The Montreal Star from Montreal, Quebec, Canada • 104

THE MONTREAL STAR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7 IMS IGA Dedication to shoppers said principal concern Newest complex will reach beyond buying and selling into community involvement The complexities of a shopping centre should go beyond the superficial clinical aspect of buying and selling Though its nature and operations are proportionately beyond the traditional general store concept it should nevertheless maintain an essence of cordiality and concern with the community it serves This dedication already underlines the operational principles of the Fairview Shopping general public that is the preoccupation At Fairview for example the centre's large auditorium has been turned over numerous times to the local Jewish community for religious services since there is none in the immediate area Accommodations also have been made for church schools and for other educational purposes such as panel discussions lectures and general meetings (hi the outside grounds Fair view (and consequently Anjou) provides facilities for certain activities such as safe-driving courses group recreational get-togethers and similar undertakings "We want people to come to our centres and feel they are still in their own neighborhood We see our centres as meeting headquarters for all commercial industrial service organizations and other groups within the Mr Merritt said he hopes the Anjou complex will identify itself with its community through activities such as at Fairview and even beyond Talk of youth is much talk of youth these days and hoping to do something in this respect We hope to stage dances out- i ings and other related activi- Centre Pomte Claire this is ties Already Fairview has be- Most store spaces taken up by tenants iliaries of the Lakeshore General Hospital He said the extent of involvement of a shopping centre with its environment are legion "Things like farm animal shows with real animals of course are of the type that get to a child When you examine it how many children have actually seen live cows or calves or lambs and so on? Not as many as you think also bring in professional puppet shows for the small children And what a delight this is for these Mr Merritt a native of Hamilton Ont is a graduate in accounting and business administration from the University of Toronto and began his career almost when the first shopping centre made its appearance in Canada some 20 years ago with Principal Investments Ud Held various posts From 1954 to 1964 he was connected in various posts including those of vice-president and general-manager at the sprawling Latham Shopping Centre just outside Albany He joined the Fairview interests after his Latham stint and became Quebec operations manager for Fairview about a year ago What's in store for shopping centres? replies Mr Merritt think this half of the century is that of the shopping centre It is the most convenient am complete type of outlet for todays consumer Everything is there at one location foul think keep building them wherever people settle It has become a fantastic innovation People no longer have to travel miles through heavy traffic to get downtown ihougi the downtown stores will never disappear one complements the Announcing the opening of our FOURTH MONTREAL STORE! At opening largest shopping centre is almost completely leased Of the 85 store spaces and kiosks only a couple are yet to have a tenant In Les Galeries at present are two Bank of Montreal set ups one a full sized bank the other a small one called a Mini-Bank Besides the four major department stores there are 15 boutiques for women including Arnells Dalmys Diana Dupuis Pour Elle (a sub-siduary of Dupuis Fair-weather Gigi Anjou Laurent Paquette Mile Charmante Pink Poodle Romar Shirley Maternity The Four Sports House and The May Company As well Eaton Simpsons Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy will have women's departments and It's located in les Galeries In our thirteenth unit we are pleased to present the latest features in merchandise display punctuated by Toy International selection of play items FREE CELEBRATION GIFT FOR EVERY ADULT-ACCOMPANIED CHILD (Galeries D'Anjow itore only) ether Meetreaf ecetionir PLACE VILLE MARIE FAIRVIEW-POINTE CLAIRE -oDORVAL there is one lingerie specialty shop Chez Lilianne Seven shoe shops found there are Agnew-Surpass French FX La Salle Fils Lewis The Villager and Trans Canada The one cinema contains more than 700 seats Other stores include three gift shops Au Coin de la Cuisine Bo wrings and Toy World two auto centres at Eaton and Simeons Continental barbershop Coiffures Boutique three candy shops La Marmite Hollandaise Laura Secord and Maynards Singer Centre Hallmark Service Centres Etco Electron ics Birks Peoples Credit Jewellers Classic Books department store for juntos Fournier and Mo-bUia furniture Sherman Music Stow Hallmark Heel Shop Baril opticians Aux DAlices and La Brioche pastry shops Brys Pharmacy Japan Camera Centre Sherman Williams paints The Four Seasons Sports Shop United Cigar Stores two large grocery stores Dominion and Steinberg's Montreal Draperies