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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.

Ray-Ban Opening 2nd Canadian Store at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto

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The sunglasses and eyewear brand is expanding in Canada.

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

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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

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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.
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