Luxury Fashion Brand ‘St. John’ to Open Mink Mile Storefront
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It will be the second standalone store location in Canada for the US-based women’s fashion brand, known for its pricey knits popular with ‘ladies who lunch’.
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Canadian Retail Expert Launches Retail Management Education Programs
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The affordable online retail leadership development programs, called ‘retailu,’ are being launched by a seasoned professional aiming to help the industry thrive.
Read MoreCanadian Retail News From Around The Web: September 13, 2019
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Hudson's Bay Reports Loss as it Ditches 300 Brands, Dollarama Misses Expectations, Ontario Tuxedo Retailer Shutters.
Read MoreUK Toy Retailer ‘Hamleys’ to Enter Canada with Stores
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Founded in 1760 in London and now Indian-owned, Canada is part of the international expansion plans for the iconic toy retailer, which could be a threat to local chains such as Toys ‘R’ Us.
Read MoreMixed Use ‘Township’ Project in Calgary Announces Retail Tenants
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The 60-acre 1.5 million square foot project will become the ‘epicentre for south Calgary’, according to JLL broker Trevor Thomas.
Read MoreCanadian Retail News From Around The Web: September 12, 2019
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Giant Tiger Expands Loyalty Program, Roots Reports Q2 Loss, Lululemon Launches Streetwear Label, 'Symbolic Front Door' Design Revealed for Vancouver's Oakridge Centre.
Read MoreJLL Releases Informative Report on Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville Retail Transformation [Feature]
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The leading brokerage provided an overview of the rapidly-changing high-end retail node, with one industry expert explaining that big things are to come.
Read MoreToronto’s ‘Beach Village’ Sees Revival Amid Streetfront Retail Challenges
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An aggressive retail revitalization plan was launched during a difficult time that included a 13% vacancy rate and negative media coverage about the area.
Read MoreFashion Rentals, Vintage and Off-Price Could Threaten Traditional Canadian Retailers: Expert
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Industry stylist Yana Brikker discusses how full-priced retailers could lose market share as clothing rental companies, vintage and clearance retailers rapidly grow operations in this country.
Read MoreToronto Fall Retail Job Fair Seeks Retailers Seeking Employees
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Hundreds of job seekers will attend the downtown Toronto Reference Library on Tuesday, September 17th for the event that pairs retailers with job seekers ranging from entry-level to management.
Read MoreCanadian Retail News From Around The Web: September 10, 2019
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Cath Kidson Pop-ups in Toronto Could Lead to Permanent Stores in Canada, Fresh Market Whistler BC Opening, Famed Restaurant Hardware Grill Closes in Edmonton.
Read MoreIndependent Retailer ‘Cocktail Emporium’ to Expand with New Location
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The retailer formerly named ‘BYOB’ will open its third storefront in a busy location as it innovates to attract locals and tourists.
Read MoreCanada’s Top Shopping Centres to be Ranked in RCC Study
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A new Special Edition Canadian Retailer: Physical Retail 2019 welcomes content on the latest trends in the industry as part of Retail Council of Canada’s Annual Shopping Centre study.
Read MoreCanadian Retail News From Around The Web: September 9, 2019
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Clothing Rental Rise, Lululemon Sees Incredible Growth, Galleria Mall Development in Toronto Set to Begin, Ontario Cannabis Store CEO Resigns, Fire at Edmonton's Southgate Mall Hudson's Bay, Nordstrom Rack to be Big Draw for Langley's Willowbrook Mall.
Read MorePR Maven Natasha Koifman Launches Unique Concept Store [Photos]
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The physical storefront, open for several days in Toronto, is part of an exciting ecommerce initiative that will see a portion of revenue directed to charities and causes.
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The international retail learning platform is working with retailers that are seeing considerable success in improved customer experience by implementing Progress Retail’s effective learning strategies to drive revenue, and profitability, while decreasing employee turnover by up to 61% in one year.