Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
retail cooperative
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:MEC
|
| gptkbp:acquiredBy |
gptkb:Kingswood_Capital_Management
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Canada
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
sustainable sourcing
community grants carbon footprint reduction recycling programs |
| gptkbp:formerName |
gptkb:Mountain_Equipment_Co-op
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1971
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Bruce_Robinson
gptkb:Chris_Harris Jim Byers Al Gorman Peter Elzinga Roy Carter |
| gptkbp:headquarters_location |
gptkb:Vancouver,_British_Columbia,_Canada
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mountain Equipment Company
|
| gptkbp:industry |
outdoor recreation
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
English |
| gptkbp:logo |
MEC logo.svg
|
| gptkbp:membership_model_ended |
2020
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
environmental advocacy
outdoor community involvement cooperative business model |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
transitioned from cooperative to private ownership in 2020
faced financial difficulties in late 2010s store closures and restructuring in 2020 |
| gptkbp:numberOfLocations |
20
|
| gptkbp:ownedBy |
gptkb:Kingswood_Capital_Management
|
| gptkbp:products |
gptkb:clothing
outdoor gear sporting goods |
| gptkbp:reorganizedAs |
2020
|
| gptkbp:sells |
outdoor gear
travel accessories outdoor apparel cycling gear backpacking gear running gear skiing equipment paddling equipment |
| gptkbp:targetMarket |
outdoor enthusiasts
adventure travelers recreational athletes |
| gptkbp:website |
https://www.mec.ca/
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:MEC
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|