The brand saw strong sales from pop-ups and ecomm, prompting it to launch a brick-and-mortar store expansion into new markets with a multi-year strategy.
Brokers and industry experts are saying that brands are looking at opening stores in the city, but a lack of spending and ongoing construction is hampering recovery.
Downtown Montreal is seeing increased leasing activity as foot traffic begins to return, and other parts of the city are also seeing developments as consumers gain confidence.
With three different business units, the psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy company is looking at developing a hub and spoke type of rollout across the country.
The unique brand, known for its polo shirts with a logo featuring a maniacal-looking rabbit over a skull and bones, will launch standalone stores for the first time in Canada.
Other News: La Maison Simons Opens 1st standalone home store, Richard Mille carves out Vancouver boutique doorway, Nordstrom Innovates, Louis Vuitton exits Montreal’s Ogilvy temporarily for first time in 30 years.
Other News: Cadillac Fairview partners with Ravel by CF and CAFA on initiative, Women’s custom suiting brand launches, North America’s largest meditation studio in Canada, young people working in retail at higher risk for workplace injuries, automated pharmacy kiosk expands.
Other News: H&M expands/renovates Vancouver flagship, Uniqlo Opens in Oshawa, Cineplex announces 1st Playdium in Atlantic Canada, Boutique Colori shutters only store outside of Quebec.
America’s oldest outdoor clothing company is expected to open its first Canadian store this year, with plans for more as the brand launches new Canadian retail operations.