Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: January 9, 2017
/Our Article of the Day:
2017 Canadian Retail Forecast [Analysis]
This will be another exciting year for retail in Canada, including new international brands, retail expansions, mall and street overhauls, and various other innovations.
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Top Stories - National:
-Visa-Walmart deal could mean higher fees for smaller merchants: CFIB (CTV)
-'Clothing is tough': Retailers talk about holiday returns (CBC)
-Jean Coutu may trim financial support for pharmacies (Canadian Grocer)
-Canada’s competition watchdog closes two-year Apple probe (Globe & Mail)
-Lobster prices high as catch drops and China imports climb (Canadian Grocer)
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-North St. Lawrence Market dig delves deep into Toronto’s foodie history (Toronto Star)
-Mirvish Village joins a history of lost neighbourhoods in Toronto (BlogTO)
-Niagara malls enjoy strong holiday shopping season (Niagara Advance)
-Future pondered for commercial and retail buildings (Chatham Daily News)
-Russell Oliver Opens Toronto retail store (we also covered this topic) (Toronto Star)
-Open Sesame's new 3-year lease helps local artists, shop owner says (Kitchener: CBC)
-Visa once again accepted at Thunder Bay Walmart stores (CBC)
-There's a black market for stolen books in Toronto, apparently (CBC)
-Gigantic sandwiches a key draw for west-end grocer (Windsor: CBC)
-Corner Brook swimwear business refuses to sink despite sales dip (CBC)
-Landlord shuts Halifax marijuana shop, but owner vows to reopen (CBC)
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster pops up at Vancouver’s Nordstrom (Also at Nordstrom CF Toronto Eaton Centre) (Straight.com)
-New Edmonton bakeries bring fresh flavour into 2017 (Edmonton Journal)
-Growing pains: Not all 104 St businesses reap the benefits of Rogers Place (Edmonton: MetroNews)
-Councillor worried Whyte Ave towers will kill streets character (Edmonton: MetroNews)
-Alex Cuba's small town hideaway offers 'good coffee, good talks and good laughs' (Mountain Eagle Books) (CBC)
-Property tax hikes mean 'difficult decisions' for Calgary businesses, Chamber of Commerce warns (CBC)
-Town Centre hoping for turnaround (Brandon Sun)
-Done Deals highlights: January 2017 issue (Western Investor)
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-The Rec Room Announces Canadian Shopping Centre Expansion
-Cadillac Fairview Announces CF Masonville Target Space Redevelopment
-Saks OFF 5TH Announces 1st Montreal Store Opening
-Filson Announces Canadian Expansion with 1st Store
-Chanel Closes Mink Mile Flagship Ahead of Relocation [Photos]
-Van Cleef & Arpels to open 1st Freestanding Toronto Store
-Swarovski Launches Canada-Wide Store Expansion
-Luxury Men’s Footwear Retailer Launches Unique Concept
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