Secondhand retailer Value Village has expanded its presence in British Columbia with the opening of its 11th store in the Greater Vancouver Area.
The new store, located at 1420 Fell Ave., the brand’s first in North Vancouver, will offer thousands of one-of-a-kind, pre-loved items from clothing and accessories to housewares, books and more, giving shoppers even more ways to shop sustainably and affordably, said the company.
Spanning more than 16,000 square feet, the store features a bright, organized layout with thousands of items added to the sales floor daily. Located just off Marine Drive on the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet, the store is well-positioned to serve not only North Vancouver residents, but also shoppers from surrounding communities who frequent the North Shore, added the retailer.
“We’re excited to open our new Value Village in North Vancouver and become part of a vibrant community that values sustainability and individuality,” said Kait Michieli, store manager of the new North Vancouver Value Village location. “Our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We look forward to welcoming shoppers from across the North Shore and creating a positive impact together.”
Value Village said the store will provide North Vancouver residents with a convenient place to donate used clothing and housewares to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV). Value Village pays the BBGV for those donations, giving once-loved items a second chance at life in its thrift stores while helping fund vital social services.
“The opening of Value Village’s new North Vancouver store is a moment of impact for our community,” said Valerie Lambert, Executive Director, BBGV. “Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver has operated a clothing donation service in our region for three decades, and our partnership with Value Village has been the cornerstone to funding youth mentorship programs for tens of thousands of children in that time.”
In honour of the grand opening, the Value Village Canada Giving Fund, held within the Private Giving Foundation administered through TD, provided a $5,000 donation to BBGV.
“Every bag of clothing and household items donated at this location will help continue funding mentoring relationships for youth on the North Shore and beyond. We’re proud to work alongside Value Village and grateful to the North Vancouver community for their continued generosity,” said Lambert.
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