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Sobeys to Transform Vancouver's Toys "R" Us into Grocery Store

6/4/2025

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Sobeys is set to transform the former Toys "R" Us location on W Broadway in Vancouver into a grocery store, with construction kicking off on May 26, 2025. This area, currently devoid of grocery options, is poised for growth thanks to new residential projects. However, the fate of the iconic Bowmac sign and the parking lot hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

Sobeys is set to transform the former Toys "R" Us location on W Broadway in Vancouver into a grocery store, with construction kicking off on May 26, 2025. This area, currently devoid of grocery options, is poised for growth thanks to new residential projects. However, the fate of the iconic Bowmac sign and the parking lot hangs in the balance.