Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: May 4, 2016
/Our Articles of the Day:
1) CF Don Mills to See Major Redevelopment Investment [Renderings]
2) Browns Shoes Opens Two Impressive 'B2' Locations
3) Harry Rosen Reveals Overhauled/Expanded Montreal Flagship [Photos]
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Top Stories - National:
-Aéropostale seeks bankruptcy protection, closing all Canadian stores [Globe & Mail]
-Loblaw hikes dividend as first-quarter profit jumps [Globe & Mail]
-A packaged-goods price competition might be on the way, with Walmart leading the charge [Financial Post]
-PJ's Pets and Pets Unlimited store closures stand out as industry expands [Toronto Sun]
-Retailers with large pet food selection fetch more shoppers [Canadian Grocer]
-Brands going retail — sporting goods lead the way [Marketing Magazine]
-Auto sales reported to hit record in April [CBC]
-Don't stop at the penny, Canada should scrap the nickel too, Desjardins says [CBC]
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Quebec to alter language laws to require French on English store signs [Globe & Mail]
-Quebec retail industry says it's healthy, but needs to get online [CTV]
-Majority of Ontario voters favour pot dispensaries or drug-store sales over LCBO for legal weed [National Post]
-Princess Auto Charlottetown location to open May 31 [CBC]
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-The Best Places for Custom Suits in Vancouver [Style Democracy]
-After BC says no to pharmacy rewards, Alberta says yes [TheWiseMarketer.com]
-75-year-old Edmonton grocery store designated a historic resource [Global News]
-Farm kid became a B.C. grocery legend re: Clarence Heppell, RIP [Cloverdale Reporter]
-Eddie Bauer opens doors to new Robson Street storefront [Vancouver: Straight.com]
-Calgary Co-op reminds members of year-long savings [Canadian Grocer]
-IGA on Esplanade – A Different Grocery Experience [North Shore News]
-Victoria's Attic offers new Amoena shop [Alberta Daily Herald Tribune]
Our Previous Articles:
-Ted Baker to Open 3 Canadian Locations this Year
-Innovative Retail Entertainment Concept to Launch in Canada
-Eataly Manulife Plans Revealed -- If it's Not Cancelled
-Stefano Ricci Reveals 1st Canadian Store Renderings
-Tiffany & Co. Reveals Vancouver Flagship Expansion Renderings
-Scotch & Soda Plans Substantial Canadian Store Expansion
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