Retail Insider profiles the international brands that entered the Canadian market by opening stores over the 12 months of 2023, discussing how and when they arrived and what's planned in terms of any expansion.
Retail Insider provides its annual tally of international brands that entered Canada by opening stores, as well as insights on current expansion plans.
A flood of store closing announcements this year are causing concern to the industry, while international retailers continue to enter the country seeking a piece of the pie. Despite economic and other challenges, there are bright spots.
Despite the economy and currency, a remarkable number of international retailers came to Canada last year. We list and describe 28 brands that entered Canada by opening freestanding locations.