101 Top Retail Startups and Companies in British Columbia

November 16, 2021
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This article showcases our top picks for the best British Columbia based Retail companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Retail industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top British Columbia Retail Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

INDOCHINO

INDOCHINO

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Indochino is a global leader in made to measure apparel, offering custom suits, shirts, chinos and outerwear online and in showrooms.

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Fresh Prep Foods

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Fresh Prep Foods is a weeknight dinner solution providing meal kit delivery service for busy people.

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Wiivv

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Transforming footwear, apparel, and wearables for every human body, so you can move and live your best.

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Vejii Holdings Inc.

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Vejii Holdings owns and operates ShopVejii.com, a digital marketplace for plant-based and sustainable living products and brands.

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Cymax Group Technologies Ltd.

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eCommerce. Simplified.

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Fable

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Fable is a dinnerware company that sells premium tableware made by artisans from recycled clay.

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Echosec Systems Ltd.

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The Echosec Systems Platform gathers critical information from hidden online sources to deliver threat intelligence and risk mitigation

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Burb

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Burb is a BC-based private retailer of recreational cannabis and apparel brands.

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CENTR

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CENTR is a beverage lifestyle brand that produces and distributes sparkling CBD beverages.

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Xumi

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Break-though digital technologies to make payment, simpler, safer and more affordable.

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FIND

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FIND A.I. – Inventory Planning for AFA

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Storytap

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StoryTap is humanizing the online shopping experience with customer video reviews.

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Greenline POS

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Canada’s leading cannabis retail point-of-sale system

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SMRT1 Technologies Ltd

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Technology company that specializes in interactive touchscreens and kiosk solutions, specialized in the vending space

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Netcoins

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Virtual Bitcoin ATM for Retail Stores

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luxxee

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luxury search engine, luxury watch search engine, luxury watch aggregator, luxury aggregator

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Best Buy Canada

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Best Buy Canada operates as a specialty retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, and entertainment software.

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Aritzia

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Aritzia is an innovative women’s fashion boutique that cherishes design and quality, offering beautiful clothes and accessories.

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Warranty Life

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Warranty Life tracks product purchases and offers a system that stores receipts and tracks warranty and extended warranty data.

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Taynton Bay Spirits

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Taynton Bay Spirits have created a line of spirits that are distilled in Invermere BC from locally grown wheat.

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Rove Concepts

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We offer sophisticated home decor to help create your inspired lifestyle.

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iQmetrix

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iQmetrix is an IT and service company that provides retail solutions.

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Clearly

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Clearly operates as an online retailer of vision care products.

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Monos

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Monos is an independent studio creating thoughtfully designed, premium travel goods at an honest price.

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Simple Matters

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Simple Matters attempts to find new solutions to old problems by removing complexity from every day life and make it simpler

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Spence Diamonds

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Spence Diamonds is a chain of Canadian diamond and jewellery retail stores, with online ordering available.

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Harry Rosen

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Harry Rosen is a men’s fashion retailer that includes tailored clothing, outerwear, sportswear, and footwear.

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Blackpurl

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Blackpurl is a service app that empowers business by creating software with access to data and insight for customers.

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Aequilibrium

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We use a perfect balance of technology and user experience design to solve complex business problems

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The Oppenheimer Group

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The Oppenheimer Group markets and distributes fresh fruits and vegetables to retail, wholesale, and food service customers.

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Spacelist

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SpaceList makes it easy for businesses to find the perfect office, retail or warehouse space.

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Buyatab Online

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Buyatab Online is an innovative provider of egift cards solutions for retail, restuarants, hotels and luxury brands.

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Two Wheel Gear

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Two Wheel Gear is focused on creating the highest quality, specialty bike bags for professionals.

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PartsAvatar

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Parts Avatar is a Canadian aftermarket automotive parts retailer intended to simplify vehicle repair.

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Earth’s Own

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Earths Own is a plant based food company.

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Pets West

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Pets West is a full-line retailer offering a wide range of food and supplies for dogs, cats, and exotic animals.

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Vitae Apparel

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Vitae Apparel is a clothing brand that offers a range of swimsuits, fitness apparel, activewear and related accessories for women.

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kiaro

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Kiaro is a brand that carries a variety of curated products to individuals who wish to enhance their life enjoyment through cannabis.

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Caboo Paper Products

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Caboo offers commercial and household paper products made from renewable, fast-growing bamboo and sugarcane.

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Nested Naturals

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Nested Naturals manufactures and distributes nutritional supplements.

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SeedAR Software Solutions Inc.

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SeedAR is a start-up engaged with offering Augmented Reality marketing solutions.

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The Original Cakerie

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The Original Cakerie is a leading manufacturer of high quality frozen desserts for Retail and Foodservice customers across North America.

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Engine Digital

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Digital Agency in New York & Vancouver

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OwlCrate

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A subscription box for YA lovers and bookworms.

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Cbv Collection Services

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Cbv Collection Services Ltd is a financial services telecommunications company located in Burnaby.

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London Drugs

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London drugs is a retailer company.

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Mr. Lube

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Mr. Lube is Canada’s leading quick lube provider in the routine automotive maintenance sector.

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Mustang Survival Corp.

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Mustang Survival designs, develops, & manufactures marine safety & climate protection products for users.

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Vitasave.ca

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Shop Canada’s top online vitamin and supplement store from hundreds of top brands of discount vitamins, supplements and health foods.

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Nada Grocery

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Nada offers unpackaged products so that everyone can buy exactly what is needed while wasting less.

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Purdys Chocolatier

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Purdys Chocolatier is an online store for chocolates.

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Expand Furniture

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Expand Furniture provides online furniture that will expand your living space!

