Pajar expands, Metro converting 10 stores to Food Basics, Canadian Tire reports results, Pet Valu aims for 1200 stores, Nespresso unveils new concept store, and other news.
Columbia Sportswear reported lower Canadian sales in the second quarter as wholesale orders softened and shipment timing affected results, while the company continues investing in footwear, digital channels and a broader brand repositioning strategy.
New concept liquor store opens at Winnipeg Save-on-Foods, vintage retail concept opens on Dundas St in Toronto, FreshCo opening stores, Calgary food stall opening first brick-and-mortar location, and other news.
Baffin will operate as Baffin Footwear Inc., preserving the Baffin brand, its leadership team, employees, customer relationships and day-to-day operations while benefiting from Royer's long-term investment and manufacturing expertise.
Maguire Shoes' U.S. expansion plans are still in progress, with the company closely monitoring potential tariffs on European imports before committing to more U.S. locations.Â