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Adopt expands across Canada with 3 new perfume stores—more coming in 2026

French fragrance brand Adopt opens 3 new stores in Quebec, bringing its Canadian total to 6. With plans to expand into Ontario and New Brunswick in 2026, Adopt is on track for rapid national growth.

Crocs Expands in Canada with Mall Stores

Crocs is planning full-price stores in Canada’s super regional malls, targeting 2,000–2,500 sq. ft. spaces in major provinces.

BeaverTails ramps up renovations and looks to expand

BeaverTails is focused on making its best stores better.

Think Retail Turns 20: Tony Flanz Reflects on the Journey [Video Interview]

Craig and Tony discuss the 20-year evolution of Think Retail, including major brand entries, heartfelt client relationships, and how Tony navigated immense personal challenges while building one of Canada’s most respected brokerage firms—all while shaping the future of retail leasing with passion and purpose.

Think Retail Marks 20 Years as a Key Player in Canadian Brokerage

Think Retail celebrates 20 years of shaping Canadian retail real estate under the leadership of founder Tony Flanz.

KaleMart24 opening 7 new stores and 1st in Ontario

The first KaleMart24 opened in Montreal in March 2024 with a 1,200-square-foot store in Berri-UQAM, the largest Metro station in the city.

Adopt Parfums, the largest perfume chain in the world, to double its store count in Canada this summer

Montreal real estate firm Think Retail is working with the brand to find spaces to open a retail presence.

Mia Looks to Florida for 1st U.S. Location

Quebec-based Mia looks to expand to Florida, bringing allergy-free, sustainable jewelry to American shoppers with its first U.S. kiosk.

Pizzeria Bros Expanding: Bringing artisanal pizza to more cities

 Founded in Old Montreal in 2016, this award-winning pizzeria has quickly gained a loyal following for its fresh ingredients, house-made dough, and high-heat ovens that ensure the perfect pizza experience.

Adopt enters Canada with 1st store in Montreal 

The French fragrance retailer has entered Canada with plans for more locations. 

Columbus Café & Co to kick off 2025 with two high-profile new locations

Columbus Café has big expansion plans for the Quebec market and beyond

Le Creuset opens immersive new store concept at Royalmount

Le Creuset’s new Royalmount boutique offers Montreal shoppers an engaging, kitchen-inspired retail experience.

KaleMart24 expands with third Montreal store near Bell Centre

KaleMart24 opens its third store near Montreal’s Bell Centre, offering health-conscious consumers eco-friendly convenience shopping in the downtown core.

The Canadian Retail Landscape with Tony Flanz: Trends, Growth, and Exciting Brand Expansions [Video Interview]

Craig and Tony Flanz, the founder and CEO of Montreal-based brokerage Think Retail, discuss the ever-evolving Canadian retail landscape.

Designer Toy Culture Retail Concept POP MART Expanding into Canadian Market with Stores [Interview]

The unique and fun concept, with stores in 84 countries, is looking to open storefronts in provinces across Canada.

Turkish Children’s Clothing Chain ‘Panco’ to Enter Canada with Stores [Interview]

The brand, founded more than four decades ago, plans to start in the west and open stores across Canada.

European Outdoor Coat Brand Wellensteyn to Enter Canadian Market and Open Stores [Interview]

The brand is looking to open its first store in Canada in 2023, and will disrupt the already crowded outerwear category.

Women-Only Boxing Fitness Concept ’30 Minute Hit’ Looks to Expand Across Canada with New Locations [Interview]

Designed just for women, rounds are based on boxing, kickboxing, general self defence, and core stability training. Many locations are planned.

Columbus Café Announces Canadian Expansion

France-based coffee shop set to open four locations in Quebec as it expands Canadian footprint.

Downtown Montreal Looks to Retail Revival Following Pandemic Struggles but Challenges Persist with Construction: Interviews

Brokers and industry experts are saying that brands are looking at opening stores in the city, but a lack of spending and ongoing construction is hampering recovery.

Aussie Eyewear Retailer Oscar Wylee Entering Canadian Market with Aggressive Growth Strategy 

The brand’s first Canadian store opens this month with more planned over the next year.

Brief: Ralph Lauren Sells Club Monaco, Hudson’s Bay Takes 15% BIPOC Pledge

Foodtastic acquires vegan QSR brand Copper Branch, Adidas opens at the Amazing Brentwood, Division Twelve furnishings opening Toronto showroom.

Brief: Luxury Brand Closes Only Canadian Store, Miniso Launches New Canadian Concept

Other News: Oomomo Opens Massive Markham Flagship, Montreal Retailers Shuttering, Hillcrest Mall Adds Tenants, Bayview Village Innovates, Gluten-Free Almond Butterfly Opens 2nd Storefront.
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