Unity Brands

Joe Mimran Outlines Product and Global Growth Plans for Roots

Craig Patterson -
Joe Mimran discusses plans for Roots product, stores and U.S. growth as Marquee Brands and Roots CEO Meghan Roach point to significant international expansion.

Roots to Go Private as Joe Mimran Takes Key Operating Role

Craig Patterson -
Roots has agreed to go private in a $4.10-per-share deal that will see Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti’s JM&A take a central operating role in the Canadian retailer.

Tilley Expands Retail Footprint With Three New Stores

Craig Patterson -
Tilley is expanding its Canadian store network with new locations at The Well, Victoria and Bayview Village as the brand evolves beyond hats.

Retail Leaders Outline Strategy Shifts at Rotman Event

Craig Patterson -
Retail leaders discuss strategy, consumer shifts, and growth at Retail Insider’s first in-person event with Rotman.

Kit and Ace to Open Store in Downtown Victoria

Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace will open a new store on Government Street in Victoria on this spring continuing its national retail expansion.

Kit and Ace Expands with New Stores in Toronto and Calgary  

Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace opens new stores at Bayview Village in Toronto and CF Market Mall in Calgary as part of its Canadian retail expansion.

Kit and Ace Opens Storefront at Metropolis at Metrotown

Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace continues its Canadian expansion with a new pop-up store at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, part of its 2025 growth strategy.

Kit and Ace Opens Store at The Well, Expands Nationally

Craig Patterson -
Canadian apparel brand Kit and Ace opens a new store at The Well in Toronto as part of a growing national expansion. CEO David Lui shares what’s next for the brand.

Mastermind Toys Acquired by Joe Mimran’s Unity Acquisitions, 18 Stores to Close 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Unity will acquire the majority of Mastermind Toys store locations following a bankruptcy filing, with a significant number of employees continuing with the business.

Unity Brands Takes a Bold Step and Acquires Casca Footwear to Expand Canadian Portfolio [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Just weeks after acquiring Kit and Ace, Unity Brands has made another major acquisition of a Canadian company.
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