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CanDrugStore

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CanDrugStore offers discount prescription and over the counter drugs right to your door and it is a safe and secure way to shop.

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Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

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For more than 80 years our firm has specialized in personal injury, property and insurance related claims on behalf of both individuals.

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Lordco Auto Parts

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Lordco Auto Parts is a distributor & retailer of automotive parts and accessories.

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FTSY

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FTSY (‘footsy’) is an A.I. platform that matches people to consumer goods where fit and comfort matter.

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Quality Foods

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Quality Foods, Vancouver Island BC owned and operated since our first store in Qualicum Beach in 1982.

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TerraLink

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TerraLink is a manufacturer and distributor of fertilizer, seed and crop protection products.

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Tubify

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Tubify, is a one-of-a-kind freezie. Made with 100% fruit ingredients, coconut milk, gluten-free, vegan, all-organic, and naturally sourced.

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POSitec Solutions

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POSitec Solutions offers pharmacy solutions, health care, retail solutions, and inventory management services.

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Sun Rich Fresh Foods

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Sun Rich cuts and prepares made-to-order fresh fruit – packaged to ensure freshness, convenience and safety.

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Hulalime

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Hulalime is a Global Internet Retailer of Unique High Demand Digital Products

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Sugoi

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Sugoi focus on quality, comfort, design, and durability to create purpose-built apparel for cycling, training and triathlon.

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Kal Tire

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Kal Tire is a global leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents.

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WeDoLaundry

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On Demand Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service

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Viceroy

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Viceroy is an internet firm that delivers a wide range of products from various brands.

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A Pet’s Life Ventures

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A Pet’s Life Ventures is a distributor of pet food and offers supplements, toys, accessories, and related products for dogs, cats, etc

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Urban Barn

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Urban Barn is a furniture and accessories company.

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Planted Meals

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Planted Meals is affordable and convenient ready to eat vegan meal delivery service to the greater Vancouver area in BC.

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Custom Kiks

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CustomKiks is an online retailer of customized shoes, sneakers and other footwear products.

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End Of The Roll

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End Of The Roll is a dealer of floorings, carpet, area rugs, laminate and types of vinyl with latest patterns, styles and textures.

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Ocumetics

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Freedom from glasses and contact lenses is a goal that is now a reality.

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OpenCal

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OpenCal is an online appointment scheduling and booking software that allow small businesses to automate their scheduling activities.

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Lark & Ives Ltd.

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Direct-to-consumer women’s vegan fashion brand with a focus in creating in-style, attainable-luxurious and multifunctional products

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SideBuy Solutions Inc.

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Sidebuy is a data-driven platform that connects brands and retailers to relevant bloggers and influencers

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Mine & Yours

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Mine & Yours is an online store that offers clothes, bags, and accessories.

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Daizee Baby

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Daizee Baby is the maker of the patented Hybrid Diaper product line that is produced in Canada with compostable plant-based components.

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Cowell Auto Group

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Cowell Auto Group is a chain of car dealerships that offers new and pre-owned vehicles along with parts and service with a caring approach.

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Greenlines

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Greenlines is a developer of carbon revenue generator systems for the mobility and e-commerce sectors.

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Farmboy Fine Arts Inc.

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Site Specific Custom Art Installation

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Spread EM Kitchen

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SPREAD’EM KITCHEN makes nut based dairy-alternatives like cheese, spreads, dips and butter.

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Urist Cosmetics

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Urist Cosmetics is a retail company that specializes in high quality naturally skin care products produces naturally derived ingredients.

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Fluevog Shoes

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John Fluevog designs and creates unique boots, sandals, formal, and casual shoes for men and women.

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Moe’s Home Collection

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Moe’s Home is a wholesale furniture company sustainable for retail & eCommerce.

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CHANNEL GATE

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CHANNEL GATE is a digital platform company that helps furniture manufacturers and retailers.

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RIMEX

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RIMEX Supply engages in the manufacturing of automobile parts with a focus on the inception and repairs of wheels.

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The Authentic T Shirt Company

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The Authentic T-Shirt distributes a wide selection of branded apparel from sport shirts, woven shirts, outerwear, t-shirts.

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NCIX

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NCIX is a online computer hardware and software retailer based company.

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Trends Electronics International

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Trends Electronics International is a consumer electronics marketing company located in Burnaby.

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Artisaire

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Artisaire offers a wide range of wax seals, stamps, sealing wax beads, melting tools, swatches, envelopes, ribbon and finishing supplies.

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Milo Enterprises

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Milo Enterprises is an e-commerce company that provides daily-life useful products.

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Your Dollar Store With More

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Your Dollar Store with More is dollar store franchise chain with over 125 locations across Canada.

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English Bay Batter

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English Bay Batter, a Vancouver-based bakery business.

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Crelogix

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Crelogix is a retail financial services company located in Burnaby.

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T-shirt.ca

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T-shirt.ca offers a wide selection of blank T-shirts, sweatshirts and other promotional apparel at wholesale prices.

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BC Bud Supply

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BC Bud Supply is an online shop that sells marijuana products.

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Boned Broth

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Boned Broth is committed to produce freshest, and most nutrient-packed broths in the world.

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DriveCX

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Customer Experience Management – “Helping teams deliver amazing customer experiences”

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Fuud

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Fuud delivers easy to prepare chef-inspired recipe kits to busy people who want to rediscover the joy of cooking.

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Eva Varro

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Eva Varro is an online and offline store that design and sell clothing, apparel and accessories for women.

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Valor Fireplaces

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Valor Fireplaces manufactures and supplies a wide range of radiant gas fireplaces, gas stoves, fireplace inserts and outdoor fireplaces.

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