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204: Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Louis Vuitton Flagship, ‘Paul’ Bakery, Taschen and Holt Renfrew Restaurant Re-Rebrand

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This week Craig & Lee talk about Canada’s top mall announcement, Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre to open Louis Vuitton flagship, French Bakery ‘Paul’ and German book publisher ‘Taschen’ coming to Vancouver and Holt Renfrew re-rebranding their restaurants nationally.

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Discussed this episode:

  1. Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre Sees Remarkable Success as Canada’s Top Mall
  2. Louis Vuitton to Open Yorkdale Flagship

  3. BRIEF: French Bakery Concept Entering Canada, Holt Renfrew Rebrands All Restaurants, including:

    • French Bakery Concept ‘Paul’ to Enter Canadian Market
    • Luxury Book Publisher Taschen Opens Vancouver Retail Space
    • Holt Renfrew Rebrands In-Store Restaurants

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