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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.

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

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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.
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