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Knix Expands into Men’s Market with New Brand MNTD

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Knix launches men’s essentials line MNTD, blending innovation, comfort, and freshness with its first-ever expansion into men’s apparel.
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Canadian Apparel Retail Defies 2025 Gloom Forecasts

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Canadian apparel sales rose 9.3% in 2025, defying recession fears as strong domestic spending and younger consumers fueled growth.
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Retail Leads Canadian Job Gains as Sector Rebounds from Layoffs

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Canada’s retail sector added 41,000 jobs in October, driving national employment growth as part-time work and e-commerce recovery signal renewed consumer confidence.
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Kit and Ace Expands to West Vancouver with Park Royal Store

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Kit and Ace opens a 3,500-square-foot store at Park Royal in West Vancouver, marking continued Canadian retail expansion under Unity Brands.
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Frette to Open First Canadian Store in Toronto

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Italian luxury linen brand Frette will open its first Canadian store on Hazelton Avenue in Toronto’s Yorkville district, marking another luxury brand for the rapidly transforming area.
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SENTALER Marks 16th Anniversary with Bold Retail Expansion

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Canadian luxury brand SENTALER celebrates 16 years with new Madison Avenue and Yorkdale boutiques and its first U.S. trunk show tour.
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Creed Opens First Canadian Boutique at Yorkdale

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Luxury fragrance house Creed debuts its first Canadian boutique at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, joining the mall’s expanding roster of top-tier brands.
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Mastermind Toys Opens Pop-Ups at Holt Renfrew

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Mastermind Toys launches five luxury pop-ups inside Holt Renfrew stores nationwide for the 2025 holiday season.
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KONEK, powered by Interac and leading Canadian Financial Institutions launches Canada’s Homegrown e-Commerce Payment platform with Staples Canada as first national merchant

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Interac and Canadian Financial Institutions launch KONEK, a Canadian e-commerce payment platform offering security, flexibility, and trust for merchants and consumers nationwide.
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Canadian Tire Launches 1st Hudson’s Bay Stripes Collection

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Canadian Tire launches its first Hudson’s Bay Stripes holiday collection December 5, reintroducing a cherished Canadian brand for a new generation.
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Rocky Marks 25 Years With National Rebrand

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Canadian natural-care brand Rocky celebrates 25 years with a new name, sustainable packaging, and continued growth rooted in its Canmore heritage.
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Cassels Builds Canada’s Leading Commercial Leasing Team

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Over the past two years, Cassels has developed a market-leading commercial leasing practice - through strategy, talent, and client trust - across Canada’s evolving retail landscape.
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Ruby Liu Team Let Go After Court Defeat Ends Department Store Plans

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Ruby Liu’s team was released after her court loss to Hudson’s Bay landlords, signaling the likely end of her planned department store chain.
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Canada’s first ‘Miniso Land’ opens at West Edmonton Mall

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MINISO opens Canada’s first ‘Miniso Land’ at West Edmonton Mall, featuring immersive IP zones, 5,000 products, and record-breaking first-day sales.
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Monos and Brooklyn Coachworks Reveal Arles Blue Collaboration

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Monos partners with Brooklyn Coachworks on a custom Land Rover Defender and limited-edition Arles Blue Collection, celebrating craftsmanship and mindful design.
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Canadian Shoppers Shift Toward Purposeful Holiday Spending

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Canadian retailers see shoppers prioritizing local, thoughtful purchases amid tariffs, postal delays, and a changing economy.
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Remembering Alex Tilley: The Canadian Original Behind the Iconic Tilley Hat

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Canadian entrepreneur Alex Tilley, founder of Tilley Endurables and creator of the iconic Tilley Hat, is remembered for his craftsmanship and enduring legacy.
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Inside Zellers’ Comeback: Joey Benitah Shares the Playbook

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Zellers returns with a new vision as COO Joey Benitah outlines how the Canadian retail icon plans to rebuild and expand nationwide.
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Roots Opens Outpost Concept in Toronto’s Rosedale

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Roots launches its Outpost concept store in Toronto’s Rosedale, blending heritage, curated products, and community partnerships.
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Bento launches a Bold Evolution of Its Brand Identity to Support Expansion Plans 

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Bento Sushi shifts brand identity to Bento Brave, unveiling a fresh identity and family-focused campaigns to make sushi more accessible across North America.
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Mernini Expands from Newfoundland After Dragons’ Den Deal

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Newfoundland outerwear brand Mernini grows nationwide after Dragons’ Den success, with founder Maria Halfyard bringing East Coast resilience to Canadian fashion.
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85 Years Strong: How PragerNuform Is Redefining Store Fixtures & Retail Displays

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PragerNuform celebrates 85 years with design-to-install solutions, delivering consistent retail environments for top brands across Canada, the U.S., and around the world.
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Tilley Sport Expands with SS26 Collection Debut in Toronto

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Tilley Sport unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Toronto, expanding across Canada with golf-inspired designs and versatile performance wear.
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Activate Games Expands Globally from Winnipeg to 55 Locations

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Activate Games’ expansion marks a milestone for the Canadian-born experiential brand now operating over 55 active gaming locations worldwide.
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Ruby Liu and the Lost Bid for Hudson’s Bay Stores

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Retail strategist Carl Boutet reflects on Ruby Liu’s failed bid for former Hudson’s Bay stores and the lessons it offers for Canadian retail’s future.
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