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Lids to Re-Open at Union Station in Downtown Toronto After More than a Decade

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
The brand exited Union Station in the earlier 2010s for an overhaul, and it now returns along with various other new retail tenants.

Victoria’s Secret To Relocate in Downtown Vancouver

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Lee Rivett -
Victoria's Secret has closed its Robson Street flagship and is moving to a downsized location following significant reductions in the chain's Canadian stores in 2020.

Hollister Opens New Location at CF Pacific Centre in Downtown Vancouver

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American clothing brand Hollister relocates to a new and more prominent location within the same shopping centre.

CDNGLOBAL Brokerage Expands into Toronto with Plans for Future Growth [Video Interview]

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Craig and Scott Mulligan, Managing Partner and Broker of Record at CDNGLOBAL, discuss an overview of CDN Global's recent expansion into the Toronto market.

Top Shopping Centres in Canada Evolving Experiential Elements to Grow Foot Traffic and Tenant Revenue [Interview]

News Mario Toneguzzi -
JLL’s Senior Marketing Director, Property Management, discusses how creating unique experiences tailored to local markets helps drive overall asset value through increased footfall and productivity.

Lightspeed Announces Global Rollout of its ‘Meet or Beat Promise’ as part of its Unified Payments & POS Initiative, Leverages AI 

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Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has officially expanded its 'Meet or Beat Promise' globally, ensuring that all eligible customers worldwide can now benefit from competitive payment processing rates when transitioning to its unified payments and POS platform. 

The Power of Long-Term Strategic Planning: Navigating Uncertainty with Vision and Purpose

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In times of great uncertainty, the standard thinking says to focus on being nimble and reactive. The standard thinking is wrong, according to two experts.

Pret a Manger Set to Open First Canadian Stand-alone Location in Toronto’s Financial District

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The storefront follows a two-year pilot project within A&W locations, which got mixed reviews in terms of quality and experience.

West Side Stories: From Retail Resilience to Remarkable Renewal

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Retail Council of Canada’s Retail West Conference on November 2, 2023, is a pivotal yearly conference for retailers in Western Canada to meet each other and discuss the opportunities for their brands and businesses. In this roundtable interview, hear what Sharon Hayles from Diane’s Lingerie, Jackie Ross from JRoss Recruiters, Polly Tracy from Best Buy and are looking forward to at this year’s event.

Generative AI Technology Takes Center Stage as Retail Leaders and IT Executives Prioritize Ethical Adoption

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New Research Highlights Surge in Interest and Concerns Over the Ethical Use of Generative AI in Business.

Mandy’s to Open Gourmet Salad Restaurant in Toronto’s Yorkville as Chain Expands [Exclusive Interview/Renderings]

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The popular Montreal-based foodservice concept is growing its presence in Toronto with multiple locations, including one behind a soon-to-open Saint Laurent flagship store.

Generative AI Reshapes Ecommerce Landscape: Revolutionizing Customer Experiences

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The world of online shopping is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the power of generative AI technology. Retailers with online sales are adopting...

Generative AI’s Impact on Ecommerce: Transformative Insights

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In the ever-evolving landscape of ecommerce, the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and online retailing represents a key advancement that warrants scrutiny. Generative...

Facing Sustainability’s Biggest Challenges Head-On

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What happens when Canada's retail giants unite with a sustainability mission? Transformation. Retail Council of Canada assembles top retail, CPG, manufacturing, technology, and policy leaders at the inaugural Retail Sustainability Conference on October 3, 2023 at the International Centre in Mississauga.

Square Ventures into the Canadian Cannabis Market with Jane Technologies Partnership

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Technology company Square, knowns for its innovative payment solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Jane Technologies, the premier online ordering platform service for...

Now or Never: Rallying Retailers to Lead the Charge in Sustainability

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With pressing concerns like climate change and waste accumulation, the pressure on retailers and manufacturers to champion environmentally friendly initiatives has surged. Deloitte Canada's Joe Solly, Partner & National Consumer Sustainability & Climate Leader shares his perspective on sustainability within the retail sector and why it is imperative for retailers, manufacturers, and policymakers to participate in upcoming Retail Sustainability Conference in Toronto on October 3, 2023, hosted by Retail Council of Canada.

