est Van shopping complex a unique concept

A NEW shopping complex called Bellevite Landing opened
at 1403 Bellevue Ave. in West Vancouver,
troducing Tot only fashionable new stores, but a unique
retailing management concept.

on Oct. !

Thought to be the first of its
kind in Canada, it joins seven
high-end independent boutiques
under one roof. The complex en-
compasses stores for the entire
family which are joined by an
enclosed central courtyard.

What makes it different?

VIP service. Available
throughout the facility are com-
plimentary gift} wrapping and

By Carol Crenna
Contributing Writer

customers upon entering the com-
plex and also has a service for
faxing, ieservations and gift cer-
tificates.

These upscale merchants com-
bine their retail power for mutual
marketing and promotions, coop-

in-

work to help each other.

The million-dollar facility is
owned and operated by Sandi
Graham, formerly of Heather-
ingtons, the award-winning ladies’
wear store which she recently
closed. Graham continues — the
store’s concept and carries the
same designer lines for her clients
at the new camplex’s shop called
Bellevue Fashion Boutique.

This specialty ‘‘mini-mall" also
features The Mensroom, a de-
signer store selling casual and
business wear for, you guessed it,
discerning men.

The Shoe Tree is an appropriate

designer children's wear; Ruby's
the shop originally in Park Royal
known for its out-of-the-ordinary
accessories, leisure wear and
lingeric; and Leumas, a
housewares and gift store selling
unique imperted products.

Thorson, this store stocks
footwear by fine-quality labels.

Bellevue Landing also includes a
hair salon exclusively for children
called 2 Cute 4 U; Welcome to the
World, which moved from Park
Royal but still sells fine European

alterations, limousine service,
personal appointment shopping,
wardrobe planning, shuttle service
for seniors, hosted refreshment
bar, and a concierge who greets

addition to finish the fashion
looks for men and women. Owned
by the Robson Street location's
Gunther Scholz and partner Pat

erative purchasing of store sup-
plies, and ‘‘user friendly’? shop-
ping in a comfortable and relaxed
atmosphere since all employees

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THE NEW Bellevue Landing joins seven high-end independent
boutiques under one roof. Here, Beverley Gorenstein (left) and
Christine Begin of Leumas show off the store's uniqte selection
of imported housewares and gift products.

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