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Inside LCBO’s Relocated Downtown Toronto Waterfront Flagship

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
The provincial liquor board has opened a new 24,000 square foot storefront in new headquarters.

Snapchat Announces AR Commerce ‘ Catalog-Powered Shopping Lenses’ For Brands and Retailers

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Snap’s new AR commerce & shopping experience recently launched including Catalog-powered Shopping Lenses.

Daniel’s Chai Bar to Open New Concept Store at Vaughan Mills

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Brampton-based tea retailer announces a March 1st opening

Saks OFF 5TH to Shutter Store at South Edmonton Common in Edmonton

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The store opened in 2016 as part of a major expansion for Saks OFF 5TH in Canada that was halted due to poor performance.

Premium Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Continues North American Expansion with 3rd Storefront in Toronto

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Swiss chocolate brand has opened a new storefront at Yorkdale Shopping Centre

DUER Opens Flagship Store in Vancouver’s Kitsilano Area [Photos]

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The new store replaces the company's flagship that opened in the Downtown Eastside in 2016.

Ren’s Pets To Add Five New Stores in Ontario in Spring 2022

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The retailer is looking to grow market share with new storefronts.

Kettlemans Bagel Opens New Location in Ottawa as Brand Continues Expansion

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Ottawa-based bagel and sandwich quick service concept has opened its 5th location.

Rep Your Colours Opens Sportswear Pop-up at Park Royal in West Vancouver

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Vancouver-based sportswear retailer has a temporary location for the holidays.

Arc’teryx Opens Third Storefront in Quebec Near Montreal at CF Carrefour Laval [Photos]

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Vancouver-based technical apparel retailer continues its expansion with the 14th Canadian storefront.

Garage Opens Pop-Up Store on Queen Street West in Downtown Toronto

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Montreal-based fashion retailer integrates technology with the recently debuted GARAGE FOR ALL collection into the Toronto pop-up.

Moose Knuckles Opens Impressive 2-Level Pop-Up in its Hometown of Montreal

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Montreal-based luxury outerwear brand debuts fifth Canadian storefront.

Pulse Boot Lab Expands With Store in Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

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Canadian ski retailer has opened a 300 square foot location in the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Resort.

Big Frog T-Shirts Opens First Franchised Storefront in Canada

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Florida-based t-shirt retailer has debuted the first Canadian location in Edmonton.

The Bay Opens Technology Powered Pop-up at Toronto’s Stackt Market

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Canadian retailer The Bay will use 'See it, Scan it, Ship it' technology

Brief: Moose Knuckles Opens at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Smash + Tess Opens 1st-Ever Storefront

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Other news: Bentley Leathers launches new concept store in St. John's, Decathlon does Black Friday differently in Canada, Champs Sports launches ecomm, UFA Farm & Ranch Supply Store Opens with drive-thu.

Southern Alberta UFA Farm & Ranch Supply Store Opens with Drive Thru [Photos/Video]

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Calgary-based United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative debuts renovated Lethbridge location

Decathlon Canada Takes a New Approach for Black Friday

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The sports retailer will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to local organizations.

Moose Knuckles Opens Impressive Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Interview/Photos]

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Montreal-based outerwear brand opens a 4,500 square foot permanent location in downtown Toronto.

Smash + Tess Opens 1st-Ever Pop-Up at Coquitlam Centre

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
The popular Vancouver-based clothing brand has launched its first brick & mortar pop-up.

Bentley Launches New Store Concept in Preparation for Multi-Store National Roll-Out

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Montreal-based luggage retailer opens showcase store at Avalon Mall.

Champs Sports Launches Canadian E-Commerce

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New York-based Foot Locker Inc. has added ChampsSports.ca to the portfolio.

Freak Lunchbox Opens at Avalon Mall

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Candy retailer has launched its 6th store in Atlantic Canada.

Willowbrook Shopping Centre Adds Red Robin to THE COURTYARD

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American burger chain to open a 6,000 square foot location in Langley.

