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Swatch x AP Launch Sparks Chaos at Canadian Malls

Craig Patterson -
Swatch x Audemars Piguet’s Royal Pop launch triggered overnight lineups, store closures, and crowd-control concerns at Canadian shopping centres on Saturday.

Atelier Munro Opens Vancouver Flagship House

Lee Rivett -
Atelier Munro has opened its Vancouver flagship House, expanding its hospitality-driven menswear concept in Canada.

Oakridge Park in Vancouver Announces Opening Date

Craig Patterson -
Oakridge Park has announced its opening date as the massive Vancouver mixed-use development prepares to debut luxury retail, dining and public spaces.

YYOGA Expands Across Canada Through Franchising

Craig Patterson -
YYOGA plans national expansion through franchising as demand grows in Vancouver and beyond, with new studios and community-focused ownership.

Pierre Cardin Opens First Canadian Store in Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Pierre Cardin opens its first Canadian store at Tsawwassen Mills as a Vietnam-led operator begins a national retail expansion.

Fairmont Waterfront announces multi-year renovation plan 

Mario Toneguzzi -
This initial phase marks the transformation of 96 guest rooms across the hotel's top four floors, introducing a refined design that reimagines the property's signature Pure Coastal Luxury identity.

Deals Signed for Major Hudson’s Bay Buildings Across Canada

Craig Patterson -
Deals signed for major Hudson’s Bay buildings across Canada signal a shift toward redevelopment in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa.

What Simons Signals for the Future of Downtown Vancouver Retail

Craig Patterson -
La Maison Simons’ Vancouver flagship highlights a shift in downtown retail, as recovery unfolds amid structural changes and new competition.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 28, 2026

Retail Insider -
Lululemon appoints new leadership, surveillance pricing questioned, Alice + Olivia entering Canada, Quebec furniture manufacturing in jeopardy, mixed feelings in Winnipeg amid crime curb efforts, and other news.

Lululemon Resets Leadership Amid Rising Competition

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon reshapes leadership with a new CEO and board appointments as competition intensifies and growth pressures emerge.

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.
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