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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

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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

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Ossington continues to witness increased commercial activity, with brands establishing locally-inspired retail concepts.

RCC STORE Conference: May 30-31 in Toronto

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Talent Shortages and Upskilling Affecting Retail in Canada

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Retail Council of Canada is hosting its annual Retail Human Resources Conference on April 20, 2023 at the International Centre in Toronto.

Shifts in Consumer Habits are Shaping the Future of Retail Risk Management

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Retail Council of Canada is once again hosting its Retail Secure Conference, the largest gathering of retail professionals focused on risk management and loss prevention on March 21 at the International Centre in Toronto.

Adidas Opens 1st North American TERREX Concept Store Location in Vancouver

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The new storefront at 2235 W 4th Avenue in Vancouver offers customers apparel, footwear and accessories of the entire Terrex collection.

Zellers to Open Initial 25 Stores in Canada with Potential Return of Mascot ‘Zeddy’

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The new concept stores will feature a range of product categories and marketing indicates the return of a popular teddy bear mascot.

Advancing your learning in 2023: Retail-specific events, webinars, and training from Retail Council of Canada

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Regardless of what role or level, everyone in retail faces the real challenge of keeping ahead of the most important trends and upskilling with...

Eddie Bauer to Shutter Multiple Stores in Toronto Area

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The outdoor apparel retailer is set to close at CF Toronto Eaton Centre and CF Fairview Mall.

Large Food Hall to Open at South End of CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Photos]

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Oliver & Bonacini will host 10 food vendors in a space formerly home to Richtree Market, steps from an existing Saks Food Hall.

SAJO Deploys 1st Autonomous Indoor Scanning Operation on a Construction Site In Canada with Spot the Robot

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A collaboration with BuildingPoint Canada, Trimble & Boston Dynamics.

Saks Fifth Avenue Food Hall to Shut at CF Sherway Gardens in Toronto

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The Pusateri’s-operated grocery store was the first in the world for Saks Fifth Avenue when it opened in 2016, and was meant to drive foot traffic to the luxury retailer upstairs.

Athleta Opens at West Edmonton Mall

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The Gap-owned brand opened five Canadian stores in 2022, with more to come in 2023.

Modern Golf to Open at First Canadian Place in Downtown Toronto [Exclusive]

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Canada’s largest custom club fitter, academy and golf entertainment facility will open a new "centre ice" location in the city's Financial District.

Retail Insider and SAJO Announce Exclusive Partnership

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The partnership will include elements of education, given SAJO's 45 year history and view to the future.

Retailers in Canada Grapple with the End of Cookies in Online Marketing and Ecomm

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Experts say that there are other options that are better in terms of personalization, including Jay Wilder of Salesforce who says the future is bright.

GoodGood Suddenly Ceases Operations and Shuts Down in Toronto [With Photos]

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The Toronto-based local commerce retailer and foodservice business shuttered all operations, including five cafes and a delivery network.

Vessi Opens First Permanent Storefront at Metropolis at Metrotown Near Vancouver

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The D2C brand debuts its initial store as it prepared for an expansion across Canada and into the US.

Facial Recognition in Stores in Canada May Pose Problems Amid AI-Based Misidentification Potential

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The need to mitigate issues around the usage of artificial intelligence is of utmost importance as it becomes commonplace, according to Kathy Baxter of Salesforce.

Retailers in Canada Adopting Digital Technologies Amid Rise of Social Media Commerce

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Ecommerce accelerated during the pandemic along with social media channels. Kelly Thacker of Salesforce says it's critical for retailers to meet customers on their preferred platforms.

Warby Parker to Open at CF Toronto Eaton Centre in Downtown Toronto

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NYC-based eyewear retailer set to expand Canadian operations with fifth location.

Psycho Bunny Opens 1st Canadian Storefront at CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Images]

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A total of four stores will open in Canada this year with plans for more into 2023.

Vancouver-Based Smash + Tess Expands Brick and Mortar Concept to Muskoka with Pop-up

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Vancouver-based retailer brings iconic Romper collection to Muskoka for summer pop-up.

Cactus Club Announces New Calgary Location

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The premium-casual restaurant chain has announced a new 10,000 square foot location for Calgary, its fourth in the community.

JD Group’s ‘size?’ Opens Second Canadian Flagship

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The flagship storefront boasts soaring ceilings and is off the beaten path from busy Robson Street.

Downtown Vancouver Gucci Pop-Up Relocates Back to Expanding Hotel Vancouver Flagship Location [Photo Update]

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Retail Insider has noted Italian luxury brand Gucci is packing up its 710 Thurlow Street location in downtown Vancouver. The location in Vancouver's prestigious "Alberni Luxury...
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