FMA REDDOT Shopping Week is designed to encourage consumers to explore their local shopping hubs and discover some of the unique retailers available in Vancouver. The REDDOT Shopping Week Campaign will highlight five key shopping districts within the Greater Vancouver Area in time for holiday shopping season. The event will support the Vancouver retail and hospitality industry by creating a shopping experience to consumers in Vancouver’s distinct shopping neighborhoods with special store events and sales throughout the week.
This fun and exciting initiative will kick off with a Launch Pad Party in each district as a meeting point for shoppers who will then be sent off to explore that area’s various charms. Shoppers will be able to navigate each district’s area and stores with a unique mobile app.
The fun doesn’t just stop at traditional retailers. This event will include art galleries, hair salons, spas, furniture stores, car dealerships and even real estate agencies. To encouraging overnight stays, REDDOT Shopping Week organizers are working with community partner Tourism Vancouver to coordinate special hotel rates for the shopping week. In addition, organizers will implement special sales with Vancouver Ford dealerships and real estate deals with Eco Realty.
“I’m excited to work and promote our unique local business communities here in Vancouver. It’s all about our local business’ who are so valuable to our city.” says founder and creator, Andy Chu. “It’s an added bonus that this great shopping experience, complete with sales and parties, will be held during the important pre-holiday season.”
Participating retailers and partners will be working with REDDOT Shopping Week to help raise funds and awareness for the Tapestry Foundation in support of The Rapid Access Breast Clinic at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital. The Clinic is one of the largest clinics in ours province providing screening mammography, diagnostic imaging, and specialized breast surgery services.
This unique platform launches on November 23 with an opening Media and VIP reception and Holt Renfrew shopping night, followed by five district event days.
FMA REDDOT Shopping: November 24 to November 28
Retailers will be promoted in the FMA REDDOT Shopping Week List and offer discounts or gift with purchases to consumers. Some may stay open late and feature store events with food, drinks, small fashion shows or celebrity hosting.
FMA REDDOT Art Exhibition: November 24 to November 28
Select art galleries will host exhibitions showcased throughout the city to support FMA REDDOT Shopping Week and partner charity.
Launch Pad Party: Includes one-hour reception during the early afternoon within the featured district where consumers can pick up an information handout complete with shopping location flyers, shopping passports, and gifts.
REDDOT Shopping Schedule
Saturday, November 23
Opening gala
Reception and entertainment
Sunday, November 24
Launch Pad Party
Downtown District shopping night out
Monday, November 25
Launch Pad Party
Yaletown District shopping night out
Tuesday, November 26
Launch Pad Party
Gastown District shopping night out
Wednesday, November 27
Launch Pad Party
South Granville District shopping night out
Thursday, November 28
Launch Pad Party
Kitsilano West 4th Street District shopping night out
Visit the FMA REDDOT website for more details.