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MEC Sets out 2023 Plans with Investments in New Distribution Centre and Stores [CEO Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer formerly known as Mountain Equipment Co-op plans to grow its business with improved logistics and an expanded footprint.
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MEC Opens First 3 Concessions in Hudson’s Bay Stores [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
The branded shop-in-stores features a wide range of products, and more are expected to open next spring.
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MEC to Open within Hudson’s Bay Stores: Interviews with MEC CEO & Hudson’s Bay President Wayne Drummond

Craig Patterson -
It’s a “Canadian retail marriage made in heaven” as Vancouver-based Mountain Equipment Company prepares to open its own stores within Hudson’s Bay locations as part of an omni-channel partnership.
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MEC Resumes Hosting In-Person Events to Sold-Out Crowds After Pandemic Shutdowns: Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
Now called Mountain Equipment Company, the retailer is seeing enthusiasm from consumers seeking in-person experiences including hosting legendary climber and Edelrid ambassador Tommy Caldwell.
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MEC Looks to Future Growth Following Insolvency: Interview with CEO Eric Claus

Sean Tarry -
The Canadian retailer, formerly a cooperative, came out of a restructuring with plans to engage with consumers amid the pandemic.
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The MEC Debacle is a Predictable and Avoidable Governance Failure: Expert

Retail Insider -
MEC began eroding its membership’s democratic voice years ago, which put in motion the process that’s led to its demise as a co-operative.
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MEC Sale to Private Owner will Negatively Affect Brand Trust: Expert

Mario Toneguzzi -
Experts say that the sale will erode brand trust significantly for several reasons.
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MEC Files for Creditor Protection Amid Acquisition by US-Based Kingswood Capital

Craig Patterson -
The Canadian outdoor retailer will lose its cooperative status as a US-based investment conglomerate takes over operations and appoints a new CEO.
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Canadian Retailer ‘MEC’ to Shift Strategy Amid Challenging Environment [Interview]

Craig Patterson -
In an interview, the outdoor gear co-op’s new CEO says that he is streamlining operations to bring back financial health while also rethinking the company’s employee situation, base of stores, and online offerings.
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MEC Opens 1st Flagship Store on Toronto’s Queen Street West [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
The impressive retail space features experiential elements that merge physical with tech, and is the first true ‘flagship’ for the retailer also known as ‘Mountain Equipment Co-op’. Will it be enough to gain market share amid increasing competition?
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MEC Innovates as it Launches International Travel Tours

Craig Patterson -
The Canadian cooperative is taking experiential retail to a whole new level by offering travel services with a focus on outdoor activity and responsible tourism, at a time of unprecedented competition from homegrown and international brands.
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MEC CEO Discusses Expansion Plans

Mario Toneguzzi -
The popular outdoor gear retailer, now with 22 locations, plans to further expand into new and existing markets with its updated store format.
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Study Ranks Canada’s Most Trusted Brands

Craig Patterson -
The majority of the top 10 are either retailers or retail industry-related.
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MEC Continues Unprecedented Store Expansion into 2017

Craig Patterson -
The cooperative has opened five locations this year, and momentum will continue into 2017-onwards as Canadians increasingly embrace the retailer.
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Inside MEC’s Newest Store Location [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
The bright new location features soaring ceilings, attractive fixtures, and an overhead canopy welcoming people into the store.
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MEC to Open Beside Montreal’s Top Mall

Craig Patterson -
The outdoor consumer cooperative will open a freestanding unit adjacent to a busy mall in the fall of 2016.
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Mountain Equipment Coop may build a new Downtown Toronto flagship

Retail Insider -
Sources say that Vancouver-based Mountain Equipment Coop (MEC) may build a new flagship store in Downtown Toronto. The store would replace a 28,000 square foot surface parking lot at the corner of Queen Street West and Soho Street in the...
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