Expedia Group and Affirm have announced an expanded, multi-year partnership, making Affirm the exclusive provider of Buy Now, Pay Later installment payment methods for lodging and packages across Expedia Group’s flagship brands in the US, including Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.
Affirm said it will also be available to Canadian travelers on select properties in the coming weeks.
“Travel inspires us and creates memories; when travelers have clarity and confidence in selecting their payment options, they are empowered to pursue meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” said Jing Yang, Vice President, Global Payments at Expedia Group.
Jing Yang
“By extending our partnership with Affirm in the US and soon Canada, we’re giving more people the flexibility to plan their memorable adventures and choose payment options that work best for them.”
Officials said eligible travelers shopping for hotels and packages on Expedia, and properties on Hotels.com and Vrbo will receive a real-time approval decision and can choose from customized monthly payment plans up to 24 months.
“In the US, eligible travelers can access 0% APR offers on three- or six-month plans. With Affirm, there is no compounding interest and no late fees — ever. Travelers see their terms upfront — no surprises,” they said.
Pat Suh
“In our decade of partnering with Expedia Group, we’ve seen that travelers are increasingly including consideration of ‘how to pay’ with ‘where to go’ as they plan and book trips,” said Pat Suh, SVP of Revenue at Affirm.
“As Expedia Group continues to innovate how people plan travel, we’re focused on making sure the payment experience is just as seamless. Whatever your booking method, travelers should always have a clear, honest way to pay.”
Former Eddie Bauer at CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Image: Dustin Fuhs)
Eddie Bauer’s 50+ year physical retail presence in Canada appears to be nearing its end, as the company’s North American store operations prepare for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that is expected to result in the closure of all remaining brick-and-mortar locations across the United States and Canada. The restructuring affects the store-operating entity tied to Catalyst Brands and does not include the Eddie Bauer brand itself, which will continue through e-commerce and wholesale channels.
As of early February 2026, Eddie Bauer continues to operate a reduced but still geographically broad network of 28 mall and outlet stores across Canada. Locations remain listed in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick. These stores form part of an estimated 200 North American locations that are expected to be wound down through the Chapter 11 process, which industry reports describe as imminent or already in motion.
The Chapter 11 filing applies specifically to Eddie Bauer’s brick-and-mortar store operations under Catalyst Brands, rather than the Eddie Bauer brand or its intellectual property. Authentic Brands Group owns the Eddie Bauer brand and its core IP, while Catalyst Brands holds the license to operate physical stores.
Under the planned restructuring, Catalyst Brands is expected to exit the physical retail business entirely. Manufacturing, design, product development, wholesale distribution, and e-commerce operations in both the United States and Canada are set to continue under a separate license held by Outdoor 5, which was appointed as the new operating partner in January 2026.
This separation allows the Eddie Bauer brand to persist in North America even as its physical store network disappears from malls and outlet centres.
Eddie Bauer Adventure Rewards (Image: Dustin Fuhs)
Canadian store network remains active, for now
Eddie Bauer has continued operating its Canadian stores into early 2026. As of February 1, the chain operates 28 locations nationwide, following years of gradual rationalization.
Ontario accounts for the largest share of the remaining footprint, with roughly 15 stores spanning the Greater Toronto Area, the Ottawa region, and smaller markets including Belleville and Sault Ste. Marie. British Columbia hosts stores in Nanaimo, Port Coquitlam, Tsawwassen Mills near Vancouver, Victoria, and Park Royal in West Vancouver. Alberta remains a key market with two stores in Calgary and two in Edmonton. Additional locations operate in Nova Scotia (Dartmouth), Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), and New Brunswick (Dieppe). A Facebook post said the CF Polo Park store in Winnipeg was closing January 7, but other reports and Google indicate that the store could still be open.
A slow retreat that accelerated in recent years
Eddie Bauer’s Canadian presence has been steadily shrinking for more than a decade, even as the brand continued to invest selectively in certain locations. In 2023, the company closed its stores at CF Toronto Eaton Centre and CF Fairview Mall, two high-profile Toronto locations. Staff and in-store signage at the time confirmed that the closures were permanent.
