How Vancouver’s secondhand shops have become successful social-media retailers
High property taxes and COVID-19 restrictions have made social media the new virtual storefront for some Vancouver businesses.
High property taxes and COVID-19 restrictions have made social media the new virtual storefront for some Vancouver businesses.
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