BCBusiness: Courtney Watkins on Building Canada’s Leading Luxury Resale Business

Mine & Yours was featured in BCBusiness in an article by founder Courtney Watkins, chronicling the company's journey from a 300-square-foot Vancouver storefront to one of Canada's leading luxury resale businesses. The feature reflects on the brand's founding in 2013, its role in pioneering the luxury resale market in Canada, and the evolution of consumer attitudes toward pre-loved fashion.

Watkins reminisces on Mine & Yours' growth to nearly 10,000 square feet of retail space across five locations and more than 80 employees, while emphasizing milestones including the opening of its Yorkville flagship and its partnership with Holt Renfrew. Watkins notes that the company experienced 54% year-over-year sales growth during one of its strongest months, reflecting the continued momentum of Canada's luxury resale market.

Watkins reinforces Mine & Yours' mission of creating an elevated, trusted luxury resale experience, stating that the company has always aimed to make buying pre-loved fashion feel aspirational rather than a compromise. She concludes that "The future of fashion is resale," positioning Mine & Yours as a leader in Canada's circular fashion movement. Overall, the feature showcases the brand's entrepreneurial success, national expansion, and lasting impact on transforming luxury resale into a mainstream shopping experience.

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