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Downtown Vancouver Retailers Optimistic in Rebound but Call for More Security, Improved Lighting Amid Challenges

Evan Duggan -
Safety and security are among the issues retailers interviewed face, with some parts of downtown faring better than others.
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Alo Yoga Lands on Lululemon’s Home Turf with 1st Vancouver Store  

Craig Patterson -
The US-based athleisure brand is looking to gain market share with a national store expansion that now includes Lululemon’s founding city.
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Lack of Hotel Capacity in Vancouver Could Significantly Impact Visitor Economy [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Desintation Vancouver and experts are concerned that Vancouver's attractiveness as a destination will be impacted with a shortage of accommodation which will also impact retailers.
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Retail in Vancouver ‘Recalibrates’ with Increasing Downtown Vacancy Rates and Suburban Growth [Colliers Study]

Mario Toneguzzi -
A report by Colliers shows that a slower return to the office is impacting the city's downtown while suburban retail vacancies see a downturn, though the return of tourists and cruise ships is a positive for the core.
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French Fashion Brand ba&sh to Expand into Vancouver with a 1st-in-North-America Concept Store

Craig Patterson -
The brand will soon have four stores in Canada as it grows its operations after entering the country during the pandemic.
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Holiday Photo Series: City Square Mall in Vancouver

Lee Rivett -
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]

Craig Patterson -
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]

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Retail Insider -
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

Lee Rivett -
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)

Lee Rivett -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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 

Craig Patterson -
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

Craig Patterson -
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 

Retail Insider -
Multiple sources have come forward to share that the luxury hotel will replace the vacated Four Seasons.
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