‘Beyond the Rink by Bauer’ Opens Pop-Up at Toronto’s Union Station

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New Hampshire-based hockey retailer debuts concept in Union Spaces ahead of the Union Holiday - Presented by TD skating rink event.

Farm Boy Opens 8th Toronto Fresh Market [Photos]

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The impressive storefront features a wide range of name and private branded goods and is part of the Empire-owned grocer's ongoing expansion in Ontario.

Stitch It Clothing Opens Pop-Up Location for 3D Body Measurements

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Alteration company to showcase 3D technology at GTA shopping centre.

Sephora Expands in Canada with Two New Stores

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The beauty brand opened locations in BC and Ontario last week.

LCBO Unveils Flagship at Toronto’s Manulife Centre

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Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has opened an 11,300 square foot street level modern concept.

French Sports Retailer Decathlon Opens 10th Canadian Store Location in Calgary [Photos]

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The impressive 70,000 storefront includes an automated warehouse with 27 robots.

Maison Birks Launches State-of-the-Art Service Centre

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Montreal-based luxury jewellery and timepiece retailer has launched a 1,500 square foot service centre.

Swatch To Open Storefront at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
The Swiss-based watch brand will move to the second floor storefront in December from the 3rd floor kiosk.

EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace Debuts at Toronto’s Ritz Carlton Hotel [Photos]

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An impressive renovation and a new menu by a notable chef.

Personalized Cloud Contact Centres Give Companies an Edge

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An on-demand webinar sets out the benefits of cloud-based tech for call centres for retailers.

Costco Wholesale Opens 155,000 Square Foot Location in Montreal

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The retail giant operates 105 Canadian warehouses and employs more than 40,000 people in Canada.

Luxury Chinese Jeweller Lao Feng Xiang to Open at Park Royal in West Vancouver

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Remarkably, the Vancouver area will be home to three of the retailer's four stores for all of North America.

Activewear Brand “relevé” Opens in Bayview Leaside in Toronto

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Toronto-based women's activewear retailer debuted a 1,200 square foot showroom.

Aesop to Open Store Location at Park Royal in West Vancouver

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Australian skin care brand to debut newest store, taking over a vacated DAVIDsTEA location.

T&T Supermarket Opens at Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley BC

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Richmond-based grocery chain opens a 40,000 square foot location.

WYRTH Opens Pop-Up at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto

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Canadian home goods retailer opens a 3,000 square foot temporary location.

IKEA to Open 3 More Design Studios in Southern Ontario in Major Enclosed Shopping Centres

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The expansion followed the opening of a location at Oshawa Centre last month as Ikea grows its Canadian operations and services.

Jewellery Brand ‘APM Monaco’ Opening in Downtown Vancouver

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Monaco-based jeweller has erected construction signage at CF Pacific Centre.

% Arabica Coffee to Enter Canadian Market with 2 Storefronts in Toronto [Exclusive]

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
The Kyoto-based coffee concept with stunning locations will enter the Canadian market this winter with plans for multiple locations.

Kitchen Stuff Plus to Close Massive King Street Temp-Store in Downtown Toronto [Photos]

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Ontario-based housewares discount retailer took over MEC's former King Street location.

Gucci Installs Construction Signage at Hotel Vancouver [Photo Update]

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Italian luxury brand has installed signage for its standalone Fairmont Hotel Vancouver location.

Chick-fil-A to Open on Queen Street in Downtown Toronto

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Atlanta-based quick service restaurant will expand to five Canadian locations, with more planned.

Canadian Company Develops COVID-Killing Technology, Targets Retailers and Shopping Centres

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Calgary-based Air Sniper keeps consumers and employees safe, costing only dollars per day. 

The Scottish & Irish Store Opens Pop-Up in Toronto’s Fashion District

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Ottawa-based retailer partnered with pop-up go for an activation on Queen Street.

Lenscrafters to Open at Park Royal in West Vancouver

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Lee Rivett -
American eyewear retailer to debut 10th location in the lower mainland.

Quartz Co. Opens Pop-up Stores in Toronto & Montreal

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The Montreal-based upscale fashion retailer debuts fall/winter collection in specialty designed pop-ups.
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