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Mernini Expands from Newfoundland After Dragons’ Den Deal

Newfoundland outerwear brand Mernini grows nationwide after Dragons’ Den success, with founder Maria Halfyard bringing East Coast resilience to Canadian fashion.

La Maison Simons Opens at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

La Maison Simons unveils a 112,000 sq. ft. flagship at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, marking its second major opening in the city this year.

Carl Boutet on Simons’ Historic Yorkdale Opening

Retail expert Carl Boutet calls Simons’ Yorkdale debut a historic milestone as the Quebec retailer enters Toronto with vision, art, and innovation.

Simons Opens First Toronto Store at Yorkdale

La Maison Simons debuts at Yorkdale, marking its first Toronto store and a major step in its national expansion.

Yorkdale celebrates 60 years of retail leadership and innovation

Yorkdale Shopping Centre celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of growth, luxury retail, and innovation in Toronto.

Simons Taking Over Vacant Nordstrom Spaces in Toronto, Expanding Presence with 2 New Stores [Podcast]

Craig and Lee discuss Simons' ambitious expansion into Toronto, filling former Nordstrom spaces at CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Shopping Centre -- Craig also speculates that downtown Vancouver will be next for a Simons store.

La Maison Simons to Open Stores at CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Yorkdale in Former Nordstrom Spaces 

The Quebec-based retailer will open large stores in part of the former Nordstrom boxes in Canada’s top two most productive malls, as part of an ongoing expansion.

La Maison Simons CEO Discusses New Halifax Store and Retailer’s Ongoing Expansion [Video Interview]

Bernard Leblanc discusses the company's newest store, as well as updates on the company's retail mix, e-commerce strategy, and a future with likely more stores in Vancouver and Toronto.

La Maison Simons Opens Store in Halifax, Marking Milestone in Coast-to-Coast Canadian Store Expansion [Photos]

The Quebec City-based retailer opened its first store outside of Quebec 12 years ago, and now has a network of 17 locations from BC to the Maritimes. 

La Maison Simons Launches 1st High-End In-House Designer Collection [Interview]

The new Édito by Simons collection marks a milestone for the retailer with the collection now being carried in the store's designer departments.

Video Interview: Bernard Leblanc, CEO of La Maison Simons Discusses Retail Expansion

Leblanc talks about why the company expanded to the Maritimes, its recent opening of a new store in Montreal, its belief in physical stores, and its future plans.

La Maison Simons Opens at CF Fairview Pointe-Claire in Montreal with Plans for Halifax Store: CEO Interview/Photos

The retailer is expanding again with a beautiful new store in Montreal, and now plans are in place for a first location in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

La Maison Simons Adds Second-Hand Luxury Goods Departments to Stores

For the first time, customers can get a Louis Vuitton bag or Oscar de la Renta dress at Simons, though they won’t be brand new.

Brief: OVO Opening in Ottawa & Calgary, Mulberry Shuts Canadian Stores

Other News: La Maison Simons regains profitability, NorthBoys opens new store, Aldo launches TikTok challenge, Lowe's Canada gets charitable.

BRIEF: UK Brand ‘Cath Kidston’ to Enter Canada, Michael Kors Opening Massive Montreal Flagship

Other News: La Maison Simons Opens 1st standalone home store, Richard Mille carves out Vancouver boutique doorway, Nordstrom Innovates, Louis Vuitton exits Montreal’s Ogilvy temporarily for first time in 30 years.

BRIEF: 2 Shoe Retailers Shutter in Yorkville, Simons Launching Private Label Collection

Hermes reveals orange hoarding for flagship in Vancouver, Duer Jeans launching Toronto storefront next month, Sleep Country Canada partners with Walmart for Bloom mattresses, controversy surrounds Vancouver Fashion Week.

La Maison Simons Expands Luxury Designer Fashion Offerings [Feature]

The Canadian retailer is curating a mix of high-end designers that cannot be found elsewhere in the country.

Department Stores in Canada Adding Pop-Up to Retail Mix [Feature]

Department stores in Canada are including more temporary retail spaces and activations, as part of a global trend of creating experiential retail.

La Maison Simons Announces 1st Strategic Acquisition

It’s the first such acquisition in Simons’ 178-year history, and is part of a trend where retailers add to their operations to broaden assortment and obtain product exclusives.

La Maison Simons to Expand St. Bruno Store

The Canadian fashion retailer will add a floor to its existing store to bring it in line with the company’s larger locations, and we’ve got the details as to how it will be configured.

La Maison Simons to Open 1st Standalone Home Store [Rendering]

The ‘Simons Maison’ furniture boutique will be part of an expansion of the overall downtown Montreal La Maison Simons store offering.

La Maison Simons Announces 16th Store, in a Former Sears Space

The flagship will take two levels in the mall’s former Sears space, as part of a project that will eventually involve the creation of a ‘West Island city centre’.

La Maison Simons Opens 1st ‘Net Zero’ Energy Retail Store [Photos]

The Canadian retailer has unveiled its first store that uses industry leading technologies to eliminate its carbon footprint — in a beautiful space that once housed a Target store.

BRIEF: Simons Prepares to Open Eco-Store, H&M Sees Gains in Canada, Blubird Relocation

Other News: Hillcrest Mall Taps into Consumer Demand, Unique Retail Opportunity, Retailer Writes Novel, Indochino Announces Expansion.

2018 Canadian Retail Forecast [Analysis]

We’re predicting that this year will be one of highs and lows — Sears Canada will shutter, Nordstrom Rack will enter Canada, marijuana will be legalized, and plenty of other developments.
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