Sales support local journalists in our newsroom.
Nov. 7, 2008 capped off an era of physical music sales in B.C., when the last A&B Sound store shuttered in North Vancouver.
Now, as CD sales surge once again, you can tip your cap to the famous local big-box retailer.
That’s right, we’re selling A&B Sound snapback hats, featuring the defunct chain’s iconic logo on an embroidered patch.
Aside from just looking good, wearing one of these could signal “I was there” or serve as a made-in-Vancouver conversation starter. One could also make a great gift for your sonic-savvy friend or loved one.
You should also know that buying one, or two, means you’re providing direct support to the local journalists in our newsroom.
Want to increase the swag level? We’ve got A&B T-shirts and hoodies too.
A far cry from the “hideous” purple-and-green shirts employees were forced to wear back in the day, we’ve been told our A&B merch is “better than the originals” by a former employee.
“I wear my A&B hoodie every boxing day,” says Laura Larson, who worked the floor at the A&B Sound on Seymour Street in the ’90s.
Visit Vancouver Is Awesome’s e-store for more merch featuring iconic logos from Vancouver’s past, as well as prints from local artists.