Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: November 30, 2016
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Our Articles of the Day:
1) Swimco Expanding Canadian Operations Eastward
The Canadian retailer is diving into new regions, after conquering Western Canada's swimwear market.
2) Study Discusses Primary Drivers of Holiday Consumption in Canada
A new study finds what motivates consumers most during the holiday season, particularly among the younger generation.
Top Stories - National:
-IKEA racks up record sales in Canada amid redecoration and home-buying spree (Financial Post)
-How ‘Mr. B’ Has Built Aldo Into a Global Shoe Powerhouse (Footwear News)
-Can Walmart Keep Up Its Game Of Chicken With Visa? (Huffington Post)
-This is Canada’s most expensive street for retail rents (Spoiler: Bloor St. W. in Toronto) (BuzzBuzzHome)
-What getting the call from Walmart meant for Dragons’ Den alumni Awake Chocolate (Financial Post)
-Deloitte: Canadian retailers are losing the omnichannel war against U.S. rivals (IT Business)
-Safe meets sexy: Gildan spices up image with American Apparel bid (Montreal Gazette)
-Who has the best holiday cup? Survey says Starbucks (Canadian Grocer)
-Why Dollarama Inc. Continues to Be a Great Investment (Motley)
-Canadians' debt levels hit new high (Metro)
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-AutoCanada acquires Hyundai store in Guelph (AutoRemarketing)
-Clothing store caters to physically challenged (The Sarnia Journal)
-Chris Charkowy of Mindbomb Records on Record Store Day Black Friday (Brock Press)
-Free tools, workspace, help: How one Thunder Bay shop hopes to get more people on two wheels (CBC News)
-Retail space in Windsor reverted to parking spots in Pelissier parking garage (CBC News)
-Smiths Falls council not pleased with proposed Retail Market Needs Assessment for town (Inside Ottawa Valley)
-St. John's mayor laments loss of local businesses (Newfoundland: CBC News) and Hold the joint: St. John's weed shop 'in breach' of city, legal rules (CBC News)
-Retail study, plan should be developed locally (Northumberland Today)
-Menkes' LCBO Site Concept Presented to the Public (UrbanToronto)
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-New businesses coming to county (Sherwood Park News)
-Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall stumbles on liquor privatization process (Regina Leader Post)
-Giving Tuesday asks Manitobans to continue Black Friday spend trend for those in need (CBC News)
-Adidas x Reigning Champ Ultraboost sneakers attract crowd, buyers attempt $1,500 flip (Vancouver Sun) and A Fresh New Look! The Reigning Champ x adidas PureBoost (StupidDope)
-Make sure Chinatown revitalization doesn’t displace seniors who fought to save it (Metro Vancouver)
-New water feature coming to North Vancouver waterfront at Lonsdale (Vancouver Sun)
-Ten Thousand Villages to hold day-long celebration in Brandon (Westman Journal)
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-Retail Insider Partners with Indeed Jobs
-LUX Beauty Boutique Expands to New Location
-Black Friday 2016 Canada Projections
-Small Retailers Finding Support from their Service Providers
-Study Finds ‘Generation Z’ to be a Driving Force for Holiday Consumption [With Video]
-Pusateri's Fine Foods Reopens Fire-Devastated Flagship (and it's Better than Ever)
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