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.

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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-

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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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