Mountain Equipment Company

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Mountain_Equipment_Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb: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
gptkbp:industry outdoor recreation
gptkbp:language gptkb:French
English
gptkbp:logo MEC logo.svg
gptkbp:membership_model_ended 2020
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:cooperative_business_model
environmental advocacy
outdoor community involvement
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:outdoor_gear
gptkb:clothing
sporting goods
gptkbp:reorganizedAs 2020
gptkbp:sells gptkb: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 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mountain Equipment Company
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