Earlier rationalizations included the closure of a long-standing Yorkdale Shopping Centre location in Toronto during the 2000s, which made way for higher-rent luxury tenants as the mall repositioned. In Regina, the Eddie Bauer store at Cornwall Centre closed in January 2020, while the Midtown Plaza location in Saskatoon remained open.
In Edmonton, the Southgate Centre store reportedly closed in 2023, leaving Kingsway and West Edmonton Mall as the remaining city locations at that time. In Calgary, Southcentre also closed in 2023. These incremental closures, often tied to lease expiries or mall redevelopments, foreshadowed the broader wind-down now expected in 2026.
Eddie Bauer at West Edmonton Mall – Photo by Matthew at Best Edmonton Mall
Eddie Bauer’s deep roots in Canada
The potential closure of all Canadian stores would mark the end of a retail presence that spans more than three decades. Eddie Bauer entered the Canadian market with a Toronto store at 50 Bloor Street W. in 1974 (opened July 15), and expanded aggressively during the 1980s and 1990s following its acquisition by Spiegel.
By 2003, Eddie Bauer operated at least 36 stores in Canada, many of them opened during that early-1990s growth spurt. At the time, Canada was considered a relatively stable market compared with certain U.S. regions, and the company publicly stated it would maintain its Canadian operations despite restructuring pressures elsewhere.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Eddie Bauer became a familiar presence in major Canadian malls, offering a mix of outdoor apparel and casual wear positioned between technical performance and lifestyle fashion. The chain typically operated full-price mall stores alongside outlet locations, often in mid- to upper-tier shopping centres.
Bankruptcy history and ownership shifts
This is not Eddie Bauer’s first encounter with Chapter 11. In 2003, the brand was swept into bankruptcy proceedings tied to its then-parent company, Spiegel Inc. Eddie Bauer later emerged as a standalone company in 2005.
In June 2009, Eddie Bauer Holdings itself filed for Chapter 11 protection, citing heavy debt loads and recession-driven declines in consumer spending. The company continued operating during the restructuring and was ultimately acquired out of bankruptcy by Golden Gate Capital for approximately USD 286 million.
A major structural shift occurred in 2021, when Authentic Brands Group acquired Eddie Bauer’s intellectual property and core operating business. That deal placed Eddie Bauer alongside other legacy brands in Authentic’s portfolio and set the stage for the later creation of Catalyst Brands, which grouped several retail banners under a shared operating platform.
The appointment of Outdoor 5 in early 2026 to oversee Eddie Bauer’s e-commerce, wholesale, design, and product development effectively cleared the way for Catalyst Brands to exit the physical retail business through Chapter 11.
Former Eddie Bauer on Robson Street in Vancouver (June 2021). Photo: Lee Rivett
Real estate and employment implications
The planned shutdown of all Eddie Bauer stores in Canada and the United States represents a shake-up for shopping centres that have hosted the brand for decades. Many landlords are expected to face lease rejections or early terminations, particularly in enclosed malls and outlet centres where Eddie Bauer has long served as a dependable mid-market tenant.
The closures are also expected to affect several thousand retail employees across North America, although precise employment figures have not been publicly disclosed. Corporate roles tied to the brand’s design, merchandising, and digital operations are expected to remain intact under the Outdoor 5 license structure.
For Canadian malls already grappling with tenant churn and redevelopment pressures, the loss of Eddie Bauer adds another vacancy to a retail landscape that continues to evolve rapidly.
What remains for Canadian consumers
While physical Eddie Bauer stores are expected to disappear from Canada, the brand itself will remain accessible. Eddie Bauer’s Canadian e-commerce platform is set to continue operating under the new licensing arrangement, allowing consumers to shop online after stores close.
Wholesale distribution and potential third-party retail partnerships could also play a larger role in the brand’s Canadian strategy going forward. The shift marks a decisive move away from a store-led model toward a digital and wholesale-focused presence.
In the competitive outdoor and casual apparel segment, Eddie Bauer’s exit from malls creates opportunities for rivals to expand their footprints, particularly in centres where Eddie Bauer occupied prominent space for years.
