Blights on the retail landscape

Former ALDO shoe store, Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

Former Quiksilver retail store, Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

Empty retail stores are not unheard of, but these two surprised me. The ALDO location recently closed. ALDO does have other stores within a few blocks, but this location always seemed to be busy.

On the other hand, Quiksilver has been empty for over a year. This is a prime location near Robson and Granville. Other retailers in the neighbourhood include Adidas, Urban Outfitters, and Brandy Melville.

I wonder what it will take to fill this space, even on a temporary basis?