Hundreds of Stores to Close in Canada in Early 2020 [Analysis]

Hundreds of Stores to Close in Canada in Early 2020 [Analysis]

Retail Insider counts well over 700 retail locations that will shutter early on this year amid a shift in consumer preferences and an otherwise challenging time for the industry. At the same time, some analysts expressed optimism as new concepts open and expand in Canada.

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Holt Renfrew to Debut New Restaurant Concept at its Bloor Street Flagship this Month 

Holt Renfrew to Debut New Restaurant Concept at its Bloor Street Flagship this Month 

A change in branding means that the announced ‘Colette Grand Café’ will not open in the massive Mink Mile department store, though the elevated new space will operate under the same corporate umbrella. 

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'Manulife Place' Retail Podium in Downtown Edmonton to See Major Overhaul [Renderings/Analysis]

'Manulife Place' Retail Podium in Downtown Edmonton to See Major Overhaul [Renderings/Analysis]

After Holt Renfrew closed its downtown Edmonton store in retail centre last week, Manulife has announced a major modernization that will give Manulife Place a new life that will include a new facade, a retail new configuration, a new one-acre park, as well as soon-to-be-announced new retail tenants. 

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BRIEF: Forever 21 Closes Canadian Stores, CHANEL Opens 1st-in-Canada Shoe Boutique

BRIEF: Forever 21 Closes Canadian Stores, CHANEL Opens 1st-in-Canada Shoe Boutique

Other News: Louis Vuitton expanding ready-to-wear at Holts Vancouver, Natasha Koifman’s ‘ShopNK’ releases 2nd drop, Kit and Ace opens Park Royal store, Yabu Pushelberg launches housewares boutique, Lebanese food concept opens 1st location after 2-year delay.

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