THIRSTYYY:
Vancouver’s New Asian Convenience Store Story by Sarah Gordon
Photos by Carolynne Palla
Why have one ‘y’ when you can have three? Angel Peng, the founder and president of THIRSTYYY, explains the origin of the Vancouver-based convenience store’s name. “It is memorable, easy to recognize, simple and fun. It makes you feel thirsty with the extra y’s.” THIRSTYYY is a newcomer to Kerrisdale. The Japanese culture based Asian snack and convenience store opened in January 2022, with five other locations now open in Dunbar, Kitsilano, Point Grey, downtown Vancouver, and inside the UBC Nest. Additional stores are planned for West Broadway, and the company has its sight set on opening shops in Richmond and Tsawwassen. Angel points out that the Kerrisdale shop is larger than the Dunbar location. It sells almost
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the same products; however, the Kerrisdale store carries more cosmetic products and living necessities.
The convenience store’s concept is built on a Japanese style of marketing, management, and presentation with its clean and organized feel. Angel says, “The way we present and serve products is as important as the products themselves.” She adds, “THIRSTYYY is based on a condensed version of FamilyMart, which is found everywhere in Japan and Asia.”
June 15 - August 31, 2022
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