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Saks Fifth Avenue Opens Balenciaga Bag and Accessory Boutique in Downtown Toronto 

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Kering-owned French luxury brand opens boutique.

UK Brand Hunter Reveals New Seasonal Campaign and Leadership Team Updates  

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Rain-focused brand unveils first campaign under leadership of new CEO.

Graydon Skincare Launches at Hudson’s Bay Stores and Online 

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Canadian independent beauty brand announces partnership with iconic retailer.

Gucci Opens Pop-Up and Omega Renovates at Hotel Vancouver [Photo Update]

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The Italian luxury brand has started the renovation for an expansion in downtown Vancouver.

Apple Website Restricts Features During iPhone Pre-Order Launch

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In what has become an annual ritual for Apple iPhone enthusiasts around the globe, California-based Apple Inc. began taking pre-orders for their flagship iPhone products on...

Rumour: Ritz Carlton Hotel to Open at CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver 

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Multiple sources have come forward to share that the luxury hotel will replace the vacated Four Seasons.

HBC Announces Partnership with Toronto Raptors 

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The Hudson's Bay Company announces a multi-year deal to become official Style Partner of the Raptors.

Swarovski Opens Renovated Crystal Studio Concept at CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Photos)

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Austrian-based jewellery retailer debuts significant renovation in downtown Toronto.

New iPhones Amongst Five Apple Products Unveiled at the September 2021 Event

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Apple held its annual fall event including an iPhone launch announcement.

Streetwear Retailer PLUS to Open Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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Vancouver-based premium streetwear retailer expands to a 3rd floor location.

Inside Ellie Mae’s Flagship Yonge Street Storefront (Photos)

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Toronto-based fashion brand opened a 650-square-foot showroom in the Summerhill neighbourhood.

H&M Shuts One of Two Downtown Montreal Stores 

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Swedish fast-fashion retailer has closed the location at 450 Ste-Catherine Street West in Montreal.

Canadian EB Games and EBX Locations Start Rebranding to GameStop with New Store Signage

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Texas-based entertainment retailer has started the physical rebrand of Canadian EB Games stores.

CSO | Canadian Shoe Outlet to Close All Stores

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Discount footwear retailer has announced that it is closing all locations.

Grace Loves Lace Opens in Toronto’s Historic Distillery District (Photos)

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Australian-based bridal retailer has opened in Downtown Toronto.

Salomon To Shutter Store at Park Royal In West Vancouver

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French sports retailer will close the store after 10 years, leaving a single corporate store in Whistler.

Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship in Downtown Toronto Unveils New Birks Jewellery Boutique

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Montreal-based luxury retailer opens boutique at CF Toronto Eaton Centre Saks Fifth Avenue.

TKEES Launches at Holt Renfrew Stores for September in a Global Exclusive 

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Toronto-based footwear and apparel brand has opened exclusive pop-up locations.

Calgary’s Southcentre Mall Launches Indigenous Art Exhibit Ahead of September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Southcentre Mall in Calgary and Colouring It Forward Reconciliation Society have partnered to launch a month-long art exhibit featuring 17 Indigenous artists from across Western Canada.

Craig’s Cookies to Open at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre 

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Toronto-based cult-favourite Craig’s Cookies announced on Instagram Thursday that it would be opening its fifth retail location this fall at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre....

Samsung to Renovate Yorkdale and Metrotown Experience Stores [Renderings]

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The brand will update the locations for a modern refresh by the end of 2021.

Judith & Charles Store Steps onto the Street with New Store in Downtown Ottawa

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Montreal-based women's fashion brand moves store from CF Rideau Centre to Sussex Drive.

First NorthGirls Storefront Launches in Toronto Under North Brands Group Umbrella

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Toronto-based North Brands Group launches first female-focused storefront.

Athleta to Replace Nike at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre 

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Gap-owned Athleta will open a storefront this fall.

