Brief: Tokyo Smoke Closures, JYSK Renovation, Holt Renfrew Fall Issue Launch
A review of the most read bulletins from Retail Insider this week, including Tokyo Smoke’s store closures, JYSK’s Coquitlam renovation, and Holt Renfrew’s Fall 2024 magazine launch, alongside updates from Michael Hill, Costco, Walmart, and more.
Brief: Fraud, Bankruptcy, New Concepts, and Retail Rental Rates Surge
A review of the most read bulletins from Retail Insider this week, including Home Depot's fraud scheme, Pusateri's bankruptcy, Loblaw's new no name store, Farm Boy's 50th location, and rising retail rental rates across Canada.
Brief: Farm Boy to Open at Downtown Toronto’s Sugar Wharf, size? Opens Vancouver Flagship Store
Other news: Psycho Bunny opens 1st Canadian store, Cactus Club opening in Calgary, Smash + Tess opens experiential Muskoka pop-up.
Brief: Value Village Launching ‘Boutique’ Concept in Canada, Costco Opens Quebec Business Centre Store
Other News: Shreddies opens 1st-in-the-world "dispensary" in Toronto, Sunglass Hut relocating in Vancouver, Vinfast opening at Park Royal.
Brief: Columbus Café Expansion, COACH to Relocate Store in Downtown Vancouver
Other news: Aesop opens 4th Vancouver-area store, Bath & Body Works relocating in downtown Toronto, Understance opens 1st store, Massimo Dutti exits Vancouver store.
Brief: JD Sports Opens Edmonton Flagship, Arc’teryx Opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Other News: Luxury fragrance retailer opens 1st permanent store at Bayview Village, Decathlon updates accessibility signage with a twist in Canada, La Vie En Rose opening larger location in downtown Toronto.
BRIEF: Unique Jeep Showroom Opens in North Vancouver Mall, Costco Opens Massive Kelowna Store
Other news: Chick-Fil-A opens 2nd downtown Toronto location, Klarna enters Canadian market, Bentley launches vegan handbags and wallets.
Brief: US Fashion Retailer Entering Canada, LCBO Relocates Toronto Waterfront Flagship
Other News: Montreal-based coffee concept enters Ontario, Snapchat launches catalogue-lenses, Clik2pay launches mobile app
Brief: Saks OFF 5TH Shutting Store, Ren’s Pets Opening 5 Locations
Other news: Daniel's Chai Bar opening concept store, Laderach chocolates ramps up expansion, DUER relocates Vancouver flagship.
Brief: Big Frog T-Shirts Opens 1st Store, The Bay Opens Tech-Powered Activation at Stackt Market
Moose Knuckles opens impressive 2-level downtown Montreal storefront, Garage opens pop-up with unisex fashions, Pulse Boot Lab opens at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Brief: ‘Beyond the Rink by Bauer’ Opens at Union Station, Farm Boy Opens Impressive Central Toronto Storefront
Other News: Stitch It opens 3D body measurement retail space, Willowbrook Centre adds Red Robin to its restaurant component, Freak Lunchbox opens at Avalon Mall in St. John’s.
Brief: Decathlon Opens 10th Canadian Store, Birks Jewellers Opens State-of-the-Art Service Centre
Other News: LCBO opens impressive store on the Bloor Street luxury run, Swatch opening downtown Toronto store.
Brief: Costco Opens Montreal Store, Lao Feng Xiang Opening 3rd Canadian Location
Other News: WYRTH opens Yorkdale pop-up, relevé opens in Toronto, T&T Supermarket opens in Langley, Aesop to open in West Vancouver at Park Royal.
Brief: Chick-fil-A Opening on Queen St., Quartz Co. Opens 2 Storefronts
Other news: Smartwool Opens 2nd Canadian store in Whistler BC, The Scottish & Irish Store opens in Toronto, Gucci construction signage goes up at Hotel Vancouver.
Brief: Athleta Opens 1st Canadian Store, Marvel Avengers Experience Extended at Yorkdale
Other News: Lululemon rolls out Olympic collection in Canadian stores, QuadReal gets floral in malls.
Brief: Tim Hortons Launching Fashion Line, The Latest Scoop Opens 3rd Downtown Toronto Store
Other news: Lululemon study shows how clothing impacts workplaces, Samsung launches Knox Capture scanning tech, Volvo partners with Canadian footwear brand Casca.
Brief: HBC Partners with Pinterest, Saks Opens Balenciaga Boutique
Other news: Gucci opens pop-up in Vancouver as flagship construction commences, Apple's questionable trade-in program.
Brief: Hudson’s Bay Partners with Toronto Raptors, Ritz Rumoured to Replace Four Seasons Hotel at CF Pacific Centre
Other News: Streetwear retailer PLUS opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Ellie Mae opens Yonge Street store, Swarovski unveils beautifully renovated downtown store.
Brief: Canadian Shoe Outlet Closing All Stores, Signage Changes on EB Games Stores in Canada
Other News: Upscale fashion retailer NorthBoys Launches NorthGirls, Aussie bridal retailer launches in Canada, Salomon shutting West Vancouver location, H&M shuts store in downtown Montreal.
Brief: Birks Opens at Saks Flagship in Toronto, Craig’s Cookies to Open at Yorkdale
Other news: Samsung renovating 2 Canadian stores, TKEES launches at Holt Renfrew, Southcentre launches Truth and Reconciliation exhibit.
Brief: Decathlon Opens Impressive Store, Athleta Replacing Nike at Yorkdale
Other News: The Latest Scoop opening in downtown Toronto, Judith & Charles steps onto the street with Ottawa store, hotel under construction in St. Thomas shopping centre.
Brief: Amazon Launching 1st ‘Career Day’ in Canada, Kit and Ace Shuts in West Vancouver
Other news: Jo Malone opens 4 stores, Swyft partners with Walmart, Scarborough Town Centre to host vintage street market.
Brief: Celine Exits Saks Flagship as Standalone Opens, Rexall Shuts 4th Downtown Toronto Store Since June
Other news: Lucid Motors opening at Yorkdale, Sungiven Foods opening more Vancouver stores, massive medical complex opening at Centre Rockland in Montreal.
Brief: Richemont Expanding Cartier in Canada, The Webster Chooses Facade Colour for 1st Canadian Store
Other news: Jeweller Melanie Auld Expanding to Toronto, Eight Sleep Launches in Canada, H&M Canada pilots resell platform.
Brief: ‘The Bay’ Website Officially Rebranded Amid Business Split, Construction Begins on Downtown Toronto IKEA Store
Other news: Downtown Vancouver BIA launches unique initiative to attract consumers, T.Kettle opens in Toronto’s PATH, Polestar opens in West Vancouver.
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