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Canada Lost Its Department Stores. Did It Have To?

Lee Rivett - November 11, 2026

Writing from South Africa, Lee Rivett examines why Canada's department stores disappeared while leading shopping centres continue to thrive. From David Jones and Edgars to Simons' expansion, the column considers what retailers and landlords can learn.

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