Since we are all beyond sick on Coquitlam by now and its monopoly on H&M in the Lower Mainland, the news of the opening of a flagship store in Spring 2008 comes none too soon.

The store will take over most space that Holt Renfrew left vacant in the Pacific Center mall off Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, and promises to provide the full H&M experience without having to make a trek far out of ones way.

Just think: no more horrendous drives or Skytrain hops down to suburban hell! I can hardly contain myself. This store is said to have three levels (for men, women and children’s styles) spread over 33,000 square feet of retail space. According to Sandi Green (H&M Vancouver’s marketing director), the store will also be holding guest designer appearances and other special events among the full (yes, full) line of all H&M lines.

It’s almost the end of December; and Spring is fast approaching with only a minor count of months to go. Prepare yourself, the opening of this location will be a gong show. I suggest you book days off as soon as a date is announced.

UPDATE:

FLAGSHIP STORE DETAILS RELEASED!!