East Coast Lifestyle’s Bayers Lake retail store opened its doors to customers on Sept. 7, 2024. – ContributedArticle contentEast Coast Lifestyle is shutting down its Bayers Lake operation after just 13 months.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Nova Scotia clothing company first announced plans to build a comprehensive retail, office and warehouse location at 219 Hobsons Lake Drive in November 2021. The concept was to make it a ‘retail destination’ but also expand its corporate footprint to accommodate the company’s growth.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“We have outgrown our current office and warehouse space downtown and are excited to build a new space that will be a destination for all,” East Coast Lifestyle CEO Alex MacLean said in a news release at the time.Article content“We are looking to double our warehouse space to accommodate more inventory and options for more in-house production in the future. We envision this to be a space where we can continue to grow the brand.”Article contentDoors at the new facility opened to the public on Sept. 7, 2024, and the property featured a large retail space, outdoor terrace and food and drink trucks. Popular local french fries vendor Bud the Spud was the onsite restaurant.Article content A notice posted on the window at the East Coast Lifestyle store in Bayers Lake announcing its closure. Photo by Willy Palov /Chronicle HeraldArticle content“We intend to be a destination for people that really showcases what it means to live the East Coast Lifestyle,” MacLean added in his initial announcement. “Customers can come for a walk or bike ride, grab a coffee and relax at our cafe and shop our latest designs at the retail store.”Article contentArticle contentThe Bud the Spud truck is still at the site but the interior of the store has been cleared of all products and the remaining displays and furniture are being removed. MacLean couldn’t be reached for more details but the company did post a short update on social media.Article content The interior of East Coast Lifestyles Bayer’s Lake location on Tuesday. Photo by Willy Palov /Chronicle HeraldArticle contentArticle content“We’ve moved!” the post reads. “Thank you to everyone who visited and supported us at our Bayers Lake store – your love and loyalty means the world to us. We’re excited to announce that our office and warehouse operations have moved to a new location, and you can still shop with us every day at the Halifax Seaport, Mic Mac Mall and online.”Article contentMacLean founded the company in 2013 while studying business at Acadia University. It has since become the largest clothing brand in Atlantic Canada, with abundant online sales and multiple retail locations.Article contentEast Coast Lifestyle also has shops at Halifax Stanfield Airport and on the Cavendish boardwalk in P.E.I. Dozens of other retailers across Canada also stock their products, including Cleve’s Source for Sports and Pseudio.Article content
East Coast Lifestyle closes Bayers Lake store, warehouse
