Mountain Equipment Coop

• Mountain Equipment Co-op sold to private U.S. investment firm

  MEC was founded in Vancouver in 1971, and currently has more than five million members and 22 stores across Canada.​

  Economy

  Sep 14, 2020
  
• MEC eliminates 200 positions as pandemic drags on

  The company announced more than 1,300 temporary layoffs in March, when it temporarily closed all of its 22 stores.

  Economy

  Jul 12, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus fears dash opening day plans at new MEC Vancouver flagship store

  A bouldering wall and the equipment rental program have both been put on hold at the new Olympic Village location due to COVID-19 concerns.

  Mar 8, 2020
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• MEC regains crown as Canada’s most trusted brand, says new report

  Rounding out the top three are the Canadian Automobile Association, which swapped places with MEC last year, and Costco.

  Canada

  May 1, 2019
• Calgary businesses discover going green can be good for the bottom line

  As Calgary businesses and organizations prepare for recycling rules that go into effect on November 1, some have discovered going green is also good for their bottom line.

  Environment

  Oct 25, 2016