From February 1 – 28, 357 restaurants across Canada will join Canada Beef’s fourth annual Burger It Forward campaign to address growing food insecurity, supporting local restaurants while raising funds for regional and national food banks.
“The need for food banks has doubled in six years, and despite ongoing challenges, Food Banks Canada continues to meet growing demand. Canada Beef is proud to support that effort through Burger It Forward. By eating a Burger It Forward burger this February, Canadians can make a real difference in their communities.”
Officials said each participating restaurant will spotlight a feature burger as part of the Burger It Forward campaign. For every featured burger sold, Canada Beef will donate the equivalent of one meal to Food Banks Canada, up to a maximum of 20,000 meals (based on Food Banks Canada’s meal metric of $1 = two meals). In addition, provincial cattle associations and/or partners will support their local communities through ground beef or cash donations to regional food banks. In Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the campaign has partnered exclusively with Irving Big Stop restaurants, featuring all five of its burgers at 15 locations across the Atlantic provinces.
Officials said food bank use is at its highest in Canadian history, with close to 2.2 million visits to food banks this month. Today, one in four Canadians live in a food-insecure household, and nearly 23 per cent of food banks exhaust their supplies before meeting demand.
Visit burgeritforward.cafor more information, including descriptions of all the Burger It Forward burgers, a map of participating restaurants and more.
Shell Canada Limited (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, is joining the Scene+ loyalty partner network – teaming up with Scene+, Scotiabank and Tangerine to unlock new ways for eligible members to save and earn rewards on everyday essentials like fuel, groceries, entertainment, banking and travel.
“Partnering with Scene+, Scotiabank and Tangerine is a major step forward for our loyalty and partner programs, creating the best experience for our customers to save and earn rewards when they visit Shell,” said Kent Martin, General Manager, Shell Canada Mobility and Convenience.
Kent Martin
“Through these partnerships, in addition to instant savings, customers will soon be able to earn and redeem rewards on fuel, car washes and eligible convenience store purchases at more than 1,400 Shell locations nationwide – making every visit more rewarding.”
Scene+ said it is one of Canada’s leading loyalty programs with over 15 million members. It is co-owned by Scotiabank, Empire Company Limited and Cineplex Inc.
The new offering will roll out in Alberta on March 3, expanding nationwide on May 26.
Tracey Pearce
“We listened to our members when they told us they wanted a fuel loyalty partner. As a leader in the fuel industry, Shell is an ideal partner for our ecosystem,” said Tracey Pearce, President, Scene+.
“Whether you’re fueling up for a road trip, picking up groceries, having a night out, or booking your next vacation, our expanded Scene+ partners, breadth of our footprint – both online and off – and the ability to accelerate your loyalty rewards while using payment cards that earn Scene+ points help you make your everyday experience even more rewarding.”
Officials said Shell customers can continue to earn and redeem AIR MILES at Shell locations through March 2, in Alberta, and through May 25, across the rest of Canada.
Oakley, the official apparel partner of Canada Snowboard, says it will equip National Team athletes, coaches, and staff with premium outerwear designed specifically for the demands of elite snowboarding.
For the first time in the brand’s history, Oakley said it is an official apparel sponsor of a national snowboard federation.
“Oakley’s heritage in sport and relentless drive for innovation run deep, delivering outerwear built to endure the elements while supporting athletic performance at the highest level,” it said.
Globally respected performance brand
“Oakley is a globally respected performance brand with deep roots in snowboarding,” said Dustin Heise, CEO of Canada Snowboard. “Their commitment to innovation and athlete-first design makes them a natural fit for our National Team as we head into an exciting season of training and international competition.”
Dustin Heise
Oakley said it’s snow apparel fuses forward-thinking design with technical precision. While the National Team is outfitted throughout the season, select pieces are engineered specifically for Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air, enhancing movement, maximizing freedom, and reflecting the energy of modern snow culture.
Canada Snowboard athletes, staff and coaches to wear products
“Stoked on the collab between Oakley and Canada Snowboard,” said Team Oakley athlete Cameron Spalding. “Oakley has been home to me for many years now and I know the gear will perform to the highest standard. The design and colorways are making for a clean kit, and the fit is exactly what we are looking for as snowboarders. They nailed it.”
