Brandy Melville is a popular brand among teenage girls but it is unavailable to many Canadians. For places like the United States, United Kingdom, and even China, people can purchase items in store or order them online. In Canada there are only 3 stores in the entire country; one in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto. If anyone wants Brandy Melville, they'd have to ship it from another country and pay high taxes and duty fees, or buy from resellers that sell items for almost double the retail price. Here are some examples from Depop.

SCRUNCHIE:

retails for $4 CAD

sold on Depop for $10 shipped

ERICA CREWNECK

retails for $67 CAD

sold on Depop for $90 plus shipping

AMARA TANK

retails for $22 CAD

sold on depop for $35 plus shipping

These are some examples of the price gauging that happens on Depop. If Canadians are able to directly purchase Brandy Melville, they would no longer have to rely on unreliable package forwarders or resellers on platforms like Depop and Poshmark. From my personal experience, I am often reluctant to purchase any Brandy Melville items since the only ones available are second hand or sold double the retail price. Most people, myself included, don't want to spend at least $60 for a graphic tee shirt worth $30. Having Canadian stores or a website for Canada would not only benefit the teenagers who love this brand, but would also increase sales for the company itself.