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Holiday Photo Series: Holt Renfrew in Downtown Vancouver

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The impressive store is one of the largest in the chain, with a much smaller version having first opened in 1975.
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Holt Renfrew Launches Unique Social Media-Friendly Change Room Area at Bloor St. Flagship in Toronto [Photos/Interviews]

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The Studio concept space, featuring plush furniture and magenta walls could be rolled out into other Holt Renfrew stores.
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Holt Renfrew Launches Summer 2022 Campaign ‘Summer in Motion’ [Interview]

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The large-format luxury retailer is targeting Millennials and Gen Z consumers with an in-store concert series, Spotify playlists curated by DJs and social media among other endeavours.
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Balenciaga to Open Large 2-Level Flagship Store on Yorkville Avenue in Toronto

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The world’s most popular luxury brand is making moves into Canada with a second standalone location joining Chanel, Versace and others in a rapidly expanding luxury district.
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TKEES Launches at Holt Renfrew Stores for September in a Global Exclusive 

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Toronto-based footwear and apparel brand has opened exclusive pop-up locations.
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David Yurman Invests in Canadian Operations with Standalone Yorkdale Store Renovation 

Craig Patterson -
The only standalone location for the US-based luxury jewellery and watch brand will have a new look as David Yurman continues to see success in its operations in Canada. 
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Holt Renfrew 1st Retailer in Canada to Adopt Science-Based Sustainability Targets

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The luxury multi-brand retailer is the only one in Canada to set approved science-based targets for carbon reduction while at the same time adopting other eco initiatives.
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Podcast [Interview]: Anjli Patel and Gurpreet Ahluwalia Talk Fashion and Styling at Holt Renfrew

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This week, Craig speaks with fashion icons Anjli and Gurpreet, discussing fashion in Canada as they begin working with Holt Renfrew as style consultants. The discussion includes a conversation about diversity as well as what we'll be wearing as people begin to socialize in public again.
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BRIEF: Boathouse Entering Quebec, Triple O’s Opening 30 Ontario Locations

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Other News: Holt Renfrew launches unique spring campaign, Flow Water appoints CEO, New Zealand-based Monday hair care launches in Canada.
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Holt Renfrew Unveils Overhauled Mink Mile Flagship Facade and Main Floor Luxury Hall in Toronto [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
The luxury department store’s ‘mothership’ has seen the launch of several impressive new concession boutiques as the flagship sees an incredible transformation.
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Balmain Expands Canadian Presence with Multiple Shop-in-Store Boutiques

Craig Patterson -
The French luxury fashion brand is partnering with Holt Renfrew to create branded spaces amid increased consumer interest and competition.
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Holt Renfrew Appoints New President & CEO

Craig Patterson -
The Canadian luxury retailer announced new leadership as Mario Grauso exits the company and is replaced with an industry veteran who most recently was with Hong Kong-based luxury store Lane Crawford.
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Holt Renfrew Sets Out Plan to Reopen Stores with COVID-19 Safety Protocols

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Three of the luxury retailer’s stores are set to reopen this month including a newly completed Holt Renfrew Ogilvy location. It comes at a time when consumers may pull back from flashier brands in the short term.
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Mass Store Closures in Canada Escalate Significantly Amid COVID-19 Pandemic [Update]

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A sudden collapse of retail in Canada has some shaming retailers that remain open while malls operate at reduced hours.
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Opening Date and Updated Store Details Announced for Montreal Luxury Retailer ‘Holt Renfrew Ogilvy’

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When completed next month, the six-level multi-brand luxury store will be one of the largest of its kind in North America with nearly 100 in-store luxury boutique concessions.
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Chanel Expanding Canadian Presence with ‘Ground Floor’ Concessions

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The iconic French luxury women’s fashion brand has been relocating its concessions to street level spaces after expanding its Canadian flagship.
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Luxury Brand CELINE to Open 1st Standalone Canadian Flagship

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The LVMH-owned French brand will open a storefront spanning nearly 5,000 square feet as part of a direct-to-consumer expansion for the brand in Canada.
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Hundreds of Stores to Close in Canada in Early 2020 [Analysis]

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Retail Insider counts well over 700 retail locations that will shutter early on this year amid a shift in consumer preferences and an otherwise challenging time for the industry. At the same time, some analysts expressed optimism as new concepts open and expand in Canada.
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Holt Renfrew to Debut New Restaurant Concept at its Bloor Street Flagship This Month

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A change in branding means that the announced ‘Colette Grand Café’ will not open in the massive Mink Mile department store, though the elevated new space will operate under the same corporate umbrella.
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‘Manulife Place’ Retail Podium in Downtown Edmonton to See Major Overhaul [Renderings/Analysis]

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After Holt Renfrew closed its downtown Edmonton store in retail centre last week, Manulife has announced a major modernization that will give Manulife Place a new life that will include a new facade, a retail new configuration, a new one-acre park, as well as soon-to-be-announced new retail tenants.
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In Pictures: The Final Days of Holt Renfrew in Edmonton [Photo Essay]

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Edmonton correspondent Christopher Lui took photos of the now shuttered Holt Renfrew store in downtown Edmonton as it prepared to close last week. It’s the end of an era for the luxury retailer in the city.
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Holt Renfrew Exits Downtown Edmonton Store After 70-Year Run [Analysis]

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It’s the end of an era for the luxury multi-brand retailer and is a setback for Edmonton’s downtown core which is seeing a flurry of new development.
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Luxury Brand ‘Links of London’ Shuttering All Canadian Stores Amid Bankruptcy

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The UK brand’s parent company, amid challenges, has pulled the plug on plans to further expand the direct-to-consumer retail expansion globally with five Canadian stores being part of the closure.
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Balenciaga Expands into Canada with 1st Standalone Canadian Flagship [Photos]

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The Kering-owned brand is expanding its presence in Canada with sources saying that more locations are expected.
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BRIEF: Forever 21 Closes Canadian Stores, CHANEL Opens 1st-in-Canada Shoe Boutique

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Other News: Louis Vuitton expanding ready-to-wear at Holts Vancouver, Natasha Koifman’s ‘ShopNK’ releases 2nd drop, Kit and Ace opens Park Royal store, Yabu Pushelberg launches housewares boutique, Lebanese food concept opens 1st location after 2-year delay.
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