Talk:The Galleria

Comment
A similar but better photo to replace Image:The Galleria - Exterior.jpg should be easy to create. - SCEhard T 18:33, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

The Macy's store
Once Foley's is renamed Macy's in September, will the original Macy's store close or be open? Bucs2004 21:12, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

For the time being both locations will remain open and both will be operating as Macy's stores, but I would not count on that being the case for long. Although the current Macy's outlet is listed for divestiture by Federated no date for closure has been announced. Although I am not sure of the reason for the delay, it is likely that Federated is still negotiating lease termination or sale of the property (whichever the case may be) with Simon Property Group who's best interest is to not have a vacant anchor store.

There are several other stores that are on Federated's list for divestiture which also have closing dates listed as "To be determined." Many stores that were listed as such, including the Macy's in San Antonio and Frisco, TX, were given closure dates once the property was sold back to the owner of the mall, in this case General Growth Properties. IceBRG 06:47, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

I have reordered and tightened the paragraph about the Macy's situation. Hoefully it's more clear.-- Gridlock Joe 11:38, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Frost Bros.?
It doesn't say what happened to Frost Bros. TheListUpdater 23:40, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Updating
The page needed a serious update. It was VERY outdated and didn't compare to some of the other upscale shopping mall Wikis.

XxTrillvillexX9 (talk) 10:17, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

High end stores section
The "high end" store directory was removed per WP:NOT. Furthermore, no WP:RS that states that these stores are high end. Postoak (talk) 06:16, 4 October 2009 (UTC)


 * You claimed that Wikipedia is not a directory for Galleria Dallas, Highland Park Village and NorthPark Center. Why are there high-end stores in the "Anchors and Stores" section of Houston Galleria page?  You don't seem to know what you're saying.  Maybe you need to learn the Wikipedia rules before you start deleting other pages' materials.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.97.144.2 (talk) 19:59, 9 June 2010 (UTC)
 * It was added by an anonymous editor, like you. One rule for you is WP:AGF. I will remove the extra stores out of the anchors list and integrate them into the article. Postoak (talk) 23:48, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Uptown Houston location
A few drive by editors feel that the Galleria is not located in Uptown Houston. Here are a few references (there are literally hundreds) :
 * From the Galleria website "The Galleria is located at the corner of Westheimer Rd and Post Oak Blvd in the heart of Uptown Houston"
 * Uptown Houston website shopping center listing
 * The city of Houston with map
 * Uptown superneighborhood

Thanks, Postoak (talk) 06:05, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

From the "Read more" section at

About The Galleria®

More than 26 million visitors each year seek the dynamic & fine shopping environment uniquely offered by The Galleria, Texas’ largest shopping center and fourth largest domain nationally. International guests and Houstonians blend seamlessly in the center while on shopping excursions or entertaining guests at one of the signature eateries. Spanning 2.4 million square feet of space, housing 400 fine stores and restaurants, two high-rise hotels, and three office towers, The Galleria is Houston’s most popular retail and tourist destination, meeting every style and taste. A plethora of amenities, including a full-size ice rink for recreational and figure skating, a state of the art children’s play area, two swimming pools, a video arcade, three full-service national and international banks, two tailor shops, 12 beauty salons, and a post office, continually serve a wide range of shopper delights. There are seven valet parking stations and 13,900 parking spaces in seven garages to accommodate drivers. Nestled between two of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods, River Oaks and Memorial, The Galleria is as internationally respected for its architectural style and imprint as its shopping panache. Modeled after the revered Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan, built in 1867, The Galleria stands as one of the premier examples of a dynamic, mixed-use, urban environment. More than 7,000 business professionals in the adjoining office towers, offering 1.1 million square feet of office space, reap the benefit and convenience of having The Galleria just a short walk away. For shopping, opportunities are endless at anchoring stores Neiman Marcus, two Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and at high-fashion favorites, such as: Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Chanel, Prada, Miu Miu and Cartier. Younger shoppers adore fashion-forward collections found at Juicy Couture, and Abercrombie & Fitch, and the casual must-haves from J. Crew, Gap, and Banana Republic. Galleria shoppers are assured all the latest trends for home and lifestyle from Sony, Sephora, and lululemon athletica – just a few of the fine retailers that range from Apple to Zara. In addition to the abundant array of shopping choices, The Galleria also has more than 30 dining options ranging from fine dining at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse and The Oceanire Seafood Room to casual favorites such as The Cheesecake Factory, Rain Forest Cafe and Kona Grill. '''The Galleria is located at the corner of Westheimer Rd and Post Oak Blvd in the heart of Uptown Houston. For more information please call 713.622.0663.'''

See last sentence. Postoak (talk)

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There are no criticisms of the mall at all.
For example, the mall has grown into a conglomeration way beyond its original charm. In contrast, Northpark - a store that has always seconded as a private museum - resisted adding the kinds of developments that would have made it appear more mixed use. And the Galleria Dallas today looks similar to how the original Houston Galleria first appeared. 2600:387:A:7:0:0:0:4A (talk) 22:21, 23 May 2022 (UTC)

A distinction should be made between what is an iconic mall like the Galleria and luxury malls which don't exist.
There is no way that the Galleria's 2.5 million square feet can contain 2.5 million square feet of pure luxury retail. To even say 400 of 'the finest retail stores' sounds very much like trying to make a customer hear what you want them to hear. In truth, the best that the malls like the Galleria and Northpark Center can look forward to is a bunch of luxury stores but also a lot more customized flagship stores. Another criticism I have of the Houston Galleria is the decimation of the retal leading up into it. Sharpstown, once a spiffy mall, is fast becoming a dead one. Meyerland mall located two miles to the south was demolished and redeveloped into a social tax district experiment. Northeast Mall has been gone for so long it is hard to remember. The way the retail area to the east of Greenway Plaza approaches the Galleria is nice, but that's it. When surrounding lead-up retail is taken into account, the Houston Galleria and Northpark Center aren't in the same class. Perhaps you should mention this? Long established Preston Center from the west, new contemporary Preston Hollow Village from the north, the Shops at Park Lane from the east, and Mockingbird Station from the south - all of these being growing urban nodes - highlight Northpark Center as the primary anchor of the whole area. 2600:387:A:7:0:0:0:4A (talk) 00:22, 24 May 2022 (UTC)