As a public service, I thought a list of Vestar's projected retailers would be helpful to note at this time.
Take a look at the "upscale' & "unique" shopping that David Malin & Vestar will be bringing to Oro Valley.
Here's a Quiz. The first person who can find one "upscale & unique" retailer in the group listed will be declared the winner. You need not be present to win. Your prize? A chance to visit the Marketplace at 3:00 AM when none of your neighbors will see you there.
Obviously---- The main anchor that we all can't wait for-------A 24/7 Super Wal-Mart with all their lead based Chinese imports!
Let's not forget Best Buy with their "blended in" BLUE & YELLOW sign.
Need shoes or clothes? You'll have Famous Footware, DSW Shoes, Tilly's Shoes & Clothes & Old Navy.
Need something for your dog? Forget Petsmart who pays OV 2% sales tax. You'll soon have a Petco, where Vestar will pocket almost 1/2 the sales tax revenue.
Then there's Michaels, Staples, Cost Plus, Linen & Things & Ulta for cosmetics.
Dicks Sporting Goods which will compete with The Sports Authority & Big 5 Sports. The latter two pay Oro Valley 2%. Like all of the Marketplace retailers, Dicks will end up giving almost 1/2 of our sales tax to Vestar.
If you need wine & liquor, you'll have Bev Mo, and Danny's Gourmet Market to get a pizza and have your car washed.
In case we don't have enough banks, Chase Bank will be there.
And finally, the reason why many voted for Vestar to pocket half of our tax dollars --- a Cinemark movie complex. (Hopefully the OV police will keep an eye out for your car while you enjoy the movie!)
There you have it. Twenty three million, two hundred thousand dollars of OUR TAX MONEY, for this.
Anybody think Malin & Vestar snookered the citizens of Oro Valley?
Maybe the Oro Valley First group won't have to convince you to stay away. After all, there doesn't seem to be anything that would necessitate you shopping here.
