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Inside JD Group’s Flagship First Canadian ‘size?’ Store

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
UK-based sneaker and apparel store recently opened at Ossington and Queen in Toronto.

Dyson Launches New Vacuum Technologies in Canada After Launching Successful Canadian Retail Showrooms

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UK-based household reinvention brand launches new vacuum technology.

Uniqlo Expanding Metropolis at Metrotown Storefront Near Vancouver

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Popular Japanese retailer expands by taking the former Microsoft location.

RetailU Partners with One Voice One Team to Champion Youth Employment in Retail

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Canadian eLearning platform has partnered with Ontario-based non-profit to offer internships with Canadian retailers with a program called "Get Yo' Life".

Burberry Renovating Yorkdale Storefront in Toronto

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UK-based luxury fashion brand opens pop-up in high-traffic location during renovation.

Urban Outfitters Opens at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby

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American-based clothing retailer has opened a new location in BC.

Celine Exits Nordstrom Yorkdale Ahead of Standalone Flagship Opening

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Luxury French fashion brand recently shut its women’s fashion boutique at Nordstrom at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

Candyland Pop-Up Opens at Bayview Village in Toronto [Photos]

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Pop-up experience curated by NYC-based "by robynblair" to stay at the luxury mall to the end of the year.

Ren’s Pets Acquired by Legault Group

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The Quebec-based organization expands with its first out-of-province acquisition.

Paris Baguette to Enter Canada and Open 1st Location on Toronto’s Bloor Street Luxury Run

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The bakery-cafe concept is entering the Canadian market with a location alongside top luxury brand stores. 

Moose Knuckles Opening Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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Montreal-based fashion brand expands to the former LOFT location.

GEOX, Champs Sports and A|X Armani Exchange Seeing Renovations at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Lee Rivett -
Several retailers at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, BC are under renovations.

EB Games Stores in Canada to Rebrand as GameStop

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Texas-based entertainment company announces that the rebrand will happen by the end of 2021.

The Home Depot Announces Environmental Sustainability Goals

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The home improvement retailer shares goal to reach 100% renewable electricity within a decade

Token Toys to Open in Metropolis at Metrotown

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Toy store retailer to add second location at the Burnaby shopping centre.

Canadian Fashion Brand ‘JAC by JC’ Closes West Vancouver Storefront

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Vancouver-based retailer shuts Park Royal location.

The Distillery District in Toronto Prepares to Launch Pop-Up Containers Housing Several Retailers [Exclusive]

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The Distillery Historic District has announced initial roster of vendors.

Mickey & Friends Join Nordstrom in Pop-In Series at 2 Canadian Stores

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Disney has partnered with Nordstrom for the next in the series of themed pop-up shops that brings exclusive merchandise to select stores in North America.

Bailey Nelson to Open at Willowbrook Mall in Langley

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The Australian-based eyewear retailer continues to expand with their 26th location in Canada.

YUM Candy Store Survives Pandemic in Vancouver

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Sweet shop and ice cream retailer in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

T&T Market Preparing to Open at Willowbrook Mall in Langley

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Vancouver-based grocery store is planning for a fall 2021 opening.

Inside Altitude Athletic, a First-To-Canada Specialized Fitness Facility Concept in Toronto

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Toronto-based training concept has opened after months of pandemic-related delays.

London Drugs Completes Renovation of Robson Street Location in Vancouver

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The Richmond-based retail pharmacy chain has re-opened their 1187 Robson Street location after months of renovations.

Liberty Clothing Opens in The Distillery Historic District

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Canadian clothing brand Liberty Clothing has joined the district with two separate locations.

Hillberg & Berk Debuts New Store Design with Calgary Southcentre Location

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The Saskatchewan-based female-owned jewellery company opens new store in Calgary.

Canadian Company Flow Water Commences Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange

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The beverage company began trading on the TSX this week under Ticker Symbol ‘FLOW’.

