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John Crombie Shares 6 Canadian Retail Trends to Watch for in 2023 [Interview]
Crombie, who's predictions usually come true, spoke at the ICSC Whistler Conference recently and discussed how retail in Canada is shifting as consumer habits change.
Video Interview: What Matters To Today’s Consumer in Canada
An expert talks about how consumers are looking for discounts and value, their concerns about their finances, how they are making fewer impulse buys and how they expect big companies to do good in society.
Major Condo Tower Rezoning Application Threatens a Block’s Worth of Toronto Restaurants
Developers say that they're responding to shifting urban trends, though only two small commercial spaces are proposed where a block of businesses currently operate.
Hudson’s Bay to Shut Londonderry Mall Store in Edmonton
The retailer will close one of its oldest locations in Alberta this summer as the retailer strategizes the future of its physical stores.
Toronto Six Professional Women’s Hockey Team Retail Presence Looks to Multi-channel Growth with On-Ice Success [Interview]
The President of women's professional hockey team the Toronto Six says that fans of teams are helping create a new revenue source.
Best Retailers for Customer Experience in Canada Ranked in Leger Study [Interview]
Thousands of Canadians were polled to determine which retailers came out on top, with some surprising findings.
Deciem Rebrands Many Stores as ‘The Ordinary’ as Company Shifts Focus and Retail Strategy [CEO Interview]
The popular beauty brand is refocusing some of its stores as 'The Ordinary' as Deciem grows its wholesale business with Sephora, and is also looking to launch new brands through its incubator engine.
Retailers Shifting Loyalty Programs to In-House as Businesses Drop Air Miles and Others [Interview]
An industry expert says that companies such as Starbucks have found success in its own loyalty programs, and consumer confusion with third-party programs is leading more retailers to develop their own.
‘Repair and Run’ Bike Maintenance Retail Concept Expanding to more Locations in Canada after Successful 1st Launch [Interview]
The bike repair business, founded by some of the people behind the launch and success of Mobile Klinik, is seeing success after opening its first store in 2021.
Earls to Launch New Restaurant Concept as Chain Expands Locations [Interview]
The Canadian chain is expanding its operations as consumers embrace in-person dining following the pandemic.
Canadians Should be Checking Receipts at the Grocery Store as Errors are Common [Op-Ed]
Sylvain Charlebois says that Canadians may not realize that the prices on the shelves and what's scanned might be different, and that there's sometimes an opportunity for compensation if there's been an error.
Retailer Bankruptcies Not as High as Expected in Canada Since Pandemic, but Uncertainty Persists: Insolvency Insider
The tsunami of business creditor protection filings didn't happen as predicted, but an expert says that a reduction of locations by some retailers as well as headwinds could lead to industry challenges.
Video Interview: How Red Tape Is Strangling Canadian Small Businesses
Laura Jones of CFIB talks about the impact of red tape on businesses across the country and why it's so important to their bottom line.
Italian Grocery-Restaurant Concept Lina’s Prepares to Open 15,000 sq ft Location in Calgary’s Inglewood [Photos/Interview]
The expanding business is based on the concept of an Italian public square or marketplace, making it a popular hub that has strong consumer loyalty.
Zellers to Launch Food Trucks in Effort to Drive Traffic to Bay Stores
The retailer has also all but confirmed the relaunch to the Zeddy teddy bear mascot as it prepares to open 25 locations inside of Hudson’s Bay stores this spring.
Cineplex Launches New ‘Junxion’ Entertainment Concept with Additional Canadian Locations Planned [Interviews]
The concept features movies, gaming, dining and live entertainment under one roof, with plans to roll it out to multiple Canadian markets this year as part of a growth strategy for Cineplex.
Queen Street West Retailers in Toronto Anxious about Metrolinx Ontario Line Construction [Interviews]
Construction has the community worried that they’ll experience a repeat of Eglinton line ‘nightmare’.
Ron White Marks 25th Anniversary of its Charity ‘Shoe Drive’ [Interview]
The Toronto-based brand, which has stores in the area, is taking in gently used footwear that still have life in them to give to those in need.
Supply Chain Issues for Canadian Retailers Expected into 2025: Expert
Various factors are contributing to ongoing challenges to coordinate the optimal availability of goods says Gary Newbury.
DTC Jewellery Brand Mejuri Continues Ongoing Expansion with More Stores in Key Canadian Markets [Interview]
Calgary and Montreal are the latest cities to see openings for the popular jewellery brand which is looking to gain market share with a growing loyal client base.
Subway Strategically Increasing Pace of Canadian Location Expansion [Interview]
Subway Canada will open double the amount of stores from last year while it also renovates other locations with new innovations to enhance the consumer experience.
Big Box Outlet Store to Expand Outside of BC with 1st Alberta Location Amid Rapid Growth [Interview]
Western Canada's leading liquidator gets its goods from Costco, Target and Amazon, and consumers are embracing the concept as inflation hits the country.
Miami-Based ‘Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming’ Entering Canada with 1st Store and Plans for Many More [Interview]
The leading pet service franchise brand is expanding into Canada with aggressive expansion plans that could make it a household name.
Video Interview: What’s The State Of The Franchising Industry In Canada Today?
An industry expert talks about where the interest in franchising comes from, the top categories, and other trends in the industry.
Herschel Supply Co. to Open Several New Stores This Year Amid Expansion [Interview]
The popular Vancouver-based lifestyle and accessory brand is seeing success with its first stores and will open more, including in the resort town of Banff Alberta.
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