. Sure it's sprawl, but I was still impressed. And it's not even fully built out yet.

[Spartan]

I am starting to wonder if this is in preparation for those stores in Cola Place to move. We all know that Cola Place is not exactly doing great, and this could be merely a change in locations.

VAS will be the death of Columbia Place Mall.

LOL!

I must admit, I was rather impressed when I first visited the Village as well. Sure it's sprawl, but I was still impressed. And it's not even fully built out yet.

Exactly. Sprawl is sprawl, but this type of development is a step in teh right dircetion. ultimately this is better than a standard shopping mall in terms of urban development, and especially suburban development.

[Temeteron]

VAS is nice but its not as upscale as everyone claimed it was going to be. Birkdale villlage in my opinion is more ELITE

[Charleston native]

VAS will be the death of Columbia Place Mall.

I completely agree. And that is a true shame...it will only spell further dilapidation of the Decker area.