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Holiday Photo Series: City Square Mall in Vancouver

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The unique shopping centre across from Vancouver City Hall features integrated heritage buildings and a mix of retailers.
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Inside Canada’s 1st Apple Store Flagship, Located in Downtown Vancouver [Photos]

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Apple has unveiled an impressive two-level space at the corner of Georgia and Howe Streets at CF Pacific Centre.
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Vancouver Retail to be Strong for Remainder of 2022 as New Brands Look to Market [Report/Interview]

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A report by JLL shows fundamentals in the Vancouver market are strong with high demand from global brands for particular locations.
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Retailers Strategize on People, Profits, and Purpose at the Retail West Conference, October 27, 2022

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The one day event will be held in Vancouver at the Westin Bayshore.
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JD Group’s ‘size?’ Opens Second Canadian Flagship

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The flagship storefront boasts soaring ceilings and is off the beaten path from busy Robson Street.
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Inside Canada’s 1st Pret a Manger Location in Vancouver [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
A&W has launched a retail presence for the popular UK-based foodservice concept after announcing a partnership this spring.
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Vancouver Seeing Record-Low Vacancies as Retail Roars Back [Study/Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Vancouver is the "polar opposite of everywhere else in North America" says an expert from Colliers which found that a lack of pandemic lockdowns has resulted in an unexpectedly robust rebound.
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Retail Profile: Gastown Area in Vancouver (Spring 2022)

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Lee Rivett tours the historic neighbourhood that has seen several new upscale retailers added since the start of the pandemic.
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Vancouver Retail Leasing Picks Up Including Shift from Downtown to W. 4th: Study

Mario Toneguzzi -
International entrants are already leasing space in Vancouver again with a shift to new locations amid changing traffic patterns.
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US Brand Allbirds to Enter Canada with 1st Stores: Interview

Craig Patterson -
The sustainability-focused footwear and fashion brand has confirmed that it will open two stores in Canada this year as it launches an expansion into new countries following an IPO last year.
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Toronto-Based Brand Kotn Launches Expansion with Several Stores Planned Including 1st Vancouver Location: Interview

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As many as eight new stores are planned for North America over the next year and a half. The impact-driven lifestyle brand has a charitable component that has already built 15 schools in rural Egypt.
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Indigo Unveils First-of-its-Kind Beauty and Wellness Shop-in-Store in Vancouver: Interview/Photos

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The initiative is part of a rollout for the retailer as it diversifies its offerings based on consumer preferences, according to an executive in an interview.
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Vancouver Retail Market Most Resilient in Canada Following Pandemic Struggles: Report/Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
JLL says that Vancouver has fared better than other markets and that luxury brands are among the players looking to move in to cater to Asian consumers.
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Hudson’s Bay to Redevelop Downtown Vancouver Flagship with an Eye to the Future of Retail: Interview with President Wayne Drummond 

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The historic flagship will see an office tower built above, a new transit interchange, and a new tech-heavy smaller store as Hudson's Bay looks to the future of retail.
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Hudson’s Bay Flagship Store in Downtown Vancouver to Be Redeveloped

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The retail component of the department store is expected to be downsized, which is part of a trend as HBC redevelops its downtown Canadian assets.
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Chopard Relocates Vancouver Storefront to Alberni Street in the City’s Luxury Zone [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
The boutique features the brand's high jewellery collections including unique pieces.
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Omega Relocates Downtown Vancouver Store at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
The new boutique includes several lounge areas, a library, as well as champagne and coffee bars.
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Luxury Resell Boutique Mine & Yours Opens Impressive Storefront in Vancouver’s Yaletown Area [Photos]

Ritchie Po -
The popular retailer has been in business for almost a decade and is now looking at expanding into other markets in Canada.
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Vancouver’s Luxury Zone Expanding Along 1100 Block of Alberni Street with Addition of Tudor and Chopard Boutiques

Craig Patterson -
The two luxury brands join Rolex and Burberry on the luxury zone that continues to stretch westward. 
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Rumour: Ritz Carlton Hotel to Open at CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver 

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Multiple sources have come forward to share that the luxury hotel will replace the vacated Four Seasons.
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CNTRBND to Relocate Yaletown Store in Vancouver to Gastown 

Craig Patterson -
The edgy multi-brand luxury retailer will double the size of its Vancouver store with a relocation that was a year in the making. 
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Maison Kitsuné to Open 1st Canadian Store and Café in Vancouver’s Historic Gastown 

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The popular Paris-based brand, known for its fashions, music and café concept, will enter the Canadian market with a storefront in an up-and-coming area of the city. 
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YUM Candy Store Survives Pandemic in Vancouver

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Sweet shop and ice cream retailer in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood
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Podcast: Gucci Relocates to Expand Downtown Vancouver Store into Flagship

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Craig and Lee discuss Gucci’s plans to expand the standalone Fairmont Hotel Vancouver store into a flagship by annexing the adjacent Omega retail space. In the meantime, Gucci has relocated to Thurlow and Alberni Streets in the former Escada space.
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Gucci to Expand and Renovate Hotel Vancouver Store into Flagship

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The Italian luxury brand will feature its newest design concept in an expanded space in an iconic hotel.
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