Canada Snowboard athletes, staff, and coaches will wear Oakley product throughout the season at training camps, Nationals, World Cups, Olympics, and other events.
Founded in 1975 in Foothill Ranch, Southern California, Oakley has built a global legacy in sport performance and culture. With over 900 patents and counting, Oakley said it is fueled by a legacy of delivering the unexpected, led by a collective of visionaries, pioneers, and mad scientists who elevate physics to an art form to push the boundaries of human potential. The brand is part of EssilorLuxottica.
The 477 events held in the metropolis drew more than 1 million visitors and generated an estimated $438 million in economic spinoffs for Montréal and Québec, explained the organizations.
“Business tourism is one of the most effective levers in generating lasting benefits for Québec. The 2025 results confirm the relevance of focussing on high-impact events that contribute to the economy, innovation and the international promotion of Montréal,” said Emmanuelle Legault, President and CEO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Emmanuelle Legault
“The Palais des congrès, in close collaboration with Tourisme Montréal, plays a vital role in this dynamic to attract events that strengthen our competitiveness and create real value for Québec society as a whole.”
Increased value of the events held
In 2025, business tourism in Montréal stood out for the increased value of the events held, said the organizations.
Despite a slightly lower number of events than in 2024 (63 fewer events), the economic spinoffs increased by $43 million. This points to better positioning of events with greater economic impact for Québec, they said.
Tourisme Montréal said it played a key role in attracting and supporting these business events by providing assistance to the organization of more than 230 conferences across the metropolis–at the Palais, in hotels, and at universities. This work, led with associations and local partners, helped position the metropolis as a gathering place for specialists, particularly in key strategic sectors of Québec.
The Palais des congrès de Montréal said it alone hosted 281 events in 2025, generating an estimated $277 million in economic spinoffs. With some 940,000 participants and visitors, the Palais is host to most of the participation (92%) and economic value (63%) of the business events held in the metropolis.
“In a complex and uncertain global geopolitical context, we’re particularly proud of our performance in 2025. It testifies to the capacity of our sales teams to attract major events and position Montréal as a destination of choice for high-impact conferences,” said Mylène Gagnon, Vice-President, Sales and Convention Services, Tourisme Montréal.
Mylène Gagnon
“Beyond the economic results, Tourisme Montréal pursued the deployment of meaningful initiatives, such as impact projects seeking to measure the real social and economic benefits of certain conferences. These actions, combined with our responsible tourism initiatives bolster our ecosystem and confirm the role of business tourism as a lever in ensuring Montréal’s lasting influence.”
High-impact events
Several major international gatherings marked 2025, in particular the annual conferences of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (4,200 participants and $4.4 million in economic spinoffs) and the American Society for Engineering Education (3,800 participants and $4 million), noted the organizations.
Beyond the numbers, some events had a social dimension addressing today’s pressing societal challenges. These included the STI & HIV World Congress (1,500 delegates), and the National Conference on Ending Homelessness (2,350 participants), for which the Palais provided its spaces for free, they said.
Confirmed international leadership
“The Montréal research community’s commitment continues to play a central role in attracting intellectually powerful international conferences, making business tourism a lever for the development of the Québec economy,” they shared.
“In 2025, Montréal maintained its standing as the top destination in North America for hosting international association conferences, according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), for the ninth consecutive year. And for the eighth year in the row, the city ranked first in the Americas, according to the International Union of Associations (IUA).”
Photo: Pascal Bernardon
Promising horizons for 2026
The organizations said everything points to continuity for 2026.
“Several major international events are planned, in particular the Salon international de l’alimentation (20,000 participants and $14 million in economic spinoffs), the annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (6,000 participants and $8 million) and the Goldschmidt Conference on geochemistry (4,500 participants and $5.8 million),” they said.
“The vitality of Montréal’s business events industry will continue to be based on its attraction of major international conferences and on the solidity of the local market. Recurring structuring gatherings, such as the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec, which annually attract some 12,000 participants and generate $15 million in economic spinoffs, and ALL IN, the largest artificial intelligence event in Canada, organized by Scale AI (6,000 anticipated participant in 2026), clearly illustrate this balance between international promotion and deep local roots.”
