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Doug Putman

Toys “R” Us Canada Seeks CCAA Protection

Craig Patterson -
Toys “R” Us Canada has filed for CCAA protection as it restructures its business, reduces its store footprint, and navigates mounting operational pressures.

Everest Toys Placed in Receivership Amid Putman Group Struggles

Craig Patterson -
Everest Toys, a key Canadian toy distributor, has entered receivership as financial pressures mount for the Putman family’s retail empire.

Putman Investments Buys Ricki’s and Cleo from Comark

Maya Johnson -
Putman Investments acquires Ricki’s and Cleo, aiming to revive the struggling apparel brands amid Comark’s financial restructuring.

Putman Investments Acquires Northern Reflections Retail Chain

Mario Toneguzzi -
Northern Reflections is celebrating 40 years in business with 134 stores across nine provinces.

Gordon Brothers Provides Toys”R”Us Canada $120M Financing Boost

Craig Patterson -
Gordon Brothers supports Toys”R”Us Canada with C$120M financing, including store rationalization to drive growth and operational efficiency.

Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us Relaunch Stores in Canada Under Doug Putman Ownership [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Putman Investments is expanding its retail empire by adding stores, including two Babies"R"Us in former buybuyBABY locations.

Inside Doug Putman’s New Home Furnishings Concept ‘rooms + spaces’ as Retailer Expands Rapidly in Canada [Interviews/Photos]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The entrepreneur talks about his newly opened retail concept, which involves opening an initial 24 stores in former Bed Bath & Beyond locations across the country.

Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us Canada Expand Footprint with New Store Launches in Former Bed Bath & Beyond Locations [Interview with Doug Putman]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Entrepreneur Doug Putman is growing the banners in Canada after acquiring the majority of Bed Bath & Beyond's Canadian real estate.

Doug Putman Acquires Bed Bath & Beyond Leases in Canada to Launch New Home Retail Concept [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new retail concept called rooms + spaces will be rolled out across the country by early summer, and Putman says that he plans to open even more than expected by the end of the year.

Entrepreneur Doug Putman Discusses Why He’s Focused on Brick-and-Mortar Retail: Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
The owner of Toys R Us Canada, T.Kettle, Sunrise Records, FYE and other retail banners discusses why he has been acquiring brands with a focus on physical stores.

Toys R Us Canada Sold to Sunrise Records Owner: Interview with Doug Putman

Mario Toneguzzi -
Putman says he plans to open many more Toys R Us stores in Canada as he sees growth potential for the brand.

Entrepreneur Doug Putman Discusses His Newest Venture, T.Kettle, Opening in Former David’s Tea Storefronts: Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
Doug Putman's takeover of Canada's David's Tea locations to start T. Kettle, a new player in the retail tea industry.
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