News CANADIAN NEWS June 29, 2026
S&S Canada To Open New Vancouver Distribution Hub
The facility, slated to be operational in Q4 2026, is twice the size of the current location and will house autonomous mobile robots and $50 million in inventory.
Key Takeaways
• S&S Canada (asi/90703), part of Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S (asi/84358), is opening a new Vancouver-area distribution centre that’s more than twice the size of its current facility.
• The new location will feature autonomous mobile robots and 20,000 additional pick locations, which S&S says will deliver broader product access, faster shipping and better service as customer expectations evolve.
• Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, the Annacis Island facility will strengthen S&S’s presence in Western Canada as it continues to grow following its parent company’s recent corporate rebrand.
S&S Canada (asi/90703) is expanding its presence in the West.
The Canadian division of Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S (asi/84358) will open a new Vancouver, BC, distribution centre in the coming months that’s more than twice the size of its current facility. The approximate $50 million investment in inventory, plus autonomous mobile robots and additional 20,000 pick locations, will help streamline service and improve order quality for clients in the region and across Canada.
“This expansion represents a significant investment in our Canadian business and reinforces our long-term commitment to the region,” said Enrique Escalona, vice president and general manager of S&S Canada who joined the company in early June. “Our customers are central to everything we do, and we’re excited to bring advancements to this facility that will better support their businesses.”
S&S Canada says the hub is on track to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2026.
“This investment represents much more than square footage and broader inventory,” said Josh Clark, chief operating officer of S&S. “It’s an investment in our people, our customers and the long-term future of our company. Expanding our Vancouver operations strengthens our ability to serve customers across Canada while creating a more scalable and efficient network for future growth. As customer expectations continue to evolve, this expansion positions us to deliver broader product access, faster fulfillment and the high level of service our customers count on.”
The new facility will be on Annacis Island, located on the Fraser River in Delta, BC, between Burnaby and Surrey, and marks a noteworthy investment for the region.
“S&S’s decision to relocate to Annacis Island reinforces the asset as a core, high-performing industrial node advancing our broader objective of driving value through strategic leasing,” said Robert Duteau, executive vice president of investment at Grosvenor Property Canada, “and aligns with our refined strategy centred on investing in Canada for the long term.”
With estimated 2024 North American promotional products revenue of $3.6 billion, S&S ranked second on Counselor’s most recent list of the largest suppliers in the industry. The new ranking is due out in July.
S&S recently announced a rebrand, dropping “Activewear” from its name and unveiling a new logo and tag line.