AFA United in Style 2026 is designed to deliver more value to retailers from the moment they arrive. Taking place February 8 to 10, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre, the event brings together Canada’s footwear, apparel and accessories communities in one connected experience. This year, AFA United in Style is co-located with the Thredz Show, allowing retailers to move easily between both events and access a broader marketplace across categories. With two shows under one roof, attendees can efficiently explore product, meet suppliers and maximize their time on the show floor.
The co-location reflects how retailers buy today. Footwear, apparel and accessories are closely linked in assortment planning, and the ability to access both shows during the same visit creates a more complete sourcing opportunity. Retailers can move from footwear and accessories on the AFA side to apparel at Thredz without interruption, meeting with brands across categories and strengthening their buying strategies. This integrated format creates momentum on the floor and encourages new connections between communities that work together throughout the year.
In addition to expanded access, AFA United in Style is introducing an added incentive designed specifically for retailers. The Retailer Buyer Bucks draw gives retailers attending on the AFA side the chance to win $500 in Buyer Bucks or other prizes, with three draws taking place daily throughout the show. Retailers simply tear off the bottom of their AFA badge to enter, making participation easy and automatic.
Buyer Bucks are designed to support real purchasing activity. Winners receive a voucher that can be redeemed with any exhibitor on the AFA side during the show. The voucher is applied toward product purchased at the event, and the exhibitor is reimbursed by AFA Canada once the order ships. This structure encourages immediate engagement between retailers and vendors while directly supporting business done on the show floor.
AFA United in Style 2026 combines access, opportunity and added value in a way that reflects the needs of today’s retail environment. With co-location alongside the Thredz Show and the introduction of Retailer Buyer Bucks, the event offers retailers more reasons to attend, connect and invest. For buyers looking to make the most of their time in Toronto this February, AFA United in Style delivers both reach and reward.
The event takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, from February 8-10, 2026.
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RCC STORE 26 takes place June 2-3, 2026 in Toronto and brings together more than 2,000 retailers, industry leaders, and partners from coast to coast and from around the globe. What makes it different isn’t just the scale – it’s the access. For a few days you’re immersed in how others are thinking, adapting, and solving problems in real time.
You hear challenges and solutions directly from the people building them, debating them, and refining them. From the stage. From the show floor. And often while talking over a great lunch, when the pace slows, ideas take shape and conversations go deeper. That’s when insights surface naturally. That immediacy changes how thinking lands.
A staffing issue sounds different when you hear how three other retailers solved it.
A margin challenge shifts when you see how others reframed it.
A customer problem reveals new possibilities when you hear how peers are testing new approaches.
It pulls you out of the day-to-day and into a wider view of the business — and that’s where fresher thinking starts.
Retail Council of Canada has always added value by helping leaders think and strategize more clearly. RCC STORE 26is that value concentrated: a place where conversations spark sharper framing, better questions, and stronger direction.
This isn’t about wanting to attend. It’s about knowing it matters that you do.
For many retail leaders, RCC STORE is the most productive time away from the office all year. You come back with perspective, momentum, and ideas that are ready to act on.
Early Bird pricing is the lowest rate you’ll get for RCC STORE 26 and ends February 27, 2026. But the real decision is about time. Booking early protects space for the kind of thinking that improves what you do next.
Smart thinking starts with stepping back. Smart planning is putting RCC STORE 26 on the calendar now.
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Furnishing a home is rarely about one piece at a time. Instead, it is about creating a cohesive environment that reflects how people live, entertain, and unwind. For more than five decades, Casavogue has positioned itself as a high-end furniture store in Montreal dedicated to helping homeowners furnish their entire home with confidence, depth, and enduring style.
Founded in 1972, Casavogue brings decades of experience to the high-end furniture category, combining long-standing relationships with international manufacturers and a deep understanding of how tastes and lifestyles evolve. What began as a focused furniture business has grown into one of Montréal’s most established destinations for high-end furniture across every major room in the home.
