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