Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: January 13, 2017
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(CF Rideau Centre, Ottawa. Photo: Cadillac Fairview)
Top Stories - National:
-Ben Moss Jewellers acquired by Charm Diamond Centres, 16 stores to reopen (CTV)
-Sobeys parent Empire Co. names Michael Medline as new CEO (The Globe & Mail) and Former Canadian Tire CEO to take helm at troubled Sobeys after ‘extensive’ search (Financial Post)
-Canadian hatmaker Tilley Endurables expands into toque and cap market (Toronto Star)
-These are the best malls in Canada according to sales (Style Democracy)
-Le Chateau Enters Into [Another] Financing Agreement (MarketWired)
-EBay seeks lower costs for Canadians cross-border shopping online (CTV News) and Retail Council of Canada position: Join the fight for fairness: Ensure a level playing field for retailers in Canada (Retail Council of Canada)
-Birks Group Reports 11% Increase in Holiday Season Comparable Store Sales (NewsWire)
-Herschel Supply Co. Acquires LA Showroom, Starts Fashion Line (ApparelNews)
-Indian flag doormats removed from Amazon Canada after Twitter threat (Toronto Star)
NOTE: You must be a Globe 'Unlimited' paid subscriber, or mobile app user, to view: Jean Machine seeks bankruptcy protection amid crowded market (The Globe & Mail)
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Once Again, Yorkdale is Canada's Top Mall, Raking in Billions (Style Democracy)
-Berwick computer business growing with help from Apple Canada (Kings County News)
-GTA man finally gets Walmart refund after finding dirty T-shirt in gaming headset box (CBC News)
-Little Italy condo site could become lot for luxury vehicles (Ottawa Sun)
-Kenora city hall purchases old downtown Zellers property (CBC News)
-Now Open: Teddy Story coffee shop ‘bears’ it all - sells coffee and plush bears (Toronto Star)
-Undeclared allergens prompts Marché Adonis food recall (Global News)
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Canada’s first-ever Liv Bicycle Boutique opens in Vancouver (Canadian Cycling)
-‘Scary’ economic conditions spur rise in Calgary business closings (The Globe & Mail)
-Yedlin: Whole Foods Calgary decision leaves opportunity for other grocers (Calgary Herald)
-Vancouver has two of Canada's three most productive malls (Vancouver Courier)
-Arbutus Village redevelopment about to begin (Business In Vancouver)
-Canada's first ski-thru ATM opens atop Whistler Blackcomb (NewsWire)
-Shoppers Drug Mart to host postal outlet in Port Alberni (Alberni Valley News)
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