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One Year After Hudson’s Bay’s Collapse, Retail Reshaped

A year after Hudson’s Bay collapsed, Canadian retail continues to evolve as landlords, brands, and spaces adapt to its absence.

The End of Anchors: How Canadian Malls Are Being Rewritten

Canadian malls are being reshaped as anchor department stores disappear, leaving millions of square feet to be redeveloped and reimagined.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 28, 2026

Lululemon appoints new leadership, surveillance pricing questioned, Alice + Olivia entering Canada, Quebec furniture manufacturing in jeopardy, mixed feelings in Winnipeg amid crime curb efforts, and other news.

Canadian Spending Holds Steady as Consumers Shift Priorities

Moneris data shows Canadians remain cautious but continue spending, with shifts toward value, essentials, and experiences.

Are Comprehensive ‘World Of’ Concessions Best for Department Stores? [Podcast]

Craig and Lee discuss the contrasting approaches of department stores and brand-specific "World Of" concessions in retail.

What Makes a Great Department Store and What’s the Future? Interview with J.C. Williams Group’s John Torella and Lisa Hutcheson

Industry veteran John Torella discusses great department stores around the world and what makes them popular, as well as the future of the store concept and why it has died in North America.
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