Retirement News !

Red Sky's 30th Anniversary & Retirement Announcement

2025 marks a significant milestone – Red Sky’s 30th anniversary! It is also the year we retire. This is the exit strategy we set in motion five years ago, and today, we are making it public. While we will certainly miss serving our many incredible customers and the daily joy of working on Granville Island, we know that all good things must come to an end, and so it is with Red Sky Clothing and Footwear.

We are deeply grateful for the wonderful staff who have worked with us over the years, some of whom have become dear friends. It has been a true pleasure watching them grow, not only professionally but personally, as they moved on to their "real professions" after working with us during their schooling or life transitions.

Being part of the Granville Island Business community has been an immensely rewarding experience. Serving as a member of the executive of GIBCA during the lead-up to and through the 2010 Olympics was particularly exciting. We are also proud to have been the founding sponsor of the Granville Island Chalk Art Contest. The best part of Granville Island is the fact that most of the businesses here are independently owned and operated, just like ours. It’s been a privilege to connect with so many fellow small business owners.

We’ve already reached out to thank our suppliers, many of whom have been with us for the entire 30 years. Strong partnerships like these are rare, and we value the lasting win-win relationships we've built. We’re glad to have had the chance to express our gratitude in person to many of them.

To our loyal customers: We will be holding our Retirement Sale starting January 17th, so be sure to visit us early and often to get the best selection. If you have any store credits or gift cards, please be sure to use them soon. The same goes for members of our loyalty program – while points do not hold a cash value, we encourage you to take advantage of your rewards while our inventory is at its best.

Thank you for being such a meaningful part of our professional lives over the past 30 years. We will cherish these memories always.

With gratitude,

Red Sky Clothing and Footwear