Rise Up Retail Summit: Virtual Event September 19th

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The retail industry has faced its share of challenges in the past few years. Recognizing the need for innovation and resilience, April Sabral, founder...

Retail Technology Strain: How Managed Service Providers Offer Solutions for Enhanced Connectivity and Security

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New technology on retail networks is causing a strain, emphasizing the need for higher bandwidth, increased availability, and improved security, says an expert.

In-Sport Fashions Forges Landmark Distribution Deal with Allbirds for Canadian Market

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In-Sport will be handling distribution for Allbirds products in Canada including retail and online, while also distributing the brand to wholesale partners.

Consumers Distributing Retail Chain to be Revived by Veteran Entrepreneur [Interview] 

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Entrepreneur Marco Revah plans to resurrect Canada's Consumers Distributing brand with physical big-box showrooms, possibly in former Nordstrom stores, with a membership model and significant online presence.

Indispensable Insights for Retail Marketers on Leading Impactful Retail Campaigns 

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RCC’s Retail Marketing Conference 2023, curated by Canadian retail marketers for their retail industry peers, presents the most recent innovations in retail marketing. This one-day event offers dynamic discussions on the latest opportunities for consumer engagement and effective techniques, including leveraging AI in retail to elevate retail brands.

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Introduces Cutting-Edge Features to Empower Merchants

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Lightspeed Commerce Inc., a leading provider of unified point-of-sale (POS) and payments solutions, has unveiled its latest features that include Time Clock, Shipment History,...

Exceptional Roster of Speakers at eTail Canada Conference: Toronto September 27-28 2023

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The highly anticipated conference takes place in downtown Toronto this fall, including over 60 speakers discussing hot-button topics. 

Revamped Ground Floor at 33 Yonge Street in Downtown Toronto to Become Food Destination with 5 New Tenants [Exclusive]

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The entire street level of a prominent commercial building is being reimagined with big names opening new restaurant concepts.

Lightspeed Rolls Out Unified Payments, Unlocking Value for Merchants

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The global one-stop commerce platform for merchants is unifying its software offering with its payments offering, which the company’s president says will unlock value for customers.

Unleashing the Power of Retail Analytics: Pioneering the Future of Customer Insights

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Craig Patterson -
In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape in Canada and globally, the strategic deployment of data analytics has become paramount to achieving competitive advantage. From...

We’ll be Back Next Week, News From Around the Web Still Publishing

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Retail Insider will be publishing news stories again after July 11. In the meantime, we're still publishing our daily Canadian Retail News From Around the Web.

Rabba To Replace Shuttered Fresh City Farms on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
The Toronto-based grocery store will be opening in one of the most significant density of grocery brands in the city.

Inside Herschel Supply Co. New Banff Store in the Heart of the Canadian Rockies [Interview / Photos]

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Vancouver-based outdoor retailer has opened a new two-level at the corner of Banff Avenue and Wolf Street.

Arc’teryx To Open on Toronto’s Bloor Street Luxury Run in Toronto

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The North Vancouver-based outdoor retailer is one of two new retailers set to be announced for the Holt Renfrew Centre in the coming days.

Salesforce Tableau’s Generative AI Set to Revolutionize the Retail Industry [Interview]

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Tableau, a leading data analytics platform owned by Salesforce, is poised to disrupt the retail industry with its groundbreaking generative AI technology. Pedro Arellano, SVP...

eTail Canada Conference Returns to Toronto September 27-28 2023 

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The conference will be held again at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on King Street West in downtown Toronto, and will provide ample educational and networking opportunities.

Inside The First FOX HOME Store in Canada, at CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Photos]

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It's the first of eight locations set to open in Canada this year as Israel-based Fox Group continues to expand its retail operations.

Retailers are the Brink of Global Sourcing 2.0

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By Michael Song, Managing Director MS2 Retail Advisory. There is a trend in retail that is quietly gaining momentum. Savvy retailers are taking playbooks from Big...

