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Canada’s Department Stores and the Business of Staying Relevant

Retail Insider -
At RCCSTORE26, the department store debate shifts from theory to practice, led by two Canadian retailers still shaping the outcome.

Gastown Plan Targets Retail Revival in Vancouver

Craig Patterson -
Vancouver approves Gastown Public Spaces Plan to boost retail, foot traffic, and tourism ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Atelier Munro Opening Vancouver Store, Expands West

Lee Rivett -
Atelier Munro opens its third Canadian location in Vancouver, advancing its direct-to-consumer expansion strategy.

Lululemon Appoints Heidi O’Neill as CEO

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon names Heidi O’Neill CEO as it looks to revive growth and address product and performance challenges in North America.

The Ball Depot Launches E-Commerce Platform

Craig Patterson -
The Ball Depot launches online with 1,000+ products, as founder Terri-lyne Gedanitz builds toward experiential retail expansion.

Downtown Vancouver Retail Stabilizes, but Growth Stalls

Craig Patterson -
Downtown Vancouver retail shows signs of stability, but growth remains uneven as local demand rises and consumer behaviour shifts.

Brunello Cucinelli Expanding Vancouver Flagship

Craig Patterson -
Brunello Cucinelli will expand its Vancouver flagship, annexing adjacent space as luxury retail shifts on Thurlow Street.

Coca-Cola Launches FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Coca-Cola launches FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Canada with collectibles, fan zones, and nationwide retail activations.

Marugame Udon Opens First Toronto Location

Craig Patterson -
Marugame Udon opens its first Toronto restaurant on Yonge Street, marking continued Canadian expansion for the global Japanese chain.

Vancouver’s The Candy Room marks decade in business with renovation and online expansion plans

Mario Toneguzzi -
The milestone comes as the retailer completes upgrades to the approximately 1,400-square-foot store, which recently reopened after renovations.

BAM BAM arrives April 1 in downtown Vancouver

Mario Toneguzzi -
The menu at BAM BAM is built around the food we all know and love.

Block House opening as Gastown’s only hotel

Mario Toneguzzi -
Block House features just 19 uniquely designed suites, each inspired by mid-century aesthetics and flexible living.

Sundays Opens Terminal HQ Showroom in Vancouver

Craig Patterson -
Canadian furniture brand Sundays opens a 15,000-square-foot Terminal HQ showroom in Vancouver, expanding its retail footprint and introducing sister brand Hetta.

BAPE Opens First Canadian Store on Vancouver’s Alberni Street

Lee Rivett -
Japanese streetwear brand BAPE opens its first Canadian store at 1028 Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver, entering the Canadian retail market.

Sungiven Foods Expanding Metro Vancouver Footprint

Craig Patterson -
Sungiven Foods plans up to 15 new Metro Vancouver stores as it refines its small-format, private-label grocery model.

Eggslut to Enter Canada with Toronto, Vancouver Sites

Craig Patterson -
Chef-driven breakfast concept Eggslut will open its first Canadian locations in Toronto and Vancouver starting in spring 2026.

Vancouver dessert brand plans expansion through franchising

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Praguery’s operational model leverages small, efficient retail spaces to maximize profitability.

Time Out Market Vancouver reveals further additions to its all-star culinary lineup of local chefs and restaurateurs

Mario Toneguzzi -
Time Out Market Vancouver – located at Oakridge Park – is 51,000 square feet of space and will feature 18 kitchens, one dessert and one coffee counter, alongside three bars, multiple event spaces, around 1,000 seats and a large outdoor terrace facing onto a public park. 

Westbeach Returns With Vancouver Flagship and National Plans

Craig Patterson -
Westbeach returns under Chip Wilson with a Vancouver flagship, retail-first strategy, and plans to expand across Canada.

Gentle Fawn leans on longevity over trends as Vancouver fashion brand marks more than two decades

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2003, Gentle Fawn has grown into a North American wholesale and direct-to-consumer business with roughly 600 retail partners split evenly between Canada and the United States, while its own e-commerce site has become its largest single sales channel.

Fitness World Plans $50M for Canadian Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Fitness World Canada will invest $50 million to open 25 new clubs and launch franchising, targeting Ontario, Alberta, and beyond.

Regal Milano opens bespoke Italian tailoring studio in Vancouver’s Gastown (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The studio, located at 28 Water Street, establishes a physical presence for Regal Milano in Vancouver and positions the company within one of the city’s established retail and tourism neighbourhoods.

Aesop Opens Robson Street Store in Downtown Vancouver

Craig Patterson -
Aesop has opened a new Robson Street store in downtown Vancouver, marking its fifth location in the city and second in the downtown core.

London Drugs to Close Downtown Eastside Vancouver Store

Lee Rivett -
London Drugs will close its Downtown Eastside Vancouver store on Feb. 1, ending a 17-year presence amid safety and financial challenges.

Boxing Day Still Matters for Canadian Retail, New Data Shows

Craig Patterson -
Vividata data shows Boxing Day remains a major Canadian retail moment, driven by planned purchases, regional strength, and more affluent shoppers.
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