Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: February 14, 2017
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Our Article of the Day:
G-Star RAW Launches Canadian Mall Expansion
The Dutch designer clothing company is focusing on a new strategy as it expands its Canadian operations, and it’s about to launch an innovative brand collaboration.
Top Stories - National:
-Canadian duty-free sales reach $430m in 2016 ($563m Canadian) (DFNIonline.com)
-Morguard Investments Limited Partners with Cineplex Digital Media for New In-Mall Digital Media and Directory Signage Network at its Managed Shopping Centres in Canada (NewsWire Press Release)
-Canada’s own hybrid pear could feed a growing appetite for the fruit and local produce (Financial Post)
-Poll results: Is your store dealing with abandonment issues? (Re: shopping carts) (Canadian Grocer)
-Lush brings together cosmetics and activism (TreeHugger)
-Are Shares of Empire Company Limited Taking Off? (Motley)
-Tim Hortons owner targets global growth as sales soften at home (Globe & Mail) and Burger King and Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands International Inc is reportedly bidding to buy Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc (Financial Post)
Canadian News - Regional:
-Canadian shoe designer John Fluevog opening second Montreal location (Montreal Gazette)
-"Equal pay for equal work" finally a reality for LCBO retail workers (NewsWire press release)
-Bill Tierney: mink oil search tells tale of retail's transformation (Montreal Gazette)
-Afrim Pristine on the Cheese Boutique: the beloved family business (Globe & Mail)
-Walmart to expand home grocery delivery pilot program in Toronto (Canadian Grocer)
-Food Secure Canada defends northern Ontario nutrition report (CBC)
-Crack down on nefarious cash for gold places that victimize people, resident says (Hamilton: CBC)
-California Sandwiches: A delicious gem in Downsview (Downsview Advocate)
-Hamilton police investigate robbery at pet food store (640News)
Our Previous Articles:
-Bizou Continues Store Expansion into 2017
-Innovative Portuguese Retail Concept Expands into Canada with 1st Store
-Kiehl’s Innovates with Canadian Growth Plans for 2017
-Holt Renfrew Unveils Latest Pacific Centre Expansion, Announces Ladurée Opening [Photos]
-Sugarfina Launches Canadian Store Expansion
-INDOCHINO Announces 8 Stores for 2017
-Retail Thought Leadership Conference, March 10
-Innovative 3D Store Tour Camera Technology Launches for Retailers
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