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"In 2001, we decided on the City of Langley for the opening of a new, rebranded Army & Navy store. With a great location, a strong population base, a vibrant and growing economy, lots of parking, and the progressive, can-do attitude of City officials, the City of Langley was the best overall place. Five years later, our Langley store is exceeding our expectations! We couldn't be more thrilled!"

Glenn McPherson
Director of Marketing
ARMY & NAVY STORES
(6 stores in Western Canada)

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Retail & Services

Centrally located in the Lower Mainland Economic Region, the City of Langley has become a hub of retail activity. People come from all over the Lower Mainland just to shop in Langley and enjoy the convenience of great selection, great prices, and plenty of free parking -- all in very close proximity.

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Trade Market

The City of Langley enjoys an overall retail trade area population of approximately 500,000 people (est. 2005), an estimated growth rate at about 2%, and an average household income of $67,225 (which is significantly greater than the provincial benchmark). The City of Langley's primary trade area (roughly 185,000 people) currently enjoys an estimated retail expenditure potential of roughly $1.5 billion. The secondary trade area has a population of 82,000 and a retail expenditure potential of $1.17 billion.

For more information, download the Retail Area Trade Study (2005) - [PDF 7.8MB]. Also see more information on Langley's Regional Town Centre at GVRD's Livable Centres.

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Shopping Areas

Plenty of free parking, combined with three distinct shopping experiences (namely the Willowbrook Shopping Centre, Downtown Langley, and the Big Box Retailers/Store Plazas) has made Langley the retail mecca of the Fraser Valley.

Willowbrook Shopping Centre

With 640,000 square feet of retail commercial space and 150 stores, Willowbrook Shopping Centre is one of the largest shopping centres in Greater Vancouver. Anchored by such notable stores as the Bay, Sears, Zellers, Sport Check and Toy R'Us, people come from all over the Fraser Valley for Langley's selection, convenience and great prices.

Big Box Stores & Plazas

Langley Regional Town Centre External Link is growing as a destination for Big Box stores. Economical space and a central location have made Langley a hot spot for many notable retailers, including (but not limited to) the Army & Navy, The Brick, Costco, Walmart, The Source, Future Shop, Best Buy, Visions, Home Depot, Revy, Mikasa, Liberty, Home Sense, Pier1 Imports, Spence Diamonds, Winners, Real Canadian Superstore, Safeway, Save-on-Foods, IGA, Office Depot, Staples, and more.

NOTE: A complete and comprehensive listing of notable Langley stores is not currently available on this site. To add your store to this list, contact the webmaster.

Downtown Langley

Pedestrian-friendly Downtown Langley External Link is developing a reputation as the place to be ... for a comfortable, complete, and fulfilling shopping experience. People come from all across the Lower Mainland to explore our unique shops. Whether you are looking for that one-of-a-kind piece of furniture, art or houseware ... or that distinct piece of clothing, Downtown Langley offers a selection that is second to none.

Come and explore our 500 shops, restaurants and services External Link and you'll find that Downtown Langley offers much more than great prices, superb selection and superior service. With open court yards, friendly merchants, and lots of interesting things to see, you'll discover that Downtown Langley offers a wonderful, relaxed and even inspiring shopping experience.

  • Learn more about Downtown Langley External Link
  • Download our Downtown Langley Repositioning Study - [PDF 165KB]
  • Download the Downtown Revitalization Summary - [PDF 535KB]
  • View the Downtown Parking Map External Link

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Opportunities

The City of Langley offers a number of opportunities for retail and service businesses. In particular, independent research has indicated that distinct opportunities exist in ... higher-order fashion, housewares, specialty stores, and restaurants as well as public and private recreation, entertainment and social facilities.

Specifically in Downtown Langley -- the cultural and social centre for the City of Langley -- there is a growing trend for arts-related businesses and complementary businesses to cluster in the downtown core. This area has also been targeted for mixed-use and residential densification.

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Hot Links

  • Download the Retail Area Trade Study (2005) - [PDF 7.8MB]
  • Download our Downtown Langley Repositioning Study - [PDF 165KB]
  • Download the Downtown Revitalization Summary - [PDF 535KB]
  • Langley Regional Town Centre (GVRD) aerial view map and area details. External Link

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