Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: December 14, 2015
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Our Articles of the Day:
1) Free People Reveals Continued Canadian Expansion Plans
2) Versace Opens in Vancouver
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Top Stories - Canada:
-After red cup controversy, holiday marketing a challenge for Canadian retailers [CTV]
-HBC cuts outlook for 2015 and 2016 ahead of Saks Canadian launch (updated from last week) [Globe & Mail]
-Even Canadians with staff discounts aren't shopping in U.S. anymore, HBC says [CBC]
-Drybar revamps its Canadian expansion strategy [Vancity Buzz]
-Walmart’s newest private label line is all about organic growth [Canadian Grocer]
-Le Chateau Reports Third Quarter Results [Stockhouse]
Canadian News - Regional:
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Downtown Edmonton needs four more grocery stores: University of Alberta School of Retailing Study [Edmonton Journal]
-Nordstrom veteran Chris Wanlass at helm of new B.C. flagship (profile, with comment from Retail Insider's founder) [Business in Vancouver]
-Beadwork on market with a northern Saskatchewan story [Regina Leader Post]
-Liberals would privatize liquor sales in Manitoba: leader [CTV]
-Lucky Bastard Distillers denied trademark over 'obscene' name [Saskatchewan: CBC]
-Alberta Company Sells Rocky Mountain Air In A Can [Huffington Post]
-Problems Persist Despite Arctic Food Subsidy: Researcher [ChrisD.ca]
-Sign inspector wanted for Richmond — Cantonese, Mandarin, thick skin required [Vancouver Province]
Eastern Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Eight shopping malls for every personality and wallet [Toronto Star]
-Hundreds gather for final free turkeys at Honest Ed's [Toronto: CBC]
-Pop-up store in Toronto's fashion district features goods by Syrian refugee women [insideTORONTO.com]
-Griffintown: A hotbed of hip [Montreal Gazette]
-Ojibway development petition trying to halt big box development [Windsor ON: CBC]
-Adonis's opens Duvernay Laval outlet [Laval News]
-Vortex Records to close after nearly 40 years [Toronto: BlogTO]
-Mel Boutilier donates 'truckloads' of goods to Syrian refugees in anticipation of his store closing [Nova Scotia: CBC]
Our Previous Articles:
-Victoria's Secret Opens Massive Montreal Flagship [Photos]
-Harry Rosen CEO Discusses Future [With Video]
-Dollarama Reaches Store Count Milestone
-Why International Labelling Standards Would Benefit Canadian Companies Expanding Globally
-Study Shows Significant 2015 Black Friday Participation Increase in Canada
-Cadillac Fairview Malls See Success with Enhanced Food Options
