The grocery retailer is seeking locations in a wide range of sizes, as part of its initiative to operate retail stores while also building awareness for its expansive wholesale division.
Christina Morrow discusses her plans to rapidly expand her women's martial arts activewear brand, which features performance materials and designs inspired by tattoo art.
The upscale bowling and foodservice concept will open another location later this year as it eyes expanding into other parts of Canada, says its founder.
An early Easter, following Valentines, is impacting sales and merchandising in stores. At the same time, some retailers are innovating and looking to make things more experiential.
It's a perfect storm for disaster with high interest rates, increasing costs and other financial obligations impacting retailers, with insolvencies surging 30% over 2019.
The world-renowned Japanese noodle hotspot, with over 1,000 locations worldwide, prepares dishes in a theatre-style kitchen. Plans are in place for locations across Canada.
Retailers are missing an opportunity to target parents with children says an expert, while the need to understand Generation Alpha will critical as they become consumers in the years to come.
Bernard Leblanc discusses the company's newest store, as well as updates on the company's retail mix, e-commerce strategy, and a future with likely more stores in Vancouver and Toronto.
The company has 235 hair cutting salons globally, and is now targeting Canada by seeking shopping centre locations. Its value proposition in this economy could see it expand rapidly.
Bloor-Yorkville was chosen for the New Zealand-based menswear brand’s first Canadian store, after entering the country through a network of concessions at Hudson’s Bay.
Despite challenges in deal making and urban development, the grocery industry sees potential in discount stores but also emphasizes the importance of grocers as essential amenities within mixed-use projects, says one expert.
Described as the "Whole Foods Market" of convenience stores, the new KaleMart 24 is being rolled out in Montreal this year with plans to aggressively move into new markets including Toronto.
The Calgary-based swim retailer, which went bankrupt during the pandemic, has returned and is opening stores as it connects with consumers in new markets.
Craig and Lee discuss the significant closures of Pusateri's grocery and Flo's Diner in Yorkville, Toronto, reflecting on the neighborhood's evolution and future luxury developments.
The massive initiatives will see DAVIDsTEA locations open in Couche-Tard and Circle K stores in Canada, as well an undetermined number of Second Cup locations in stores separately.
Sylvain Charlebois goes over the numbers, finding that some items are cheaper while others have become far pricier with inflation since lockdowns four years ago.
The Canadian fitness concept that focuses on one-on-one services has launched its Canadian flagship near Yonge and Bloor, discussing plans for further growth in an interview.
Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) serve as advocates for local businesses on Main Street, requiring clear objectives, stakeholder communication, and demonstrating value to members says Eric Aderneck.