Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: August 6, 2015
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Our Article of the Day:
Luxury Shifts Eastward as Breitling Opens Canadian Flagship
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Top Stories - Canada:
-Sleep Country revenue jumps 11% on mattress, accessories [Globe & Mail]
-Improved nutrition labels could still be 5 years away [CBC]
-Hudson's Bay earns top spot on STORES' Hot 100 list [Smartbrief]
-Loonie’s rout may be close to an end, poll suggests [Globe & Mail]
-Neiman Marcus plans IPO that will help pay debt to CPPIB [CBC]
-Indigo Books & Music Inc takes $3-million hit to bottom line thanks to weak loonie [Financial Post]
-Birks Group and Rideau announce strategic alliance [Newswire]
-Clothing retailer Laura’s Shoppe Inc files for creditor protection, plans to restructure [Financial Post]
Canadian News - Regional:
-Loblaw warehouse to become massive store, condo development [Toronto: CBC]
-More big box stores may be coming in new Regina area [CBC]
-Proposed Revelstoke highway shopping centre goes to public hearing [Revelstoke Mountaineer]
-Four regions of Canada inspire Lay’s flavour contest finalists [Canadian Grocer]
-Back-to-school spending bump expected: study [Victoria Times Colonist]
-The supermarket with lots of shops [Canadian Grocer]
-Art at Nordstrom and Simons retail stores [Vancouver Sun]
-The unfortunate disappearance of 'Made in Canada' [Niagarathisweek.com]
Our Previous Articles:
-La Cure Gourmande Plans Substantial Canadian Expansion
-Chopard to Open 1st Canadian Location this Fall
-Infographic: What Influences Canadian Youth Purchase Decisions?
-Saks Fifth Avenue Hiring 365 Positions for 1st Canadian Stores