Spanning 38,000 square feet across two floors, Casavogue’s showroom allows customers to explore a broad and thoughtfully curated assortment under one roof. The scale of the space supports complete room settings, helping visitors visualize how living room furniture, dining pieces, and bedroom sets work together as part of a cohesive home rather than as individual purchases.
The store presents a wide range of design styles, from classic and modern to contemporary and glamorous chic. This breadth makes Casavogue approachable for a variety of design sensibilities, while maintaining a consistent emphasis on quality materials, comfort, and craftsmanship that defines a true high-end furniture experience.
Furnishing Every Room with Confidence
Casavogue offers high-end furniture for the living room, dining room, and bedroom, making it possible to furnish an entire home in a unified and intentional way. The assortment includes statement sofas and sectionals, refined dining tables, complete bedroom sets, and complementary case goods designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
The showroom layout encourages exploration, allowing customers to move naturally between styles and categories while discovering living room furniture and bedroom furniture that aligns with their space, lifestyle, and long-term needs.
A Curated Mix of Trusted International Brands
A defining strength of Casavogue is its carefully selected brand portfolio, built on decades of industry expertise and a commitment to offering trusted high-end furniture brands from multiple markets.
Italian brands play a prominent role, including Calligaris, Connubia, Alf, Status, and Tomasella, each known for contemporary European design, innovation, and craftsmanship.
Canadian manufacturing is also strongly represented, with brands such as Decor-Rest, Huppé, Jaymar, West Bros, and others. These collections highlight Casavogue’s commitment to supporting domestic production while offering high-end upholstery and finely crafted wood furniture.
Select American brands, including Michael Amini and BDI, further expand the offering, adding depth across functional, design-driven, and statement-making categories.
Brindis vegan leather sofa. Photo: Casavogue
A Trusted High-End Furniture Store in Montreal
With more than 50 years in business, Casavogue has built a strong reputation through its extensive selection, knowledgeable guidance, and thoughtfully designed showroom experience. That reputation is reflected in its 4.9-star rating on Google reviews, as well as its recognition in 2025 as one of the top three furniture stores in Montreal by ThreeBestRated.
Together, scale, variety, and experience have made Casavogue a trusted destination for those furnishing a first home, upgrading a long-lived space, or rethinking how their home functions today.
For Montréal homeowners seeking a high-end furniture store that offers inspiration, choice, and proven expertise, Casavogue continues to stand out as a comprehensive destination for furnishing the entire home.
Visit Casavogue
Visitors are encouraged to experience the showroom in person and explore the full range of high-end furniture, living room furniture, and bedroom sets available.
Following the global design conversations emerging from Milan, Maison Territo is inviting Canada’s leading architecture and interior design firms to step onto an international stage.
As Montreal’s premier destination for luxury furniture, Maison Territo continues to strengthen its role as a gateway between Canadian design talent and the world’s most influential luxury brands. Known for curating exceptional designer furniture in Montreal, the Royalmount-based showroom has become a reference point for architects and interior designers seeking global perspective, exclusive access, and refined craftsmanship.
The launch of the Legacy Project Call 2026 further reinforces Maison Territo’s position at the forefront of luxury furniture in Montreal, extending its influence beyond retail and into international design collaboration.
The Legacy Project Call is conceived as a curated professional opportunity that connects Canadian design talent directly with the epicentre of Italian luxury design. Through this initiative, Maison Territo is offering one selected firm a fully immersive experience in Milan during Salone del Mobile 2026, widely regarded as the most influential design fair in the world attracting over 300,000 design professionals annually and showcasing more than 2,000 international exhibitors.
“Canadian designers possess an incredible ability to blend European sophistication with North American pragmatism,” says David Territo, founder of Maison Territo. “The Legacy Project Call is our way of bridging the gap between Canadian talent and the global luxury design ecosystem. We want to position our design community where it belongs on the international stage, in direct dialogue with the world’s most prestigious brands.”
A Call Designed for Established Professionals
The Legacy Project Call 2026 is open to professional architecture and interior design agencies actively working on high-end residential projects. Eligible participants include agency owners, principal architects, creative directors, interior designers and professional design firms capable of submitting professional drawings and supporting materials, including plans, renderings and project descriptions, that clearly demonstrate a real, high-end residential project currently in development.
