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Aesop, an Australian skincare retailer, is opening a boutique at CF Richmond Centre, continuing its expansion across Canada. This move marks a significant milestone in Aesop's strategy to establish standalone stores and enhance direct-to-consumer connections.

Aesop has opened a new Robson Street store in downtown Vancouver, marking its fifth location in the city and second in the downtown core.

Other news: Aesop opens 4th Vancouver-area store, Bath & Body Works relocating in downtown Toronto, Understance opens 1st store, Massimo Dutti exits Vancouver store.

Australian skin care brand debuts newest store, taking over a vacated DAVIDsTEA location.

Australian skin care brand to debut newest store, taking over a vacated DAVIDsTEA location.

The brand could open as many as five Canadian boutiques this year amid an ongoing expansion that includes new markets.

The upscale Australian skin care brand is shifting its real estate strategy as it rapidly expands its Canadian operations.

In less than a year, the Australian skin care brand will have opened seven Canadian locations.

Despite the economy and currency, a remarkable number of international retailers came to Canada last year. We list and describe 28 brands that entered Canada by opening freestanding locations.

The luxury brand's 1st two Canadian locations are now open. A third will be opening shortly.

The popular Australian skin care brand will open Canadian locations this year.