Douglas Todd: Meet the man who knows why many Vancouver storefronts are in distress
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Douglas Todd: Meet the man who knows why many Vancouver storefronts are in distress
Lewis Silverberg, 75, has intensely studied where independent shops are dying, where look-alike chains are dominating and where to get a great gelato. He has guidelines for success.
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By Douglas Todd
Published Jun 24, 2026
Last updated 1 hour ago
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Jun 24, 2026