Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: January 4, 2016
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Top Stories - Canada:
-Three scions of Canadian retail make their own fashion statements (J.J. Wilson of Kit and Ace, Larry Rosen of Harry Rosen, Darren Mason of Andrews) [Toronto Star]
-Breakonomics: How our abandonment of breakfast cereal is shaking up the economy [Financial Post]
-The growth, technology, and future of Frank & Oak with CEO and founder Ethan Song [Vancity Buzz]
-The 2016 outlook: What’s in store for Corporate Canada and the economy [Globe & Mail]
-Five themes shaping the Canadian grocery sector in 2016 [IGD Retail Analytics]
-9 food trends we'll devour in 2016 [CBC]
-Expect a spike in gas prices in spring of 2016: expert [News 1130]
-Loblaw Companies Limited Is the Best Retail Stock to Own [Motley]
Canadian News - Regional:
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Future looks bright for old Future Shop store [Winnipeg Free Press]
-Buck or Two's last store to close in downtown Winnipeg [CBC]
-Vancouver's Scrape Records still looking for new owner to continue metal legacy [CBC]
-Sales slow but steady at city mall [Alberta: St. Albert Gazette]
-As Alberta oil plummets, alcohol climbs to priciest in Canada [Calgary Sun]
-Sabzi Mandi supermarket closes on Main Street [Vancouver: Georgia Straight]
-Saskatoon's last independent camera store closing [CBC]
-Inglewood merchants worry bridge repairs could mean lost business [Calgary: CBC]
Eastern Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Toronto emerging as a mecca for indie video game stores [Toronto Star]
-Fresh food market could open in Moss Park next month [Toronto: CBC]
-Quebec opening market for local beer, wine [Toronto Star]
-Ardith: Toronto store offers clothing that works beyond the gym [Globe & Mail]
-Big Dig 3: Massive reconstruction of Princess Street about to begin [Kingston Region]
-Montreal's battle of the bike paths in Plateau Mont-Royal (some retailers are unhappy) [Globe & Mail]
-Staying afloat in a stormy economy: Local businesses steer a new course [Newfoundland: CBC]
Our Previous Articles:
-Chanel to Open Vancouver 'Flagship'
-Spareparts Opens Impressive New Location [Photos]
-Eileen Fisher Reveals Growth Plans, New Canadian Office
-Hillberg & Berk Plans Major Expansion
-Surplus Clothing to Launch New Store Concept
