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From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reinvention amid Expansion and Rising Costs

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This week’s Canadian retail landscape blends strategic expansions with cost pressures, highlighting physical growth and evolving shopping behaviours amid economic chal...

Daily Synopsis: Mar 11, 2026

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What might be next for Roots, Pokemon cards hot for theft, downtown Sudbury mall wins legal battle over 2004 Zellers exit, and other news.

MUJI opening its newest Canadian store in British Columbia (PHOTOS)

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MUJI has steadily grown as the go-to brand for millions of loyal customers in 30+ countries and 7,000+ products.

MUJI opens at The Well in Toronto (Photos)

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The Well location is the very first in Canada where customers can discover MUJI’s new skincare series before it arrives in other stores nationwide.

MUJI Celebrates 10 Years in Canada (Photos)

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MUJI first arrived in Canada in November 2014 through the opening of a retail location in downtown Toronto

Brief: Mexx Re-Entering Canada, Hudson’s Bay Adds Brands

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Other News: Entertainment centre opening at Yorkdale, Furla opens 2nd Canadian store, Hugo Boss opens in Laval, Reitmans opens store at WEM, Nordstrom gets merry.

Brief: Hudson’s Bay Receives Eviction Notices from Malls, Banana Republic Shutters on Bloor

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Other News: Diesel opens only Canadian store at Yorkdale, Frank And Oak looks to international expansion after acquisition, Oxford Properties supports food banks, interview with Muji President, King & Bay innovates to fight the spread of COVID-19.

MUJI Opens 2nd Largest Store in Canada at Surrey’s Guildford Town Centre [Photos]

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The minimalist Japanese retailer has opened its second two-level flagship in Canada in one of the top malls in the Vancouver metro area.

MUJI to Open Largest Flagship in Vancouver Area in Surrey Mall

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The massive two-level store will be even larger than the downtown Vancouver flagship which was once its largest outside of Asia.

MUJI to Supersize CF Richmond Centre Unit to Become Another Flagship

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The popular minimalist Japanese retailer is growing its Canadian stores as consumers embrace the brand.

MUJI Shifts Strategy with Big Plans for Canada [Feature]

Craig Patterson -
The minimalist Japanese retailer intends to open much larger stores as well as introduce groceries, hotels and even public realm and residential concepts into Canada.

Inside MUJI’s Largest Flagship Outside of Asia, in Downtown Toronto [Photos/Video]

Craig Patterson -
The minimalist Japanese retailer has unveiled a massive two-level store that carries a wide assortment of product and services. We had a tour inside prior to the store’s pubic grand opening.

BRIEF: MUJI Expanding, Boucheron Boutique, J.Crew Closing Stores

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Other News: Oakridge to Launch Exhibit Ahead of Redevelopment, Cashmere Collection for Breast Cancer, WAXON Launches Laser Technology, Walmart Opens at Metrotown.

MUJI Metrotown Expansion to Feature 1st in Canada Offerings [Update]

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When it re-opens at the end of next month, Muji’s new Burnaby flagship will become one of its largest globally.

MUJI Announces Downtown Toronto Mega-Flagship [Rendering]

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The minimalist Japanese retailer has revealed that it will more than quadruple the size of its first Canadian store to become the largest Muji location outside of Asia.

Muji to Expand Metropolis at Metrotown Store into Flagship

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Western Canada’s first location for the Japanese retailer is so successful that the one-year-old store will grow by 50%.

Muji Continues Canadian Expansion with CF Richmond Centre Store [Photos]

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The popular Japanese retailer has unveiled its 8th Canadian store, with plans for several more.

Pop-Up Shop Lease Negotiations Give Rise to Unique Legal Issues

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By Michael Gilburt and Horatiu Porime of prominent law firm Blaney McMurtry.

Japanese Retailers Uniqlo and Muji Continue Canadian Expansion with Store Openings

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The two retailers opened locations over the weekend, and are the latest in a trend that is seeing Japanese brands opening stores in Canada.

MUJI Announces 3rd Vancouver-Area Store 

Craig Patterson -
The minimalist Japanese retailer has accelerated its store opening in Canada and as of April, will have 8 stores in Canada.

MUJI Announces 5th GTA Store

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Toronto will see another location for the popular Japanese retailer, which is picking up the pace with its store openings in Canada.

MUJI to Expand Downtown Toronto Store 

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Canada’s first location for the Japanese retailer will grow by annexing an adjacent retail space.

MUJI Opens Massive Vancouver Flagship to Huge Crowds [Video/Photos]

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The popular minimalist Japanese retailer has opened its largest store outside of Asia on Robson Street — the one-of-a-kind store is expected to see long lineups into 2018.

MUJI Opens 1st Vancouver Store [Photos]

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The popular Japanese variety retailer opened to crowds on Saturday, unveiling its largest Canadian store to date.

MUJI Announces Summer Metrotown Opening [Rendering/Floor Plan]

Craig Patterson -
The minimalist Japanese retailer has provided further details on its first Vancouver flagship, which will become the largest in Canada when it opens.
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