North Vancouver-based outerwear company Arc'teryx is opening its first flagship retail store in Vancouver.
Located in Kitsilano at 2033 W. Fourth Ave., the 2,100-square-foot store is set to open its doors Oct. 12. Customers will be able to shop for Arc'teryx's complete line of outdoor clothing, accessories and climbing gear, starting with the 2013 fall/winter collection. According to a press release, shoppers will also be able to learn about the company's design process via "special engagement areas" inside the store.
"Arc'teryx is a global brand with a growing and loyal following. The opening of our first fully-branded Vancouver store finally allows us to provide the complete Arc'teryx retail experience to our local customers," said Adam Ketcheson, vice-president/senior director, marketing and B2C.
Arc'teryx has existing locations in Montreal, Seattle, Europe and Asia and its products are also available online and at select outdoor retailers. All product design, research and development is done inhouse at the company's head office on Dollarton Highway in North Vancouver.
To celebrate the grand opening, Arc'teryx is hosting a scavenger hunt. For 10 days starting Oct. 1, people are invited to search for an Arc'teryx chalk bag in various locations across Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler. Each bag will contain instructions on how to redeem the prize - a $400 gift certificate usable at the new Vancouver store.
See vancouver.arcteryx.com/hometownscavengerhunt/rules for information.
