Vancouver’s Latest Retail Openings: Activate, Adidas & Kolm

Keen on staying up-to-date on the newest shop, store, boutique, service and spa openings in the Lower Mainland? Look no further: we’ve got the latest retail news, below (and trust us, you’ve got to check them out in person!).

Kolm

Vancouver’s biggest sauna (it seats 50) awaits you at Kolm, where dim lights and terracotta walls set the ultimate calming vibe. The studio offers guided group classes with hot/ cold cycles that are themed by need: relax, recover, reconnect. Some offerings include breathwork and live crystal bowl playing in the sauna before a plunge in one of four custom tubs set at a breathtaking 0-4 C. The Kolm ethos encourages you to embrace discomfort to reap the benefits, so we plunged for the recommended 2 full minutes (it gets easier after the 30-second mark, promise) before popping back into the sauna, where our guide took essential oil requests for the next scented snowball she’d place on the hot rocks (lemongrass-lime, please). We left deeply rejuvenated and totally blissed out. Take note: some Kolm sessions are silent while others encourage socializing—like the After Hours, with dimmer lights and louder music—so be sure to pick the vibe that suits you best. #101 525 W. 8th Ave. —Katie Nanton

Activate

Coquitlam is levelling up its entertainment scene with the opening of Activate, an active gaming facility. This cutting-edge venue spans 9,756 square feet and houses 10 immersive game rooms, offering a thrilling mix of tech and teamwork. With viral games like Mega Grid, Strike and Laser, Activate brings gaming to life in a way that’s interactive, physical and endlessly fun. Perfect for groups, Activate’s games challenge you to strategize, co-operate and get moving—transforming a typical arcade visit into a full-body experience. With the added bonus of burning up to 750 calories in a single session, it’s an exhilarating way to stay active while having a blast. #108 1090 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam. —Noa Nichol

Adidas

Looking to improve your run game? Venture no further than the Home of Sport, which is what Adidas has dubbed its futuristic 35,000-square-foot flagship on Robson and Burrard. The first of its kind in Canada, this new store features a Run Lab, where you can have your stride analyzed via advanced biometric tech to receive a shoe recommendation. Find fashionably functional runners—like the Stella McCartney Ultraboost 5 collab—alongside trail running options and more. Finish your fit with apparel and accessories before popping by the Made for You space to have a few of your products personalized with locally inspired designs. If running’s not your thing, there’s still a tonne to browse and buy—like a classic pair of streetwear-staple (and celeb-fave) Adidas Samba OG sneakers or a bold pair of Hello Kitty-emblazoned Adifom Stan Smith mules. 750 Burrard St. —Katie Nanton