Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: January 26, 2017
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Our Articles of the Day:
1) Park Royal Continues Remarkable Transformation
The unique indoor/outdoor shopping centre, situated in one of Canada’s most stunning settings, continues to renovate and add new retailers to its already exceptional mix.
2) Dx3 Conference Provides Exceptional Networking Opportunities
Canada's largest conference focused on digital marketing, advertising, tech and retail, on March 8-9, will provide ample networking opportunities to attendees.
Top Stories - National:
-'I want to touch and feel': Online-only retailers open regular stores (CBC News)
-Uniqlo will debut a line of modest-wear in Canada in February, including hijabs, abayas, and pieces inspired by the Baju Kurung (Toronto Star)
-Cult Japanese brand Muji's secret to success is all in the details (The Georgia Straight)
-Vancouver, Toronto take different approaches to policing pot shops (Globe & Mail)
-Questions every Dollarama shopper wants to know - and we asked them (StyleDemocracy)
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Queen West Parking Lot (Finally) Making Way for flagship MEC store (UrbanToronto)
-Jean Coutu slams Quebec for ignoring drug reform suggestions (Globe & Mail)
-Uniqlo is giving away free clothing in Toronto this week (BlogTO)
-The Community Butcher Shop closes in downtown Peterborough (Peterborough Examiner)
-Toronto's changing Chinatown: who is it for? (NOW)
-Residents compile wish list for Booth Street site in Ottawa (CBC News)
-Fire destroys fishing supply store in Pictou, N.S. (CBC News)
-Stained Class Records gives Toronto a heavy metal injection (NOW)
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Ivanhoé Cambridge sells Oakridge Centre for undisclosed amount (Business in Vancouver)
-Giant Tiger Announces Opening of First Ever Store in Red Deer, Alberta (MarketWired)
-Regina stores ban 650 people under trespassing law (CBC News)
-Eliminating an eyesore: Old Walmart store being demolished to make way for grocer, other retailers (Medicine Hat News)
-Blood Tribe reaps big benefits from first local grocery store (CBC News: Calgary)
-Sugar-wine makers target Winnipeg millennials with online retail, delivery (CBC)
-Country Grocer helps Victoria girl’s dream come true (Saanich News)
-Business notes: Cafe owner opens new downtown flower shop (Cowichan Valley Citizen)
Our Previous Articles:
-Inside Azadi Jewellery's 1st North American Store [3D Photo Tour]
-Study Identifies Generation Z’s Influence on Retail
-Gerry Weber Shutters Canadian Stores
-MUJI Announces 2 Vancouver stores
-Stefano Ricci Opens 1st Canadian Store [Photos]
-Mink Mile Colonnade Sees New and Expanded Luxury Retailers
-Williams Sonoma Exits Mink Mile Ahead of Hermès Relocation
-Spareparts Continues Rapid Expansion, Announces 3 New Stores
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