tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post466044534240687446..comments2023-10-20T19:44:50.372+11:00Comments on Canberra's Got Style: DFO: the crush, the shoes, the sore sore feetninaribenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15998410018379023790noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-5431034030178374342008-11-13T16:06:00.000+11:002008-11-13T16:06:00.000+11:00But where are all the outlets we REALLY want, like...But where are all the outlets we REALLY want, like Country Road, David Lawrence, Jigsaw, Oroton, Witchery, etc? Are they the ones that are going to magically appear in the empty spaces on the centre map, hopefully before Christmas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-22277152757898343962008-09-15T11:05:00.000+10:002008-09-15T11:05:00.000+10:00Wow, that's fantastic that Canberra now has a DFO ...Wow, that's fantastic that Canberra now has a DFO - congratulations! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-27013555526400239892008-09-15T10:22:00.000+10:002008-09-15T10:22:00.000+10:00I went on the Thursday night, got my free calico s...I went on the Thursday night, got my free calico shopping bag and the toiletry wallet. Even got a glass of champagne. I think the bargains were pretty good. I can see people from the Canberra surrounds like Goulburn, Wagga Wagga or Yass coming to Canberra to shop there, so there is a bigger market for DFO than just Canberra. Brand Depot should do ok, Baby's R Us will be opening there late this year. Loads of mums will go there to shop, especially coming up to Christmas. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-12810275313490889792008-09-14T15:59:00.000+10:002008-09-14T15:59:00.000+10:00I was disappointed with DFO i expected bigger and ...I was disappointed with DFO i expected bigger and better... i think it will slow down retail in other shopping outlets but after two weeks hopefully everyone will be over it and go back to shopping for current season stock :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-36010742507662176682008-09-14T13:58:00.000+10:002008-09-14T13:58:00.000+10:00I thought DFO was just full of old stock marked at...I thought DFO was just full of old stock marked at full price then marked down to the % off. At least at Brand Depot has current season stock at great prices. I love Depot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-11393370950814647932008-09-12T19:30:00.000+10:002008-09-12T19:30:00.000+10:00I too joined the madding crowd to check out the op...I too joined the madding crowd to check out the opening night. I was hoping to get some bargains for my tweenage sons but I was pretty disappointed on that front. Cotton On Kids is too small for my lot and the Kid Central wasn't open yet. I consoled myself by looking for a new pair of jeans and was lucky to find a pair for $40. I was shocked to find my size was the largest in the shop (I'm usually a size 12 ...and, ok, I suppose I do have a bit of extra winter fat but has it really come to this?) It wasn't until I got home that I discovered I had bought my jeans from a place called "Frat House". Ha! The joke is on me.<BR/>P.S. Found some things for my boys at Brand Depot today. It gets my vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-55804653144651370642008-09-12T14:54:00.000+10:002008-09-12T14:54:00.000+10:00I think DFO is WAAAAAAY better than Brand Depo. Te...I think DFO is WAAAAAAY better than Brand Depo. Tell me, why do we need an outlet store for Tempt and Valley Girl? DFO all the way...<BR/>Oh by the way I'll be wearing a cream trapeze coat tomorrow morning! :-)<BR/>It's almost like a blind date!Smagglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785404294173076986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-85732796729877559622008-09-12T13:09:00.000+10:002008-09-12T13:09:00.000+10:00Lack of coffee options was exhausting! We had a ba...Lack of coffee options was exhausting! We had a ball, but we were looking for shoes and linen (Sheridan have some lovely bargains at 70% off, especially for king-sized beds), and both are very well represented there. I agree that not much for kids... Will see when all stores open. Was Smiggle open? Missed it if it was...JustJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16821234669128002822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-27620100206312183862008-09-12T11:02:00.000+10:002008-09-12T11:02:00.000+10:00Can't wait to check it out! had invies, but was so...Can't wait to check it out! had invies, but was so tierd last night I would't have dealtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-67766554198865059542008-09-12T10:23:00.000+10:002008-09-12T10:23:00.000+10:00I must add that as a manager of a one only store i...I must add that as a manager of a one only store in Canberra, DFO is a little scarey for me due to the amount of customers it will atract. As said though the novelty will wear off and it will just end up as another shopping hub for fashion bargin hunters. I myself will be heading out to have a sticky beack this weekend - may be my only chance for a few monthsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-58735983243325882492008-09-11T23:51:00.000+10:002008-09-11T23:51:00.000+10:00How do other smaller retailers feel about there be...How do other smaller retailers feel about there being 2 "factory outlets" in what is a relatively small market? Have you had any feedback?m1k1https://www.blogger.com/profile/03570673562478827426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-44478116917461844052008-09-11T23:19:00.000+10:002008-09-11T23:19:00.000+10:00I loved it!It has good quality brand products (unl...I loved it!<BR/><BR/>It has good quality brand products (unlike the Depot) and it's a good size - will be even better when more stores open (and the food court! I was so hungry!!!).Ennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613379734506337694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506383049555010484.post-25229886518741511952008-09-11T23:05:00.000+10:002008-09-11T23:05:00.000+10:00I'm intrigued! And I need a good shopping day. Wil...I'm intrigued! And I need a good shopping day. Will have to hot-foot it down there!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545429539363083214noreply@blogger.com