Quartz Co Launches WANT Les Essentiels Pop-Up in Montreal Flagship for Summer Residency

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This collaboration will allow visitors to discover the timeless, minimalist, and functional products of WANT Les Essentiels, alongside the high-performance outerwear collections of Quartz Co.

ergoCentric Opens New Showroom&Store at Square One in Mississauga

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Ontario-based ergonomic seating manufacturer and retailer has opened its third location in Mississauga

Yedina Fashion Brand Closes Downtown Vancouver Location

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The Vancouver-based ladies fashion brand closes its Granville Street storefront.

Plenty Opens at Willowbrook Centre in Langley BC

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West Coast fashion retailer has opened their 10th location at the shopping centre in Langley BC.

Banana Republic Shutting Downtown Montreal Flagship Store

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Gap-owned fashion brand is closing their iconic flagship location on Ste-Catherine Street in Montreal

OCAD University Partners with CF Toronto Eaton Centre on Yonge Street Artist Exhibition

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"Imagine Together" will transform nine billboards along the outside of CF Toronto Eaton Centre that typically saw advertising into a collection of designs that focuses on the power of collaboration and interconnectedness.

Sungiven Foods to open in North Vancouver

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Chinese grocery chain has taken over a former Pier 1 Imports location on Marine Drive.

‘Dank Mart’ Bodega to Open Off-Robson Replacing RYU flagship in Downtown Vancouver

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The "Dankest Bodega in the World" to open 2nd convenience store location in Vancouver.

Inside Foot Locker’s New Community Power Toronto Flagship Store [Photos]

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The unique flagship replaces a Jordan Brand storefront that operated at 306 Yonge since 2016.

Women’s Fashion Retailer ‘Blubird’ Shutting Down Operations Including Vancouver Store

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The concept by Vestis Fashion Group was founded in 2008 with a store in the city’s ‘Luxury Zone’.

Joe Fresh Closes Downtown Vancouver Location

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Canadian fashion brand has shuttered the chain's first stand-alone store.

Boathouse to Open at CF Toronto Eaton Centre in the Fall

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The Ontario-based fashion retailer will be moving back into the downtown core and taking a prominent location in the mall.

The Historic Distillery District Adds SpiritHouse Toronto

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The entertainment venue that once housed the Stirling Room gets a new lease on life.

L’Occitane en Provence Opens Vancouver Boutique Following Digital Experience Format

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French beauty company brings concept tested in Toronto to CF Pacific Centre

Frank and Oak Ends ‘Style Plan’ Subscription Service Program

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Montreal-based fashion brand to discontinue monthly box

Sporting Goods Retailer Decathlon Opens Pop-Up Store in Brampton

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The French sporting goods behemoth has continued its Canadian expansion with a pop-up at the Bramalea City Centre.

Lululemon Expanding Robson Street Flagship in Vancouver

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The Canadian athleisure brand will be adding an additional 2,500 square feet with the addition of the former UGG location.

Athleta to Open New Store Location at Park Royal in West Vancouver

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Gap-owned lifestyle brand to open two stores in Canada as part of initial expansion.

FYidoctors Relocates Granville Street Location in Vancouver

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Calgary-based eye care company moves from Granville to Davie in Vancouver

Former Sears Canada Demolished at CF Richmond Centre

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The location is being demolished for the future Live at CF Richmond Centre project.

Construction Underway for 2nd Canadian ‘Thom Browne’ Storefront in Vancouver

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NYC-based fashion brand continues to expand into Canada with a new store on Thurlow Street.

American Eagle’s ‘Aerie’ to Open at Park Royal Shopping Center in West Vancouver

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American intimate apparel brand installed construction signage for a late fall opening in their first freestanding location in BC.

Fitness Centre ‘Evolve Strength’ Added to ‘The Post’ Tenant Roster in Downtown Vancouver

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The fitness club will be adding their first location in the Vancouver marketplace and fifth in the chain to the Vancouver QuadReal project.

US Retailer FYE Opens Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Dustin Fuhs -
Specialty entertainment and pop culture retailer has opened in Downtown Toronto.
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