Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: July 27, 2016
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Our Articles of the Day:
1) Study Reveals Canadian Consumer Habits and Retail Landscape
RedFlagDeals has released a survey revealing Canadian consumer preferences, possibly explaining why some retailers are struggling.
2) 5 Ways Retail Funding Can Support Canadian Businesses
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Top Stories - National:
-Loblaw profit falls nearly 15 per cent [Globe & Mail]
-Sears Canada loses another top executive: Carrie Kirkman out less than a year after joining company [Financial Post]
-Food prices are dropping as retailers scramble to keep up with Wal-Mart [Globe & Mail]
-Lessons from Shop.ca and Beyond the Rack's shortfalls [Marketing Magazine]
-Inside Walmart Canada’s new app [Canadian Grocer]
-Kit and Ace's summer of 'Eh' [Marketing Magazine]
-Merge VR Goggles Now Available in Best Buy Stores (including in Canada) [NewsWire press release]
-Online mattress retailers dream of disruption [Marketing Magazine]
*Paywall: Available only to 'Unlimited' Globe & Mail subscribers: Retail industry sees shakeup in major players’ executive offices [Marina Strauss, Globe & Mail]
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-LCBO launches online sales of beer, wine, cider, spirits [CBC]
-Montreal’s markets feed growing appetite for locally-produced food [Canadian Grocer]
-New Sweet Jesus ice cream store location opens at Yonge and Eglinton [Inside Toronto]
-Bathurst Manor Plaza to be torn down after decades as a community fixture [Inside Toronto]
-Six in 10 favour marijuana dispensaries in Ottawa: survey [Ottawa Citizen]
-Family Video closes its doors [Soo Today]
-Drake General Store opens three-floor shop and cafe [BlogTO]
-NowNS: Nova Scotia freezers head to Nunavut [Chronicle Herald]
Western Canada/North: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Cadillac Fairview aims to redevelop part of Pacific Centre [Business in Vancouver]
-Save-On-Foods plans three Saskatoon stores, eyes additional opportunities [Star Phoenix]
-The Brick has Arrived in Moncton! [NewsWire press release]
-Torrential rains, fog disrupt Baffin food shipments [Nunatsiaq News]
-Iconic mall art returns for Expo 79/16 [BC Lowe Mainland: Tri City News]
-New leader at John's NoFrills [Innisfail Province]
-New meat shop on city's north end [Alberta Daily Herald Tribune]
-Pot businessman takes Vancouver to court to keep dispensaries open [Vancouver Sun]
-Vancouver to host China ecommerce giants during conference [Vancouver Sun]
Our Previous Articles:
-Sherwin-Williams Reaches Canadian Store Milestone, Plans Aggressive Expansion
-That’s Italy Enters Growth Phase [Photos]
-Shoes.com Launches Brick-and-Mortar Initiative [Photos]
-Lucrative Health, Fitness and Beauty Industry Rewards App Prepares for Canadian Launch
-How Canadian Brands Can Benefit From Hosting Pop-Ups
-MONTREAL FRIDAY: Innovative Retail Tech at Just For Laughs
-Deciem Launches Ambitious Store Expansion Initiative
-Hopson Grace Plans Expansion After Initial Success
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