I just returned from the 7am Grand Reopening of London Drugs store #2 at Granville and Georgia in beautiful downtown Vancouver. As I cycled down the quiet morning streets, watching the sunrise paint the city’s towers purple and gold, I was reminded why so many people choose to live on this spectacular urban peninsula. Which made it clear that having full service retail stores like London Drugs within walking distance of 80,000 residents is more than just smart business. It also helps improve the overall environmental impact of our cities. (The Green Deal here is, the less people have to drive to get all their shopping done, the better.)
London Drugs VP Clint Mahlman made specific mention of this in his opening speech. “London Drugs is proud to serve customers for all their needs. With services like Canada Post, Creative Kitchens and Insurance all in one location, this store can benefit all residents of downtown Vancouver and help make densification work.”
Deputy Vancouver Mayor Kerry Jang was also on hand for the opening and went even further, recognizing London Drugs’ other commitments to a vibrant city core. “The store on Hastings & Abbott has gone a long way to revitalizing the Downtown Eastside. Having stores that fill these needs helps make the whole downtown more viable.”
So whether you come down to this newest location at Granville & Georgia (it’s a beautiful two-level store, with a great downtown mix of product) or visit your local London Drugs in the ‘burbs, it’s good to know you’re shopping a local BC-owned retailer who helps move us all a bit closer to sustainability.
