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Q1 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report: Expansion, Restructuring, and the Rise of Experiential Retail

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 sees Canadian apparel split between digitally savvy growth leaders and legacy retailers facing restructuring, highlighting omnichannel and experiential retail’s rising importance.

Lululemon Appoints Heidi O’Neill as CEO

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon names Heidi O’Neill CEO as it looks to revive growth and address product and performance challenges in North America.

UNIQLO Announces First Winnipeg Store Opening Date

Lee Rivett -
UNIQLO will open its first Winnipeg store May 15, 2026, with a second location planned as part of its Canadian expansion.

Canadian Spending Intentions Weaken as Consumer Pressures Build

Craig Patterson -
Stifel survey shows weakening Canadian spending intentions, with apparel and discretionary categories under pressure in 2026.

Groupe Dynamite Earnings Expected to Surge

Craig Patterson -
Groupe Dynamite is expected to post strong Q4 results, with rising sales, margin expansion, and continued growth momentum.

GARAGE launching stores in United Kingdom

Mario Toneguzzi -
Following London, GARAGE will expand into Manchester with locations at Manchester Arndale and Trafford Centre in 2026, accelerating its presence across the country.

Gildan reports record Q4 revenue 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Net sales from continuing operations in the fourth quarter were $1.078 billion, up 31.3% from a year ago.

GARAGE launches U.K. e-commerce as part of international expansion

Mario Toneguzzi -
The launch gives the company a direct-to-consumer foothold in the market ahead of planned physical store openings later this year.

Canadian Apparel Market Rebounded Strongly in 2025

Craig Patterson -
Trendex data from Randy Harris shows the Canadian apparel market rebounded in 2025, driven by value, resale growth, and market polarization.

Groupe Dynamite Signals Strong 2026 Outlook

Lee Rivett -
Groupe Dynamite boosts guidance and raises confidence in 2026 growth following strong holiday performance and strategic clarity shared at ICR.

Aritzia Outlines Growth Momentum at ICR Conference

Lee Rivett -
Aritzia highlights inventory discipline, U.S. expansion, and digital strategy as key drivers of growth following the 2026 ICR Conference.

Aritzia Poised for Strong Q3 as Sales Momentum Accelerates

Craig Patterson -
Aritzia is expected to post a strong Q3 as sales momentum, margin expansion, and digital growth support higher earnings expectations.

DUER expands in Calgary with new CF Market Mall pop up (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Hot on the heels of new store openings in Victoria, San Francisco, and Portland, the Market Mall pop-up is part of DUER’s ongoing retail expansion strategy.

UNIQLO opens its 3rd store in Calgary at CrossIron Mills

Mario Toneguzzi -
Spanning over 15,000 square feet, UNIQLO CrossIron Mills Mall, just outside of Calgary, will showcase UNIQLO's unique customer experience and LifeWear lineup for men, women, and kids.

Andrews opens 5th Location at First Canadian Place, bringing elevated workwear to Downtown Toronto (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Andrews' focus is on blending online and physical retail experiences.

UNIQLO reopens renovated flagship store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Mario Toneguzzi -
UNIQLO currently operates 33 stores across Canada and more than 2,500 worldwide.

Groupe Dynamite announces “exceptional” Q2

Mario Toneguzzi -
Gross margin reached 63.6%, the highest in the past four quarters, says Groupe Dynamite.

DUER opens 1st store in San Francisco, ushers in a new era of denim (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
DUER’s new store brings its trademark denim to a neighborhood known for bike-friendly streets and strong sense of community.

Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo opens two new stores in Quebec

Mario Toneguzzi -
Uniqlo is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Local Laundry expands with 3rd acquisition, acquiring female-focused brand alder

Mario Toneguzzi -
Local Laundry started in Calgary in 2015.

Gildan Activewear reports record net sales for Q2

Mario Toneguzzi -
Sales increased by 6.5% from a year ago for Gildan

From Dealership to Design: Calgary entrepreneur Malika Rajani balances fashion and automotive worlds

Mario Toneguzzi -
Rajani's outerwear line is gaining increasing visibility

SHEIN opening a three-floor pop-up in Montreal

Mario Toneguzzi -
SHEIN said the pop-up will also feature the largest selection of SHEIN’s premium Trend Stores ever showcased in Quebec

Aritzia reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 financial results

Mario Toneguzzi -
Aritzia achieved net revenue of $663 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, a 33% increase compared to last year.

DUER opens 1st standalone store in Victoria, expanding West Coast retail presence (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Recently, DUER announced the launch of DUER Europe alongside an ambitious retail expansion plan across North America.
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