Mario Toneguzzi

Retailers Rank High Amongst Canada’s 40 Most Valuable Brands

A new study, the only one of its kind ranking financial data with in-depth consumer research, created a ranking with some surprising results.

Canadian Home Furnishings Retailer ‘EQ3’ Opens Impressive NYC Flagship Amid Expansion [Photos]

The stylish Winnipeg-based retailer has landed in the Big Apple with plans for global growth amid considerable success.

FYidoctors Acquires Quebec-Based Vision Care Chain Amid Significant Expansion [Exclusive]

The world’s largest optometrist-owned eye care company, based in Calgary, is growing its store network through acquisitions, with the latest being a well-known 22-store chain.

Canadian Apparel Retailer E-commerce Behind that of US Competitors: Expert

An industry analyst explains how Canada continues to lag behind the trend when compared to our neighbours to the south, and how the rise of e-commerce will pose an even bigger challenge.

Chinese Grocery Giant ‘Sungiven Foods’ to Enter Canadian Market

The retailer, which has over 100 stores in China, will launch its Canadian expansion on the West Coast as it eyes an eventual cross-country expansion.

Calgary Co-Op to Redevelop Stores into Mixed-Use Projects

The innovative landlord is capitalizing under-utilized sites that it owns through intensification by adding new replacement stores, restaurants, office space, and residential towers.

Canadian Firm ‘prisma construction’ Expands Internationally

The highly respected 30-year-old Montreal-based retail construction specialist has completed its first project overseas, with plans for future growth.

Upscale Alberta-Based ‘Sunterra Market’ Grocery Concept Looks to Expansion with Newest Store

The family-owned chain, started with a single location in downtown Calgary in 1990 which is seeing renovations, is focusing on quality as it looks to the future with a mall-based location in Red Deer and other future storefronts.

Canadian Fashion Retailer ‘ADDITION ELLE’ Shifts Strategy with New In-Store Brands and Sizing

The retailer is adding new popular brands to address consumer demand, and is also growing its size offerings while encouraging body positivity.

Why it’s a Bad Idea for Le Chateau to Enter the US Market: Expert

An industry expert discusses the challenges that the established Canadian retailer will face as it prepares to make a move into the hyper-competitive US market.

Canadian Online Furniture Retailer ‘Article’ Continues to See Explosive Growth

The company continues to innovate as it was ranked No. 1 on the  2019 Growth 500 list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies for a second consecutive year, with five-year revenue growth of 24,182 per cent.

Chatters Hair Salon Chain Launches Aggressive Expansion

The Canadian company is expanding its operations nationally with a focus on new markets, including working with major shopping centre landlords as well as two leading brokerages.

Prairie Mall Grande Prairie Alberta Adding New Retailers

The Grande Prairie, AB mall is adding new retailers to its roster to better serve their growing shopper-base and provide an improved experience.

Canadian Retail Expert Discusses Changes to the Industry

Oberfeld Snowcap’s Eileen Halpin-Tarrant says that she has witnessed major changes over her 35-year career by working with landlords and retailers.

Tremblant Pedestrian Village to Add New Retailers

The Laurentian Mountains resort is preparing to house world-class retail concepts to meet pent-up consumer demand and further unlock the village retail potential.

Saskatoon’s Midtown Plaza Adding New Tenants Amid Centre Overhaul

Downtown Saskatoon’s enclosed shopping centre, a leader in the region, is seeing substantial investments that include new retail tenants, renovations, and a new food hall.

McArthurGlen Vancouver Designer Outlets Unveils 2nd Phase with Plans for 3rd Phase

The unique European-looking luxury outlet centre has unveiled a second phase bringing the centre to about 100 stores, with plans for a third phase in 2022.

Canadian Chain ‘Quesada Burritos & Tacos’ Launches Aggressive Expansion

The Mexican-themed chain, which has launched a Beyond Meat offering, is on pace to open 25 to 30 stores annually with room for 300 locations, says its founder.

‘The Brick’ Launches Expansion with Innovative Flagship Store Prototype [Photos]

Canada’s largest retailer of furniture, appliances, mattresses and electronics will roll out elements of innovation as it opens new stores and distribution centres.

Canadian Retail Expert Launches Retail Management Education Programs

The affordable online retail leadership development programs, called ‘retailu,’ are being launched by a seasoned professional aiming to help the industry thrive.

Mixed Use ‘Township’ Project in Calgary Announces Retail Tenants

The 60-acre 1.5 million square foot project will become the ‘epicentre for south Calgary’, according to JLL broker Trevor Thomas.

Toronto’s ‘Beach Village’ Sees Revival Amid Streetfront Retail Challenges

An aggressive retail revitalization plan was launched during a difficult time that included a 13% vacancy rate and negative media coverage about the area.

Independent Retailer ‘Cocktail Emporium’ to Expand with New Location

The retailer formerly named ‘BYOB’ will open its third storefront in a busy location as it innovates to attract locals and tourists.

PR Maven Natasha Koifman Launches Unique Concept Store [Photos]

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.

Canadian Online Dress Brand ‘Park + Fifth’ Expands Offerings and Grows Physical Retail Storefronts

The BC company began as an online made-to-measure business and has grown to become a retailer focused on bridesmaids, wedding dresses and social attire, with stores in three provinces and plans for rapid growth.
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