Harrison Fabrics Fairlaine Wools four shops Au Coin des Petits Laurent Paquette Lawrence and Sauvd Fibres four shops Bovet A Gasco A Gold and Sons and Sauve Frires and seven eating places As wen a Quebec Liquor Board outlet has been planned although delayed somewhat by the strike Thirteen not always unlucky Thirteen is not always an unlucky number For Toy World a toy shop now located in the second largest shopping centre in Canada Les Galeries it would seem to be a very lucky number It represents expansion of its chain across five Canadian cities and that certainly cannot be considered as being unlucky for its owners Although its head office Is in Ottawa it has stores in Mont-! real Ottawa Kingston Toronto and London Ont In 1960 the chain underwent a new experience when it entered a pioneer project for Canada an enclosed shopping mall The site was Wellington Square Then in 1962 it opened another store in Montreal's Place Ville Marie elew the aim of Les Galeries Anjou newest and I many young people And this possibly most elaborate shop- welcome These are fine Ping complex Jack Merritt Quebec oper- He said Anjou plans to set up atums manager for the Fair- numerous public service and view Corporation which educational displays within the I maintains the Fair- confines of the centre These ew and Anjou centres is a I could include fashion shows man of years experience cnCS exhibits and special in the business end it is his ggggonei events premise of givend-take oMpotimd wllh the an Beyond selling terms What a shopping centre should give to its customers its community its neighborhood should go beyond the selling of items for money it should be involvement think you will find today a different approach to the idea of dispensing goods We have it at Fairview others have it at their own centres some to a large extent others 'perhaps less is an attempt to attract customers of course since it is our reason for existence however he must be satisfied that it is not because of a selfish motivation but because there is an interest in him as a says Mr Merritt whose background includes positions in Toronto Latham-Al-bany NY as well as here a shopping centre is actually like running a small city because if you examine It what it really is There is operation maintenance provisions for leisure entertainment and other activities look after the needs of the -arious stores we co-ordinate their interests in many ways such as through promotions advertisements and we even have our own Mr Merritt heads an operational staff of 25 at Fairview and 25 at Anjou with prospects of increases as the demands warrant But it is the concern with the OTTAWA KINGSTON TORONTO LONDON Services for under 21 Staff Photo by Paul Talllofor The new and exciting furniture center for modern living For' Information: Set in a central position the information booth with clock on top will serve during the opening hours at Les Galeries to direct shoppers to their destinations Photographed prior to the first day it served as a beacon or guide for those working on the completion of the complex Visit JAPAN CAMERA CENTRE Headquarters for Japanese Cameras for Lifetime Satisfaction in Picture-Taking We offer you the largest and best selection of quality Japanese cameras projectors transistor radios tape recorders and television sets You can get exactly what you have long looked for We offer you merchandise at the best most competitive price You can buy quality products at minimum expense We offer you complete professional service and advice You can always get the camera which best suits your camera ability and budget Visit us today and see what we mean! 1 mobilia mobilia mobilia opening August 1968 at is being catered to in a clothing shop in Les Galeries This is not a creature from outer space but boys nine to 12 years of age The store A Gold Sons calls him new independent member of I tiie family your teenage who knows what he wants and th e-second styling but also the he wants something different" freedom to sign mi own Answer to call without anyone of adult status having to endorse the account JLTZ ihle to Besides the two young Fdm newaiv Mrvice to store offers mer- SSft Kf" or the As well tiie store has set at ar8e- aside a whole area for the Their new shop located group belonging to what they along the east mall of Les call their "Under 21 It Galeries Is decorated is a continuation of a program acrording to a Brittany theme in existence at their other and as such features a warm stores and is an offer to young French-style atmosphere men who are employed ana The fourth shop in a chain of 21 years or who go to retail outlets it also fea-university to have a person- tures a custom shirt shop Ail alized charge account for 8100 I garments are made in their They claim it offers the young own workrooms Including suits men not only the most up-to- and trousers as well as shirts es Galeries cT Anjou Scandinavian Modern Imported Furniture Accessories Gifts Unusual Design Excellent Craftsmanship Now at the two locations Us raw In Lai Galcriii Ville Montrial 3536800 1329 Greene Ave Westmt Mtl 6 Qua 932-5605 781 5 les Galeries Anjou Ville Anjou 5 Quo 353-5710.