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Pandora's Box is a mid-sized regional shopping center located in East Vancouver, British Columbia, spanning 450,000 square feet with 85 tenants across two levels. Opened in 1992 and renovated in 2018, it serves as a community hub for nearby neighborhoods including Burnaby and New Westminster. The property benefits from proximity to major transit lines, including SkyTrain stations within a 10-minute walk, enhancing accessibility for commuters.
Tenant mix includes a balanced blend of national anchors like a 50,000 sq ft Save-On-Foods grocery store, fashion retailers such as H&M and Old Navy, and local boutiques focusing on apparel and accessories. Dining options feature quick-service eateries like Subway and A&W, alongside casual sit-down spots. Occupancy stands at 92% as of late 2025, with average base rents around CAD 45 per sq ft annually, reflecting stable demand in a market with 4.5% vacancy rates for suburban retail spaces per CBRE reports.
Leasing advantages include flexible term options from 5-10 years and tenant improvement allowances up to CAD 50 per sq ft for qualifying lessees. However, the center faces challenges from e-commerce pressures and competition from larger destinations like Metrotown Mall, which draws higher footfall. Sales per sq ft average CAD 450, below the Vancouver metro average of CAD 550, indicating moderate performance.
Demographic profile targets middle-income families with household incomes of CAD 70,000-100,000, supported by a trade area population of 150,000 within a 5-km radius.
Operational quality is solid with modern HVAC systems post-renovation, but parking ratios at 4.2 spaces per 1,000 sq ft may strain during peak hours. Market factors include rising transit-oriented development boosting pedestrian traffic, yet economic slowdowns could impact discretionary spending in non-essential retail categories.
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Hours of Operation
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| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Footfall
The primary trade area encompasses 150,000 residents within 5 km, with a median age of 38 and average household income of CAD 85,000, per 2024 Nielsen data. Footfall averages 8,000 daily visitors, peaking at 12,000 on weekends, driven by local families and young professionals. This supports steady traffic for everyday essentials but limits high-end luxury retail viability due to the middle-class profile. Risks include shifting demographics from urban densification, potentially increasing competition for casual dining and apparel spaces.
Competition and Market Position
Pandora's Box holds a niche as an affordable, convenience-oriented center amid Vancouver's saturated retail landscape, where enclosed malls like CF Pacific Centre dominate with 15 million annual visitors. Nearby competitors include Brentwood Town Centre, 3 km away, offering similar tenant mixes but higher occupancy at 95%. Strengths lie in lower rent pressures compared to downtown properties (CAD 45 vs. CAD 70 per sq ft), aiding smaller retailers. Drawbacks involve market saturation in fashion categories, with 20% of Vancouver retail space dedicated to apparel per ICSC reports, leading to potential oversupply and sales dilution from online alternatives.
Lease Terms and Risks
Base rents range from CAD 40-55 per sq ft, with additional common area maintenance fees of CAD 12-15 per sq ft, negotiable for anchor tenants. Lease structures favor 7-year terms with 3% annual escalations and options for renewal. Advantages include co-tenancy clauses protecting against anchor vacancies. However, risks encompass aging infrastructure in non-renovated wings, potentially requiring capex from lessees, and exposure to economic volatility in British Columbia's retail sector, where 2025 projections show 2-3% sales growth per Retail Council of Canada, tempered by inflation and supply chain issues affecting merchandise costs.
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