The Columbian

Black Friday shoppers pass in front of customers waiting in line at Bath and Body Works on Friday at the Vancouver Mall. Black Friday seemed to return to its pre-pandemic level as the parking lot filled and store owners had busier crowds return with no building capacity limits.

Holiday season off to busy start on Black Friday at Vancouver Mall

November 26, 2021, 3:28pm Business

It was still dark outside when Black Friday shoppers began lining up outside the doors of Macy’s at Vancouver Mall. The store opened at 6 a.m., and about 12 people had lined up by then. Read story

A two-story Christmas tree sits among hanging holiday lights at Vancouver Mall, which is already in Christmas mode. The mall is also at near peak capacity with tenants after eight new stores opened in eight weeks. Retailers are expecting a busier than average year, especially with no indoor capacity limits.

Clark County retailers are stocked, ready to welcome holiday shoppers

November 21, 2021, 6:05am Business

Leah Pickering, owner of Kazoodles toy store in Vancouver, placed an order for Christmas puzzles in May. On Tuesday, she found out that they might not arrive by Christmas. Read story

Crews are converting the former Howard Johnson hotel into Bertha Cain Baugh Place, a future shelter for the homeless, near the Vancouver Mall. The city council approved a code update on Monday to remove language that previously differentiated between hotels and shelters for zoning purposes.

Vancouver City Council’s unanimous vote eliminates final hurdle for homeless shelter

August 19, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council voted unanimously Monday to update the city’s Commercial and Transient Lodging Use language, removing a clause that previously appeared to differentiate between homeless shelters and other lodging operations, such as hotels. Read story

Voodoo Doughnut plans to open a Vancouver location in this former bank building, now painted pink, near Vancouver Mall. At top, a neon sign that adorns the Voodoo Doughnut store in Portland's Old Town-Chinatown neighborhood.

Voodoo Doughnut coming to Vancouver in November

August 6, 2021, 6:05am Business

Portland’s landmark Voodoo Doughnut, known for its distinctive pink carryout boxes and wide range of over-the-top novelty offerings, is preparing to open a store in Vancouver. Voodoo Doughnut CEO Chris Schultz confirmed the plan this week. Read story

VAN MALL: Glen Johnson gets measured for new clothing with menswear designer David Ambrico at the Big Reveal event at Vancouver Mall.

Man receives new wardrobe at mall special event

July 18, 2021, 5:40am Community

Organizers at Vancouver Mall held a “Big Reveal” event for Glen Johnson, a 24-year-old local man with autism. Johnson, who has an interest in men’s fashion, was surprised with a wardrobe and other gifts during the June 26 event at the shopping center. Read story