Vessi

Canada’s Retail Market Is Polarizing. Where Does That Leave the Middle?

Retail Insider -
Canada’s retail market is increasingly polarized between value and premium. Linda Farha examines why differentiation, positioning and a clear customer proposition are becoming critical for retailers caught in the middle.

Retail Insider “Apparel & Fashion Report”: Market Polarization Reshapes Canadian Apparel Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report examines how premium brands, value retailers, resale concepts and specialists are reshaping Canadian apparel retail while mid-market chains face growing pressure.

From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Evolving Consumer Engagement Define Retail in April 2026

Craig Patterson -
Retail trends highlight acquisitions, cautious expansion, and experiential growth as brands navigate 2026 challenges and shifting consumer expectations.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 9, 2026

Retail Insider -
Roots reports financials, Ikea expanding, Empire acquires Quebec grocer, T&T Supermarket head discusses expansion, Costco opening in Thunder Bay, Indigenous-owned 'department store' shutting down, and other news.

Vessi focuses on measured retail expansion as demand grows for in-person shopping

Mario Toneguzzi -
The business now operates four stores following a U.S. launch earlier this year, with plans to continue expanding in Canada while refining its in-store experience.

Vessi names new Chief Marketing Officer to support global expansion and brand growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in Vancouver, BC, Vessi’s mission is simple yet impactful: to inspire happiness in the rain.

Vessi, known for waterproof comfort, unveils a new brand embracing rain and water magic (Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Vessi unveils a bold rebrand in February, highlighting its waterproof tech with a new logo, vibrant colours, and a refreshed identity to support North American growth.

Vessi expands with new stores across Canada

Craig Patterson -
Vessi strengthens its retail presence in Canada, adding multiple stores to bring waterproof comfort and sustainability directly to Canadian shoppers.

Vessi to Open its 2nd Location in Mississauga Following Successful Vancouver Store Launch [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Vancouver-based waterproof footwear brand is expanding its physical direst-to-consumer retail network, with more stores also planned.

Vessi Opens First Permanent Storefront at Metropolis at Metrotown Near Vancouver

Dustin Fuhs -
The D2C brand debuts its initial store as it prepared for an expansion across Canada and into the US.

Vancouver-Based DTC Waterproof Shoe Brand Vessi Opening 1st Permanent Store [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The already popular brand started online in 2018 with a range of waterproof shoes, and is now opening its first retail space as part of an expansion.

Canadian Footwear Brand ‘Vessi’ Triples Sales Amid Goodwill Initiatives

Mario Toneguzzi -
The direct-to-consumer brand, which will eventually open physical stores, is taking profits and giving back to the community and consumers are noticing in a big way.
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