Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 5, 2016
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Uptown, Victoria. Photo: Morguard
Top Stories - Canada:
-Danier Leather seeks creditor protection [CBC]
-Why Lowe’s Canada’s president says Rona is a better fit now than in 2012: ‘We are both in a much better place’ [Financial Post]
-Stocking major appliances at Rona key to Lowe's ambitious goal [Globe & Mail]
-Extreme couponers: Shoppers seek deals amid high food costs, weak loonie [CTV]
-Moto 360 Sport now available at Google Store in Canada [Mobile Syrup]
-Designer and shop owner Sydney Mamane on his mission to celebrate local talent [Globe & Mail]
-Consumers expect brands to give back (study) [Canadian Grocer]
Canadian News - Regional:
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Firefly Fine Wines and Ales moving to a bigger Vancouver store [Straight.com]
-Sherbrooke Liquor Store named Alberta's best bottle shop [CBC]
-Council supports bid by Osoyoos Duty Free shop manager to attract more Americans to shop locally [Osoyoos Times]
-Former Ricki's employee reflects on retail [Prince Albert Daily Herald]
Central/Eastern Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Letters Bookshop in Thunder Bay a hidden gem [CBC]
-Sobeys Quebec takes next step in Joy of Eating movement [Canadian Grocer]
-PEI ponders HST increase amid secret plan? [Guardian]
-Laker Beer Now More Prominent at The Beer Store [Stockhouse]
-Toronto's first Jordan Brand store now closer to reality [BlogTO]
-New store aims to inject fun back into Toronto fashion [BlogTO]
-Trending: Shut-down Goodwill store already turned into a parking lot [City News]
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-Popular Filipino Grocery Chain to Enter Canada
-Simons Reveals Mississauga Opening Date
-Christian Louboutin to Open 1st Freestanding Canadian Store
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-Rolex Store to Replace Hotel Lounge
