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What Happens to 128 Warehouse One and Bootlegger Storefronts Across Canada?

Craig Patterson -
The liquidation of Warehouse One and Bootlegger leaves 128 retail spaces vacant across Canada, many in regional malls and smaller markets.

Warehouse One Collapse Signals Structural Shift in Canadian Apparel Retail

Craig Patterson -
The collapse of Warehouse One and Bootlegger reflects mounting pressure on Canada’s middle-market apparel sector and regional malls.

Warehouse One and Bootlegger to Liquidate All Stores Under CCAA

Lee Rivett -
Warehouse One and Bootlegger will liquidate all 128 stores across Canada after filing for CCAA protection in Manitoba.

FreshCo Targets Underserved Markets with Winnipeg Opening

Lee Rivett -
FreshCo will open in Winnipeg in Fall 2026, reviving a long-vacant grocery site and reflecting a broader shift in discount retail expansion across Canada.

UNIQLO Announces First Winnipeg Store Opening Date

Lee Rivett -
UNIQLO will open its first Winnipeg store May 15, 2026, with a second location planned as part of its Canadian expansion.

Costco Expands Business Centres Across Canada

Lee Rivett -
Costco expands its Business Centre network across Canada, with Winnipeg marking its first Manitoba location and 11th nationwide.

Abercrombie & Fitch Expands Canadian Store Network

Craig Patterson -
Abercrombie & Fitch expands in Canada with new stores planned in Winnipeg, Ottawa, Calgary and London ON, and a reopened location at West Edmonton Mall.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 17, 2026 – Retail Insights

Retail Insider -
HBC coat of arms to be auctioned off, Sheertex maker sold, Vancouver coffee shop ranked 15th in the world, Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver to see huge redevelopment, downtown Yonge remains strong, and other news.

Winnipeg Retail Market Sees Major Investment Wave

Lee Rivett -
Winnipeg’s retail market sees major investments, redevelopments, and new tenants across key shopping centres and suburban districts.

Kildonan Place announces $30-million redevelopment and new zero waste food court (Renderings)

Mario Toneguzzi -
This project reflects the centre’s ongoing commitment to offering a welcoming, modern, and community‑focused environment for shoppers and tenants.

Leyad Acquires St. Vital Centre for $160.5 Million

Craig Patterson -
Leyad buys Winnipeg’s St. Vital Centre for $160.5 million as Uniqlo prepares to join the dominant regional mall.

Uniqlo Entering Winnipeg With Two-Store Launch

Craig Patterson -
Uniqlo confirms its first Winnipeg store at CF Polo Park, with a second location planned at St. Vital Centre as the brand deepens its Canadian expansion.

Uniqlo to Open First Manitoba Store at St. Vital Centre

Craig Patterson -
Uniqlo enters Manitoba with a St. Vital Centre store as part of the Uniqlo Canada expansion strategy nearly 10 years after debuting in Toronto.

Home Hardware opens first Winnipeg location

Mario Toneguzzi -
The owners of Winnipeg South Home Hardware are no strangers to the Home Hardware brand, already operating two stores in Nunavut: EPLS Home Hardware Building Centre in Arviat and EPLS Home Hardware Building Centre - Rankin Inlet.

Crown Cap grows global demand for Canadian-made hats

Mario Toneguzzi -
Crown Cap VP Cole Leinburd shares how the Winnipeg-based hat maker is expanding globally while keeping manufacturing local

Jimmy John’s Expands to Winnipeg with First Location Opening

Craig Patterson -
Jimmy John’s, the American sandwich chain known for its freshly baked bread, premium ingredients, and famously fast service, will open the doors to its first Winnipeg location on September 19. The store is located at 1740 Pembina Highway, a...

Bath Depot Opens 1st Manitoba Store

Lee Rivett -
Bath Depot enters Winnipeg with its first Manitoba store, extending its family-run Canadian retail chain into Western markets.

White Spruce Partners secures Jimmy John’s multi-store expansion to Manitoba and the 1st Canadian drive-thru

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 1983, Jimmy John’s is a fast-casual sandwich chain known for its fresh ingredients, baked-daily bread, and trademark “Freaky Fast®” service.

Anne Mulaire Marks 20 Years of Sustainable Canadian Fashion

Craig Patterson -
Canadian brand Anne Mulaire celebrates 20 years of sustainable fashion rooted in Métis heritage and local manufacturing.

Costco opening in Winnipeg’s Westport

Mario Toneguzzi -
Construction of the new 166,984-square-foot Costco store has already started.

Shindico Marks 50 Years of Real Estate Growth in Winnipeg

Craig Patterson -
Shindico marks 50 years of real estate growth in Winnipeg, reflecting a legacy of development, property management, and community impact.

CF Polo Park Mall Winnipeg: 65th anniversary, London Drugs expansion, and retail growth [Feature]

Shelby Hautala -
CF Polo Park in Winnipeg celebrates its 65th anniversary with new retailers and plans for a 30,000 sq ft London Drugs, opening in Fall 2025.

Costco Breaks Ground on 4th Winnipeg Location

Retail Insider -
Costco begins construction on a new 166,894-square-foot store in Winnipeg, expanding its Canadian presence amidst global growth.

Winnipeg Retail Vacancies Drop to Lowest in Decade Despite Pandemic: Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
Federal supports have been a lifeline for many businesses with new retailers large and small opening across the city.

Entrepreneur Launches Virtual ‘Made in Canada Mall’ and is Welcoming Businesses to Join

Craig Patterson -
Doug Touchette launched the online mall, which he says is a first of its kind, to support local businesses while providing consumers an opportunity to engage with Canadian brands.
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