Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: August 18, 2016
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Our Articles of the Day:
1) Giant Tiger Launches 3 New Children's Lines [With Video]
The iconic Canadian retailer continues to innovate as it sees tremendous growth nationally. Its latest strategy will help it further gain customer loyalty as it opens stores rapidly coast-to-coast.
2) Why Online Retailer Casper is Getting Physical in Canada
The innovative online retailer is launching a series of experiential pop-ups that could lead to something more permanent, according to its CEO.
Top Stories - National:
-Update: Aritzia Files for Toronto IPO as Market Thaws [Bloomberg] and Retailer Aritzia files for IPO on TSX amid record slow year for Canadian public offerings [Financial Post]
-Lowe’s profit misses estimates despite revenue boost from Rona acquisition [Financial Post] and Rona acquisition will reduce full-year earnings, Lowe's says [CBC]
-Expect good deal for Couche-Tard if it buys CST Brands [Financial Post]
-Performance Sports faces Canadian, U.S. regulatory probe; shares drop [Globe & Mail]
-Onus on Retailers for Omni-Channel Customer Relationships, Delivering Unique Experiences [Epoch Times]
-Roots puts spotlight on Canadian musicians [Marketing Magazine]
-Low-rate credit card market heats up in Canada [CBC]
-Olympic Contenders: Canadian Tire's 'Pedestal' [Marketing Magazine]
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Kanye West Temporary Clothing Store Coming to Toronto August 19th [Nilsen Report]
-Trendy outdoor chain Cabela's set to open second Ontario location in Kanata [Ottawa Business Journal]
-Mall Review: Charlottetown Mall [Malls Across America]
-Toronto street artist to paint giant mural on convenience store wall [Bay Today]
-London marijuana dispensary raid six days after opening [London Free Press]
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Knifewear offers a cut above other blades at first Vancouver shop [Straight.com]
-Online Indian wedding store started with an arranged marriage [Vancouver Sun]
-Tsawwassen Mills hosts second job fair [Delta Optimist]
-Historic Johnny's Store re-opens [Alberta: St. Albert Gazette]
-Career fair for Calgary's new airport terminal overwhelmed by job seekers (including retailers) [CBC]
-Feedback on downtown Vancouver mall redevelopment accepted until Aug 28 [Re: CF Pacific Centre expansion, Straight.com]
-170 SLGA workers receive job-loss notices [Saskatchewan: CBC]
Our Previous Articles:
-How CF Shops at Don Mills Reflects Leading Shopping Centre Trends
-Nordstrom Prepares for GTA Launch with Several Store Events
-Tom & Sawyer Plans Substantial Expansion After Initial Success [Photos]
-Nordstrom Rack Announces Edmonton Store
-CF Rideau Centre Opens Substantial Four-Level Expansion [Photos and Floor Plan]
-PINKO to Open 1st North American Store in Montreal this Fall
-Tsawwassen Mills Announces 133 New Tenants
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