Canadian Fashion Retail

HANK. has opened a 1,500-square-foot seasonal store in downtown Oakville, converting Caulfeild Apparel Group's existing showroom into a street-front retail location. CEO Mike Purkis discusses the low-capital format, early lessons from the chain's first stores and its Canadian expansion ambitions.

Canadian fashion brand JACOB is entering a new phase under Cristelle Basmaji, daughter of its founders. Once operating more than 250 stores, the Montreal-based business is introducing beauty products and accessories while exploring retail partnerships and potential future apparel collections.