Vancouver-Based Apparel Brand DUER Expands With New Ossington Avenue Storefront In Toronto

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Ossington continues to witness increased commercial activity, with brands establishing locally-inspired retail concepts.

RCC STORE Conference: May 30-31 in Toronto

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
The RCC STORE Conference, organized by the Retail Council of Canada, is the country’s biggest event for the industry, offering two days of learning...

Canada’s Ultimate Retail Rendezvous: Game-Changing Ideas, Epic Connections

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RCC STORE 23 is the most dynamic two days of learning and discussion about today’s most critical retail topics and newest success strategies – a must-attend for retailers and their partners and the best networking opportunity of the year for anyone in retail.

Technology in tomorrow’s retail. Experience it at RCC STORE 23.

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How technology will impact retail - as a shopping experience, as a place to work, and as an increasingly sophisticated operations matrix – will be explored at RCC STORE 23, May 30-31, at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Grocery’s best new products award winners to be announced May 31, 2023 at the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala

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The 30th Anniversary Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala on May 31, 2023, at the Toronto Congress Centre will be a unique occasion for Canada’s grocery industry to celebrate the companies and people who introduced the most highly rated new products in 2022 and honour two remarkable individuals with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Nordstrom Rack Stores in Canada Shuttered EOD Sunday as Nordstorm Stores Prepare to Close in June

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The retailer’s off-price division ended its run in Canada after a multi-week liquidation via a receiver.

The Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala: Celebrating Innovation in Retail

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Retail Insider -
The Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala on May 30, 2023, at the Toronto Congress Center, will be an evening of glitz and glamour that will announce the winners of the 2023 Excellence in Retailing Awards as well as honour three exceptional recipients of the prestigious Awards of Distinction.

AI’s Game-Changing Impact on Retail Explored at RCC STORE 23 Conference, May 30-31 2023 in Toronto

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Harnessing AI’s potential in retail will be explored at this years’ RCC STORE 23 Conference. Several speakers are tackling how this exciting new technology is transforming retail.

Bowling and Entertainment Concept ‘The Ballroom’ to Replace Mark McEwan Grocery Store at Yonge & Bloor in Toronto [Exclusive]

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It will be the second bowling offering for downtown Toronto, occupying a former grocery store space at the iconic corner in Bloor-Yorkville.

DUER Opens at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Vancouver-based apparel brand has opened a 1,700 square-foot pop-up with a new concept.

Canada’s Most Technologically Advanced Production Studio Launches in Mississauga

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The new state-of-the-art Stylephotos Studios has launched in Mississauga. The facility is a game changer for film and commercial production, spanning over 12,000 square feet.

Fabricland to Replace H&M on Toronto’s Bloor Street Luxury Run

News Craig Patterson -
Fabricland will be located across from Holt Renfrew on the most prestigious retail street in Canada.

Holt Renfrew to Relocate Standalone Men’s Store on Toronto’s Bloor Street Back into Flagship

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The standalone Holt Renfrew Men opened in 2014 in a former Roots location, about 500 feet west of the 50 Bloor flagship. Big changes are in store according to the retailer.

RCC STORE 23 Conference Returns May 30 – 31 2023, in Toronto

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With changes happening at astonishing speed, the retail industry has an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the latest trends from Canada’s most influential retail leaders, world-renowned visionaries, and passionate entrepreneurs at RCC STORE 23, May 30-31, 2023 in Toronto.  

Michael Kors To Open in CF Pacific Centre

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Lee Rivett -
The multi-platform retailer, owned by parent company Capri Holdings Ltd who also owns Versace and Jimmy Choo, will be bringing women's wear, menswear, handbags, footwear and other luxury goods back to the shopping centre in summer 2023.

Exceptional Flagship Retail Space Comes Available at ‘Centre Ice’ Ste-Catherine and Peel Streets in Downtown Montreal

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One of the most iconic corners in the city will become home to a flagship retailer with an unparalleled opportunity.
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