Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For April 25th, 2024

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Stokes Inc. Invests in Store Renovations and New Gift Line to Reinforce Market Presence [Interview]

The Canadian retailer of kitchenware, tableware, and homeware is upgrading its operations after a pandemic restructuring, including enhancing the online and in-store experience while launching new products.

How Big Food Companies Can Do More to Create Healthier Food Environments [Op-Ed]

A team of researchers wanted to understand the commitments companies have made to create healthier food environments in Canada, and to see if things had improved since an earlier 2018 study.

Canadian Custom Clothing Brand ‘Surmesur’ Expanding with New Locations, and Partnership with NHL Coaches’ Association [Interview]

The Quebec-based custom suit and clothing brand has grown significantly since the pandemic, with new and relocated showrooms and successful partnerships including making suits for NHL coaches.

Toronto’s Waterfront BIA Releases Comprehensive Report to Boost District’s Vibrancy and Retail Experience [Feature]

The report contains an overview of the planning context and best practices relevant to the area, a built-form review of existing commercial spaces, research summarizing the current retail conditions, and the results of surveys conducted with waterfront business owners, residents, and visitors.

Vestis Fashion Group Relocates ‘Weekend by Max Mara’ Storefront at Metropolis at Metrotown [Photos] 

The beautiful new store features a 40-foot facade, and is part of a Vancouver-based luxury brand conglomerate that created the highest saturation of Max Mara stores in North America

Canadian Tire Launches AI Shopping Assistant and Humanoid Robots to Enhance Customer Service and Operations [Interview]

The human-like robot was designed to alleviate tedious and monotonous tasks, as Canadian Tire tests technologies that will take the retailer into the future.

Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand Stores in Canada to Close Following Financial Struggles

Following a filing for creditor protection last month, the Canadian division is shutting down the operations of three iconic brands in Canada with 25 stores.

Cleo Unveils New Concept Store at CF Polo Park, Leads Multi-Location Expansion Across Canada [Interview/Photos]

The women's fashion retailer is expanding the new concept with new locations, while also opening hybrid stores with its Ricki's and Bootlegger banners says the company's President.

Controversial ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ on May 12 Won’t Foster Meaningful Change [Op-Ed]

Omar Fares discusses discontent from consumers over grocery prices, and how theft undermines social cohesion and disproportionately impacts the communities these actions aim to support.

Anatomy of a Leader: Gillian Stein, CEO of Henry’s

The great granddaughter of the founder of Henry's Cameras discusses growing up in the business, her love for learning, and her leadership style that has seen success as she opens up about her personal struggles.

Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue Seeing Vacancies as Optimism Grows for Future Vibrancy Post-Pandemic [Interviews]

Edmonton's busiest pedestrian street is seeing retail vacancies, though brokers and the BIA say that things are on the up with new retailers and foodservice businesses, as well as new developments.

Consumers in Canada Want Lower Food Prices, which could Compromise Food Security [Op-Ed]

Sylvain Charlebois says that Canada is experiencing a significant drop in food inflation, with grocery prices projected to fall below 1% by the summer. This could lead to increased pressure on suppliers and closures of manufacturing plants, threatening the stability of the domestic food supply chain, he says.

TCX Travelers Currency Exchange to Expand Footprint with New Locations in BC, Alberta, Ontario [Interview]

Broker Tony Flanz says that the concept is in growth mode following its 2022 takeover of International Currency Exchange locations in enclosed malls across Canada.

Canadian Apparel Market Outperforms Overall Retail with Strong Sales in Women’s and Luxury Segments: Trendex Report

Randy Harris discusses the report, which shows mixed findings in sales growth for different categories of apparel in Canada in recent months.

John Fluevog Exec Discusses Brand History, Marketing, and the Future of Footwear [Video Interview]

Craig and Stephen Bailey discuss John Fluevog Shoes, highlighting its unique approach to footwear, independence, and innovative direct-to-consumer strategy with 24 stores.

The Behar Group Realty Expands Westward with New Offices in Vancouver and Calgary, Hires Industry Veteran Larissa Jacobson-Rooke to Lead Growth [Interviews]

CEO Avi Behar said that it's a natural transition for the company, which has grown to 60 people initially focusing on southern Ontario.
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