British Columbia

7-Eleven Canada Expands Slurpee Brand as Iconic Frozen Drink Turns 60

Craig Patterson -
7-Eleven Canada marks Slurpee’s 60th anniversary with new packaged sodas, confectionery and promotions as the retailer expands its food and beverage strategy.

Lotus Capital Expands Retail Platform with First Kelowna Acquisition

Lee Rivett -
Vancouver-based Lotus Capital has acquired Plaza 33 in Kelowna, extending a growing Canadian strategy focused on grocery-anchored and necessity-based retail centres.

India’s Soch Expands to Surrey as Canadian Growth Strategy Continues

Lee Rivett -
India-based fashion retailer Soch has opened its second Canadian store in Surrey, British Columbia, continuing an expansion strategy that began with its Brampton debut and highlighting the growing importance of demographic-driven retail growth in Canada.

Le Creuset Expands to Park Royal as Canadian Strategy Evolves

Craig Patterson -
Le Creuset will open its 13th Canadian store at Park Royal in West Vancouver, continuing a retail strategy focused on premium lifestyle destinations, experiential store formats, and selective expansion.

Fresh St. Market to Become Grocery Anchor for CF Richmond Centre Redevelopment

Lee Rivett -
Fresh St. Market will open its first Richmond location at CF Richmond Centre in Summer 2027, bringing a grocery anchor to the mixed-use redevelopment as residential density and retail expansion continue.

MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual Surpasses 50 Locations in Canada

Lee Rivett -
MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual expands to more than 50 restaurants across Canada after opening seven new locations in 2025.

Chocolats Favoris Expands to Whistler Village with New Location

Lee Rivett -
Chocolats Favoris, a beloved Canadian chocolatier, opens its new location in Whistler Village on January 17, 2026. This marks the brand’s third outlet in British Columbia, providing an immersive chocolate experience for locals and tourists alike.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store opens its 2nd location in Langley

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Salvation Army Thrift Store diverted over 80 million pounds of items from landfills last year.

Amazon launches YXX1 Storage and Distribution Centre in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Amazon facility is 825,000 square feet.

Retail Profile: Gastown Area in Vancouver (Spring 2022)

Lee Rivett -
Lee Rivett tours the historic neighbourhood that has seen several new upscale retailers added since the start of the pandemic.

The Rec Room Opens at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby [Photos]

Lee Rivett -
The Cineplex-owned “eats & entertainment destination” is now coast-to-coast after opening its first location in BC.

Retail Profile: Alberni Street ‘Luxury Zone’ in Downtown Vancouver (Summer 2021)

Lee Rivett -
The city's high-end retail district has seen changes over the years. Retail Insider takes readers on a tour of the city's answer to Rodeo Drive.

Retail Profile: Robson Street in Vancouver (Summer 2021)

Lee Rivett -
The popular downtown commercial street has come a long way from its days of being known as 'Robsonstrasse'.

Retail Tour Update: The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby (June 2021)

Lee Rivett -
The overhauled shopping centre is adding new tenants in an outdoor component that is architecturally stunning.

Retail Tour Update: Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver (Spring 2021)

Lee Rivett -
Several new retailers have been added to the beautiful centre over the past several months.

Electric Vehicle Company ‘Lucid Motors’ to Enter Canada with 1st Retail Showroom that will feature Virtual Reality

Craig Patterson -
The company is entering the Canadian market in the third quarter this year as a disruptor to Tesla, Polestar and Genesis Motors.

Amazon Announces Significant Investment in Vancouver Market

Craig Patterson -
More than 2,000 jobs will be created including at a robotics fulfillment centre, a sort centre, and delivery stations.

Retail Profile: CF Richmond Centre near Vancouver (March 2021)

Lee Rivett -
The BC shopping centre has seen significant changes over the years, with more to come.

Retail Profile: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver

Lee Rivett -
Tour the architecturally unique outdoor shopping centre which will see a third phase after opening in 2015.

Retail Profile: Guildford Town Centre in Surrey During COVID-19

Lee Rivett -
Surrey's top mall is a sight to behold, with new stores opening and others closing at a challenging time for the retail industry.

Retail Profile: Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby During COVID-19

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider heads to Metropolis at Metrotown for a photo tour of the mega-mall for the region.

Plant-Based Retailer PlantX Opening 1st Canadian Flagship Store in Squamish

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Squamish PlantX location will include a cafe, a restaurant with plant-based meals, and a plant-based education centre. More locations will follow.

CF Pacific Centre Tour in Vancouver [Mall Tour Series – October 2020]

Lee Rivett -
The 'Mall Tour' Series visits CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver in October 2020 with commentary on the mall's history and retailer developments.

Park Royal Shopping Centre [Mall Tour]

Retail Insider -
An off-schedule podcast touring the Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver, British Columbia, in September 2020. Craig and Lee discuss what’s happening at Park Royal in a tour showcasing what’s open and what has closed recently.

Brief: Jaeger-LeCoultre Opens 1st Corporate Store in Canada, Bayview Village Innovates Virtually

Retail Insider -
Other News: Lao Feng Xiang opens 2nd Canadian store, RioCan Lunchbox, Pusateri's in Muskoka, and McEwan Foods goes PEI.
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