Maison Territo is specifically seeking firms engaged in sophisticated residential work, including primary residences, penthouses, prestigious homes and contemporary villas.
Projects inspired by European design traditions are particularly encouraged, whether Italian, Parisian or Mediterranean in influence, or reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
Student submissions, academic work and amateur projects are not eligible. The focus is firmly on experienced professionals whose work demonstrates a strong design identity, technical depth and the potential for long-term collaboration.
How the Selection Process Works
Submissions to the Legacy Project Call 2026 must be completed through the official an online application form available on Maison Territo’s website. Participating firms are invited to submit a current or recently completed high-end residential project for internal review by the Maison Territo team.
Each application must include the following:
Application Checklist
A current or recently completed residential project
A project narrative outlining the design genesis, influences, and intended outcomes
Professional plans and visual materials, submitted as a PDF or via a secure sharing link
Firm information and professional credentials
Contact information for up to five team members who would participate in the Milan experience if selected
All submissions will be evaluated internally over a two- to three-week review period. Projects are assessed based on overall quality, clarity of creative vision, and the potential for long-term collaboration. One firm will ultimately be selected to participate in the Salone del Mobile 2026 immersion.
Key Dates and Timeline
Application Period: Now open through March 1, 2026
Selection Process: March 16 – April 5 2026
Winner Announcement: Early April 2026
Milan Experience: During Salone del Mobile, April 2026
An Immersive Milan Experience at the Highest Level
The selected firm will receive an all-expenses-paid professional trip to Milan for up to five team members, timed to coincide with Salone del Mobile 2026. The experience is designed as a complete immersion into the world of Italian luxury design, offering access that is seldom available to Canadian firms.
The winning team will benefit from early access to upcoming collections and private presentations hosted by leading luxury furniture houses, including Fendi Casa,Dolce and Gabbana Casa, Versace Home and Bentley Home. The itinerary also includes exclusive meetings with creative teams and behind-the-scenes insights into how these iconic brands develop their collections.
For participating firms, the experience represents a unique professional opportunity to engage directly with the decision-makers and design leaders shaping global interiors.
When Vision Becomes an International Reference
Maison Territo positions this initiative as a pathway into a restricted international circle of studios capable of interacting directly with the world’s most influential design houses.
By immersing themselves in Milan’s design ecosystem, participating firms gain early exposure to emerging trends before they reach broader markets. This foresight strengthens portfolio credibility, reinforces professional authority and positions agencies as visionary leaders within the Canadian design landscape.
The experience will also be documented and shared across Maison Territo’s communication channels, offering the selected firm targeted visibility among industry prescribers, partners and specialized media. This level of exposure provides a meaningful opportunity to accelerate brand recognition and consolidate a high-end market position.
Strengthening Canada’s Presence in Global Design
Through the Legacy Project Call 2026, Maison Territo continues to position itself as a bridge between Canadian design talent and the international luxury design world. The initiative reflects the retailer’s broader commitment to supporting professionals, fostering meaningful collaborations and elevating the conversation around high-end residential design in Canada.
For design firms looking to expand their horizons, gain international exposure and engage directly with the most prestigious names in luxury furniture, the Legacy Project Call represents a rare and compelling opportunity.
Maison Territo is a luxury furniture and interior design destination based in Montreal, specializing in exclusive European home collections. Located at Royalmount, the 11,000-square-foot showroom is situated outside Parc Urbain at 5050 Côte-de-Liesse, Suite 1050, Mont-Royal, Quebec H4P 0C9, and presents a curated portfolio of internationally recognized brands, many available exclusively through Maison Territo in Canada. Built on the Territo family’s long-standing design legacy, the store sits at the intersection of fashion, architecture, and high-end residential interiors, serving designers, architects, and discerning private clients seeking exceptional craftsmanship and global design leadership.
The Maison Territo showroom is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inquiries can be directed to (514) 800-0102.
Apply for the Legacy Project Call 2026
Design professionals interested in participating can submit their projects through the official Legacy Project Call landing page at maisonterrito.ca/en/pages/legacy-project-call.
