The Corner Store — Local services in Vancouver

I was looking forward to my first shopping experience when I saw a pair of sneakers I really wanted but due to working a very demanding job I could not make it into the store. I sent my partner to pick up my shoes as it stated in the advertisement you could only buy one pair in the size that would be your size. They refused to sell the shoes to my partner as he was male. When I asked the company why they stated that it was size based. My partner witnessed 2 other women purchase shoes without being asked their size or made to try them on. I received no response other then being told it’s a gimmick employed by “sneakerhead” culture. They refused a product or service based on gender and I would like to caution anyone against shopping here if they would like any customer service whatsoever. It’s clear this business is only to service a specific clientele. If they want to follow through with there discriminatory practices they could at least do what they say they do and have people prove a size. Really...

Each time I go into this shop the service is good and notably thoughtful. They know their product, they’re helpful with fit and the staff are easygoing but attentive. What made me write this review though was the respectful response I got when I told one of the staff, Seth, that as a Black woman I hated it when I go into public spaces and hear the N word and the B word coming through in the music. We talked about the origins of hip hop that were based on real social transformation and respect, and how systemic racism gets played out in the industrial music machine in public. He heard my lament and without a further word put one some new school Canadian hip hop ‘adjacent’ jazz/soul:electronica BadBadNotGood. I appreciated it a lot. They’re Pleasant brand of clothing is aptly named for this shop and the folks who work there at this Mount Pleasant...

I've purchased a few items from this store and wouldn't hesitate to recommend based on selection and service. That being said I bought a pair of pants from another store and I noticed these guys sold them. After explaining a problem I had with the pants that I thought might be a defect they went out of their way to show me how to get in touch with the brand (who is replacing my pants). I think this type of friendly service goes a long way and I because of this approach I will continue to...