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Mario Toneguzzi

Mario Toneguzzi, based in Calgary, has more than 40 years experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, faith, city and breaking news, and business. He is the Senior News Editor with Retail Insider in addition to working as a freelance writer and consultant in communications and media relations/training. Mario was named as a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert in 2024.
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Low Industrial Space Vacancies Pose Challenges to Retailers in Canada

Retailers seeking space in warehouses are finding it challenging amid record-low availability, according to industry experts at JLL.
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3D Printing Footwear Company Opens 1st Retail Space [Photos]

Canadian footwear brand Casca, which creates customized styles using innovative technology, is looking to open multiple storefronts after testing a newly opened prototype.
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Canada Computers & Electronics Expands into Halifax with 1st Store

The rapidly growing retailer & continues its cross-Canada expansion with its first store opening in Nova Scotia.
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Canada Computers & Electronics Marks Success Ahead of Black Friday

The retailer, which is expanding by opening stores, expects to triple its business-to-business call centre with exponential growth.
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Marlborough Mall Announces Massage School to Occupy 137,000 Square Foot Sears Box

The Calgary shopping centre got creative in securing a single tenant for a vacated anchor space after Sears exited Canada in early 2018
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JLL Holiday Study Reveals Canadian Consumers Will Leverage Physical and Online Stores

The survey shows that Canadians of all age groups will utilize both channels while differences exist with budgets, gift ideas and primary destinations.
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Peak Performance Launches New Retail Concept in Canada Amid Store Expansion

The Sweden-based outdoor sports fashion brand chose Canada to showcase its second new store concept, and has plans to open stores in new Canadian markets such as Toronto and Vancouver
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FICO Offers Canadians Tips to Avoid Holiday Fraud

The leading global analytics company has compiled the top four tips to keep holiday shoppers safe.
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US Retailer Aéropostale to Re-Enter Canada with Aggressive Growth Strategy

The fashion retailer plans to open as many as 30 stores in 2020 after exiting Canada several years ago.
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‘Paris Jewellers’ Launches New Store Concept Amid Expansion

The retailer has seen success since its founding in 1987 with 26 stores now open, and is shifting its strategy with a new store design.
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Chinese Sports Retailer ‘Li Ning’ Expands into Canada with 1st Storefronts

Recognizing a significant Chinese population in this country, the Chinese leader in athletic apparel and footwear plans to open retail spaces across Canada. 

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Aussie Eyewear Retailer Bailey Nelson Continues Rapid Canadian Store Expansion

The successful eyewear retailer celebrated the opening of its 15th Canadian storefront, with plans for as many as 50 locations in Canada within the next three years.
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Edgy Outerwear Brand ‘Moose Knuckles’ Opens Manhattan Flagship Amid Multi-Store Expansion

The edgy brand’s state-of-the-art Soho flagship opened last week as the company looks to open standalone units in Canadian markets including Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spanish Beauty Brand ‘Equivalenza’ Enters Canada with Multi-Unit Store Expansion

The brand’s motto is “a perfume for everyone”, and its Canadian partner says that as many as 40 locations could open in this country over the next decade.
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Old Navy Marks Successful Canadian Store Expansion with 100th Location

The US-based retailer, which entered Canada in 2001 with 12 stores, sees continued growth in secondary markets with Canada being a key market for further expansion.
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Alberta Entrepreneur Expands Unique Ethical Fashion Line Amid ‘Slow Fashion’ Movement

As consumers re-evaluate consumption choices, W1 Hundred’s ‘hundred-mile’ initiative features made-in-Canada clothing using local wool fibre and hand-dying, while also being priced accessibly.
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Subway Canada to Overhaul Locations with New Offerings and Retail Design

More than 2,900 Canadian storefronts will be getting a fresh look, while the company introduces new flavours and enhanced customer service to go head-to-head with competition.
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Luxury Apparel Market in Canada to See Continuous Gains into 2023: Report

A Trendex reports provides insight into the future of retailing in Canada which will include more luxury brand stores as well as the closure of some high-end multi-brand retailers as brands target consumers directly
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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.
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Flexible Work Space Concept Targets Under-Utilized Retailers in Canada

The unique company is facilitating creating work spaces in retailers and other businesses that lack foot traffic during the day.
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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.
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Centralized Decisioning Key to Consistent Customer Engagement: FICO

Global analytics company, FICO, continues to innovate with solutions to help businesses collect and optimize customer information, resulting in a faster time to market and consistent customer engagement.
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