Amazon Announces First Canadian ‘Career Day’ on September 15

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Over 1,800 corporate and technology roles currently available in Canada. 

Rapid Delivery Company Swyft Announces Same-Day Shipping to Walmart Canada Marketplace Sellers

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Swyft will offer Walmart Marketplace sellers the option to offer same day shipping to their customers in Canada.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Under Construction at Elgin Centre in St. Thomas ON

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The $16 million, 95 room hotel is scheduled to open in October of 2022.

Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto to Host Vintage/Sustainable Street Market for Labour Day Weekend 

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The Street Market Pop-Up event will feature over 20 small business vendors.

Inside Decathlon’s New Store in Vaughan Near Toronto (Photos)

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France-based sporting goods retailer has opened its ninth Canadian store.

Inside Jo Malone’s New Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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UK-based luxury fragrance brand opened standalone location in Downtown Toronto.

Kit and Ace Closes Store in West Vancouver at Park Royal

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Vancouver-based retailer closes store in West Vancouver in preparation for relocation to Gastown.

Retailer ‘The Latest Scoop’ to Open New Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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Vancouver-based women's lifestyle fashion retailer opens third location in downtown Toronto.

Celine Exits Saks Fifth Avenue’s Downtown Toronto Flagship As Yorkdale Standalone Celine Store Opens 

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The luxury fashion brand has closed its boutique space at Saks Fifth Avenue following an exit last month at Yorkdale’s Nordstrom.

Rexall Shutters 4th Downtown Toronto Store Location in 3 Months

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Mississauga-based drug store re-evaluating downtown locations.

Medical Complex to Open at Rockland Centre in Montreal

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ELNA Medical and Cominar sign agreement to bring new facility to the shopping centre.

Lucid Motors Opening at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre 

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US-based electric car brand will open a showroom early 2022.

Sungiven Foods Continues Vancouver Market Openings

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Chinese grocery chain has opened six locations across the metro Vancouver area, with two coming soon.

La Vie en Rose Automates for Peak Sales Performance [Case Study]

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Online demand for its products grew by 300% in two years and a new system allowed it to reduce labor costs, cut delivery times by more than half, and increase throughput by 350%.

H&M Canada Pilots Resell Program

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Swedish-based fast fashion retailer H&M will be debuting H&M Rewear, a first-to-market initiative from the Canadian division.

The Webster Chooses a Facade Colour for its First Canadian Store in Toronto’s Yorkville Area 

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Miami-based multi-brand retailer to open this fall.

Hudson’s Bay Website Officially Becomes ‘The Bay’

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TheBay.com has rebranded as part of the separation strategy of physical store and online businesses.

Richemont Making Substantial Investments in Canada with Cartier Renovations and a New Store

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French conglomerate invests in luxury jewellery brand for Canadian market.

Construction Begins for New Downtown Toronto Ikea Store

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Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA has started the construction on the new urban concept.

Sleep Fitness Concept ‘Eight Sleep’ Launches in Canada

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The Miami-based company is introducing its Eight Sleep Pod, Pod Pro Cover and Pod Pro to the Canadian market. 

Melanie Auld Jewelry Expanding to Toronto’s Ossington Avenue

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Vancouver-based jewelry brand planning first store outside of BC.

Downtown Vancouver BIA Launches Unique Initiative to Attract Consumers

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Program creates fake calendar events with local offers.

T. Kettle Opens PATH Location in Downtown Toronto

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Specialty tea retailer opens first location in Toronto after Yorkdale store closed.

Volvo Electric Car Brand ‘Polestar’ Opens Temp West Vancouver Storefront

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Temporary store opens at Park Royal while new downtown location is constructed.

Showcase Enters Downtown Toronto with Storefront at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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It’s the second downtown location for the retailer in Canada which has traditionally operated in suburban malls. 

Nordstrom Pulls Men’s Luxury Brands from its Yorkdale Store in Toronto

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Seattle-based large-format multi-brand retailer removes luxury.
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