Despite Economic Challenges, Edmonton Retail Leasing Market Experiences Growth and Expansion: JLL Report/Interview
Edmonton is seeing increased demand for retail space as new retailers enter the market in the athletic, fashion and luxury sectors.
Bloor Street Luxury Run in Toronto Adds Saint Laurent Flagship as Area TransformsÂ
Saint Laurent’s substantial Toronto flagship features a brutalist concrete facade, and is the latest luxury brand to open a large storefront on the former ‘Mink Mile’.Â
Montreal’s Le Groupe Brande Thrives with Lightspeed Capital: A Case Study in Expansion and Efficiency
Le Groupe Brande is leveraging Lightspeed Capital and its merchant cash advance system to fuel expansion plans, while also allowing the retailer to streamline operations, cut costs and experience significant efficiency gains.
Disposable Income Spent on Food by Canadians Varies by Provincial Tax Rates [Op-Ed]
Sylvain Charlebois says that there's a noteworthy correlation to food spending in Canada and the tax rates levied upon their earnings.
Royalmount in Montreal Announces Major Retail Tenants and Food Hall Ahead of August 2024 Grand Opening [Interview]
The highly anticipated development will include a mix of luxury brands and other retailers, foodservice businesses, and entertainment unlike anything that Montreal has seen.
Home Société Group Expands Ontario Footprint with Opening of 1st Standalone MUST Stores in Toronto and Mississauga [Interview/Photos]
The Quebec-based home furnishings retailer says it plans to open stores across the country after launching its MUST nameplate in Ontario this month.
Lower Income Households in Canada Struggling to Afford Groceries Despite Increased Trudeau Government Spending [Op-ed]
Sylvain Charlebois discusses a concerning trend showing lower-income Canadians are going hungry as food prices rise.
Apple and Alo Yoga to Open Flagship Stores at Ste-Catherine and De la Montagne Intersection in MontrealÂ
The brands will anchor a key corner in the downtown core that is also anchored by Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, spelling confidence in downtown ahead of the opening of Royalmount in August.Â
Anatomy of a Leader: Shashi Behl, Founder of Joydrop
She discusses her career as an entrepreneur over the years, and how she founded the unique jewellery brand Joydrop which has seen commercial success.
Canadian Consumer Report by Adyen Reveals Key Insights on Shopping Trends, Payment Preferences, and Technological Advancements [Interview/Feature]
With trends like buy now, pay later options, demand for faster checkouts, and the influence of social media on purchasing, retailers must adapt to meet evolving consumer expectations says the study.
SUKOSHI MART Opens Its Largest Store Yet, Elevating the Asian Beauty and Lifestyle Shopping Experience
The Asian beauty and lifestyle retailer has been expanding across Ontario, and has entered the Ottawa market with its first store.
Toronto-Based Brasa Peruvian Kitchen Targets New York City as it Plans Canadian and US Expansion
The concept began in 2021 as a ghost kitchen, followed by physical locations. The now popular chain is planning to open about 100 locations on the continent.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto Blows Other Canadian Malls Out of the Water in ICSC Productivity RankingsÂ
The centre is nearly $1,000 higher than the next shopping centre ranked in terms of sales per square foot, with a VP attributing it to the mall’s location, tenant mix and overall operations.Â
Calgary Retail Leasing Market Thrives Amid High Demand and Diminishing Supply: JLL Report
Population growth and a positive outlook for the oil industry are supporting long-term prospects, according to the report.