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IKEA Announces Toronto Downtown Store Opening Date
The Swedish home furnishings retailer will open its 66,000 sq. ft. downtown location, a first to Canada concept with a new food concept added as well.
Menswear Brand ‘Psycho Bunny’ to Enter Canadian Market with 4 Stores: Exclusive Interview
The brand is launching its expansion into Canada this summer with plans to open even more locations in new markets as Psycho Bunny gains consumer awareness.
Consumers in Canada Changing Spending Patterns Due to Inflation: Study/Interview
Concerning news for retailers as consumers pull back and look to save money for the future rather than spend now.
Square Helping Retailers take the Complexity out of Cash Flow and Realize Opportunities
The company says that managing healthy cash flow is critical to relieve merchant burden.
In Photos: The Last Days of Hudson’s Bay at Yonge & Bloor in Downtown Toronto
The store was once the retailer’s flagship store and it shut earlier than expected last week after product cleared out.
Retail Executive Roundtable Sparks Lively Discussion Concerning the Transforming Retail Experience
Retail Insider recently hosted top industry leaders for a roundtable discussion within the inaugural edition of Retail Insider the magazine.
Video Interview: Bruce Winder Provides Insights on Current State of Retail Industry in Canada
The industry expert talks about business closures during the pandemic, key lessons learned by retailers over the past two years, biggest mistakes made, trends and the use of under-utilized space at shopping centres.
Canadian Retailer ‘Showcase’ Launches Major Expansion into the US Market: Interview
The 'home of the hottest trends' is taking its successful Canadian business model to the US as part of a growth strategy.
Fuzz Wax Bar Expands into British Columbia with 1st Location Following Pandemic Challenges: Interview
The beauty service provider saw slowdowns because of the pandemic and now business is booming as consumers return.
The Meal Kit Market in Canada May have Peaked: Charlebois
Industry expert Sylvain Charlebois says that as consumers begin going out again, dining at home is seeing a downward trend following pandemic isolation.
Sleep Country Canada Has Best 1st Quarter Ever: Interview
CEO Stewart Schaefer says that it was a surprise following chaos surrounding the pandemic along with inflation and oil prices.
“Ridiculous” Empty Store Tax Proposal Could be Bad News for Vancouver: Interview with Martin Moriarty
Moriarty says he's bewildered by the proposal that could harm landlords, noting that neighbourhoods and streets have different dynamics which could result in longer vacancies.
Video Interview: Robin Kovitz, President and CEO of Gift Retailer Baskits Discusses Growth
Kovitz discusses how she built the retailer into one of Canada's fastest growing companies. She also discusses challenges in retail, lessons learned, and plans for the company's future.
Harry Rosen Launches 1st Private-Label Made-to-Measure Brand Called HAROLD: Interview with Ian Rosen
A range of custom men's styles are on offer with the new line that saw great efforts in its development.
Podcast [Interview] Ray Riley of Progress Retail Discusses the Future of the Industry Post-Pandemic
Craig and Ray Riley, CEO of Progress Retail, discuss retail in Canada during the pandemic as well as what's to come as we see a return to some normalcy.
Ren’s Pets to Open 2nd Urban Concept Store in Toronto’s Junction Neighbourhood [Exclusive/Interviews]
The pet retailer got its start in the suburbs and is now building out an urban strategy for growth, identifying a savvy consumer base.
Canadian Businesses and Consumers Need Protection Against the Threat of Fraud in the Digital Age [Feature]
The rapidly evolving retail ecosystem demands cutting edge security according to experts, given a spike in fraud and other issues.
Outdoor Retailer La Cordée Opens Storefront in Downtown Quebec City: Interview/Photos
The 60 year-old retailer which is said to be Quebec's version of MEC is growing its operations with a new highly experiential concept store. More are planned.
Unique Home and Tableware Retailer Hopson Grace to Relocate Toronto Storefront into Larger Space: Interview
After seeing success with a two-level storefront in Rosedale, Hopson Grace is relocating to a one-level space that it says will better serve clients in an affluent area.
Video Interview: Gary Newbury Discusses Supply Chain Issues for Retailers in Canada
The industry expert discusses the biggest challenges facing the retail industry including how long supply chain issues will persist, the impact this is having on consumers and some solutions.
Poor Customer Experience at Retailers Drive Shoppers to Competitors: Kustomer Study
A survey showed that the vast majority of customer service professionals think that the next three years are critical to businesses as consumers demand more.
The Well in Downtown Toronto Announces Major Retail Tenants
Several global and first-to-market brands will open in the highly anticipated mixed-use development that will occupy a key site at Front and Spadina.
Instacart Expands Same-Day Delivery Across Canada with Major Retail Brands: Interview
The country's top five grocery chains have partnered with the platform which has seen incredible growth since the start of the pandemic.
Yonge Street in Downtown Toronto Struggles with Vacancies as Foot Traffic Grows: Interviews
A local broker and the head of the Yonge BIA say that times have been tough for the iconic street with “unrealistic” asking rents and a significant reduction in office workers due to the pandemic.
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.
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