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BRIEF: Sports Experts to Open Futuristic Flagship, Endy Gets Physical with Urban Barn
BRIEF: Sports Experts to Open Futuristic Flagship, Endy Gets Physical with Urban Barn

Other News: K-Swiss collab for Black History Month, Aldo partners with Addition Elle on new line, Fast Time Jewellery Repairs opens 1st inline store, Cadillac opens largest location in North America in Calgary, Ripndip pop-up coming to Vancouver, Saks flagship to see beauty hall reno. 

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eTail Canada Conference 2019 Releases Full Agenda
eTail Canada Conference 2019 Releases Full Agenda

This year's eTail Canada conference will be held May 7-9, 2018 in downtown Toronto, and it has just released its full agenda as well as a significant industry report.

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Upscale Rosedale Retailer Launches Innovative ‘Shoppable Apartment’
Upscale Rosedale Retailer Launches Innovative ‘Shoppable Apartment’

Hopson Grace has expanded to include an experiential second level ‘one bedroom apartment’ containing a curated assortment of tasteful goods, as the retailer differentiates itself with an aim to revolutionize the wedding and gift registry business in this country. 

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Morphe Cosmetics Launches Canadian Store Expansion
Morphe Cosmetics Launches Canadian Store Expansion

The popular beauty brand launched its first Canadian location last month, and it plans to open stores across the country over the next few years. 

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White Paper Discusses How Retailers Can Reduce Costs and Boost Profitability With Workforce Technology
White Paper Discusses How Retailers Can Reduce Costs and Boost Profitability With Workforce Technology

An insightful study by Kronos discusses how, at a time of unprecedented competition, retailers can get ahead by uncovering efficiencies with effective workforce management.

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Atrium Toronto Launches Pop-Up Retail Initiative
Atrium Toronto Launches Pop-Up Retail Initiative

The massive mixed-use commercial centre, located at the busiest pedestrian intersection in Canada, is making several spaces available for temporary retail activation as it addresses the rapidly growing trend being seen across Canada.

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Canadian Fashion Brand ‘JAC by JC’ Announces 35 Stores in China Amid Explosive Growth
Canadian Fashion Brand ‘JAC by JC’ Announces 35 Stores in China Amid Explosive Growth

Part 2 on JAC by JC: The Canadian brand left Canada for China where it has seen incredible success, and now has plans to open stores in Canada as well as worldwide.

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Thoughts and Observations from the Floor of the ICSC Whistler Conference
Thoughts and Observations from the Floor of the ICSC Whistler Conference

Arlyn Stoik provides thoughts and observations from the floor of the ICSC Whistler Conference.

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Louis Vuitton to Open Large Standalone Store at West Edmonton Mall
Louis Vuitton to Open Large Standalone Store at West Edmonton Mall

The iconic luxury brand is opening freestanding stores across Canada as it grows its operations in this country. The new Edmonton store will also result in the closure of a downtown boutique as luxury retail shifts to the suburbs.

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Why More Canadian Mall Landlords Should Utilize Apple Maps for Customer Navigation
Why More Canadian Mall Landlords Should Utilize Apple Maps for Customer Navigation

Customer experience expert Larry Leung explains the benefits of landlords including their properties in Apple Maps, as the world of tech and brick-and-mortar converge and consumers seek out information prior and during visits. 

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‘The Well’ to Transform Downtown Toronto Neighbourhood 
‘The Well’ to Transform Downtown Toronto Neighbourhood 

The project, which is a first of its kind in Canada, will transform a section of central Toronto while providing retail options currently unavailable nearby.

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Five Mistakes Canadian Retail Tenants Make When Negotiating Their Lease Renewal
Five Mistakes Canadian Retail Tenants Make When Negotiating Their Lease Renewal

Retail tenants often leave a lot on the table when negotiating a commercial lease renewal. One of the biggest mistakes is assuming that everything will go smoothly.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 15, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 15, 2019

First Capital Realty Aims to be Canada's 1st 'Super-Urban' REIT, Refugee Chocolate Maker Plans to Hire 50 by 2022, Canadian Tire Surpasses Expectations, Canada Goose Reports Strong Numbers and New Quebec Factory, London Drugs Opening in Vancouver's Kits, Cannabis Retailers Scrambling to Open Ontario Stores in Time.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 14, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 14, 2019

Retailers Turing to Subscription Programs for Loyalty, Niagara Falls Target Box Acquired for Canadian Tire Store, Canadians Visit Online Retailers Using Mobile Devices More than Computers, 71% of Cannabis in Canada Still From Black Market, What Retailer Workers Would Like to Say to Customers but Can't.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 13, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 13, 2019

Aurora Cannabis Captures 20% of Canadian Market, Loblaw Launches No-Name Brand Beer in Ontario, Amazon Expands Prime/Same Day Delivery in Canada, Shopify Reports Smaller Loss.

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No Canadian Retail News From Around the Web due to Rogers Internet Outage in GTA
No Canadian Retail News From Around the Web due to Rogers Internet Outage in GTA

Due to a series of Internet outages by Rogers, we were unable to put together today’s news from around the web. We will be back tomorrow and hopefully the issue will have been sorted.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 11, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 11, 2019

Some stores starting to remove self-checkout machines, drinkable THC could hit alcohol revenue, LCBO adding security guards to deter thefts, rural Calgary mega-mall to go ahead.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 8, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 8, 2019

Paper Receipts a Cancer Risk for Canadian Retail Workers, Ikea Canada Launches Refugee Employment Program, Wicker Emporium Returns Under New Ownership, Ontario Cannabis Lottery Winner Disqualified for Rules Violation, Ontario Launches Mandatory Cannabis Staff Training.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 7, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 7, 2019

Sunrise Records Bets on Vinyl, Tim Hortons Settling Lawsuits with Franchisees, Westmount Retailers Struggling with Taxes/Rent, Toronto's 1st Pot Shop Coming to Cumberland Street in Yorkville.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 6, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 6, 2019

National Bank Predicts Worst Year in a Decade for Consumer Spending, Indigo Q3 Results Severely Hit by Canada Post Strike, Birks Launches WeChat Mini Program, Victoria's Tillicum Mall Acquired. Kit and Ace Co-Founder JJ Wilson Launches Own Fashion Label.

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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 5, 2019
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 5, 2019

Harry Rosen Marks 65 Years, PC Optimum Cardholders Lose Points, SPUD Launches Canada's 1st Fresh Food Digital Marketplace, Newfoundland Town Ditches Plastic Bags, Edmonton Community Launches Competition Bureau Campaign Sobeys Over Vacant/Restrictive Development Site.

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