Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani has opened its only standalone Canadian boutique and the country's first Armani/Caffè at Vancouver's Oakridge Park. Amachris constructed the boutique and café, while DWSV Realty handled the leasing transaction.

Oakridge Park's inaugural Front Row fashion event brought together John Legend, Joe Zee, more than 40 boutiques and a 250-person production crew. QuadReal's Irene Quan explains the luxury retail strategy, customer engagement initiatives and plans to establish an annual Vancouver fashion event.

Canada's luxury retail market is becoming increasingly concentrated around a select group of premier destinations as brands prioritize flagship stores, direct customer relationships and experience-led retail. Retail Insider's latest report examines the forces reshaping luxury investment, real estate and competition.

Stefanie Hill recalls Giorgio Armani’s character and Toronto’s role in opening his first North American boutique in 1979 at Hazelton Lanes.

The Italian luxury brand is growing its presence in Canada with a push for standalone corporate stores.

The Italian luxury brand chose Vancouver for its fourth North American design showroom.

The Italian brand's 2nd Canadian outlet joins one which opened last summer.

Giorgio Armani's first Canadian outlet opens late next month at the Toronto Premium Outlets. Armani is currently recruiting management and staff for the new store, and will be holding a job fair towards the end of this month.

Today Holt Renfrew launches its collaboration with Giorgio Armani to sell baby blankets. Proceeds will be going to Free the Children, a charity dedicated to bettering the lives of third-world youth. The $50 blankets will be available at all Holt Renfrew stores on the...