Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For November 9th, 2023

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Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day. Here are the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Why ‘Christmas creep’ is sneaking up on many Canadian retailers – discussion with Craig Patterson of Retail Insider (CBC)

‘We wouldn’t sign’ grocery code if it raised prices: industry group exec (BNN)

Indigo launches transformation plan in hopes of returning retailer to profitability (CityNews)

Ikea Canada leaning on automation as it overhauls fulfilment network: new CEO (Financial Post)

IKEA Canada reports continued growth in Fiscal Year 2023 as more Canadians prioritize quality and affordability when choosing where to shop (Newswire)

Metro Inc. to set emission reduction targets per Science-Based Target Initiative (Grocery Business)

Roots CEO Meghan Roach Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs by WXN and a Fellow (FCPA) by CPA Ontario (Newswire) ‘Ontario car dealerships are price gouging customers: survey (CP24)

What’s in a business name? In Quebec, everything (Globe & Mail / subscriber paywall) ****

Isolated and expensive, the N.W.T.’s Sahtu riding feels squeeze of climate change (CBC)

IGA Rodrigue & Morin, Que. re-opens after extensive renos (Grocery Business)

London Drugs named Official Pharmacy of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 (Grocery Business)

Winnipeg woman sues Tim Hortons alleging cream in tea led to hospitalization (Canadian Press)

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How a Small Retailer in the BC Interior Amassed Over a Million Social Media Followers in 4 Months

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Cadillac Fairview Unveils 130,000 Square Foot CF Marché des Promenades Food Hall Near Montreal [Interviews/Photos]

The experience includes vendors, an Avril grocery market, an outdoor plaza, demo kitchen and an indoor entertainment area that will be used for different programs and activities year-round.

Costco Opens 3rd Canadian ‘Business Centre’ Storefront with Several More Planned

The retailer’s third location targeting businesses opened last week with plans to roll out more B2B stores in all major Canadian markets.

Forever 21 Returning to Canada with Physical Stores

The US-based fast fashion retailer partnered with YM Inc. to bring stores back to Canada after launching a website last year following a bankruptcy.

Canada’s Top 100 Retailers Ranked Pre-COVID-19

A study by the Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity at Ryerson University includes top retailers that were deemed essential as many other stores closed temporarily in March.

CHANEL Opens Impressive Street-Facing Calgary Boutique [Photos]

The relocated Chanel boutique gives the French luxury brand a unique presence in double the space of its previous location.

Massive Daily Lineups at Brandy Melville Stores in Canada a Result of Social Media

Since June daily lineups at all three Canadian Brandy Melville stores have had many asking what is happening.

Disney to Close All Stores in Canada Amid Retail Strategy Shift: Sources

The iconic entertainment brand is said to be exiting almost all of its retail stores globally as it grows other channels.

BRIEF: J. Crew Shuts All But 1 Store in Canada, Lululemon Expanding Flagship

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