Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: June 12, 2017
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Our Articles of the Day:
1) Holt Renfrew Vancouver Pacific Centre Flagship Marks 10 Years [Feature]
A decade ago, Holt’s shocked the city when it relocated from a considerably smaller space to become a flagship, and the expansion and renovations continue to this day amid continued success.
2) Canadian Designers to be Honoured at VMSD’s 2017 International Retail Design Conference [IRDC]
Three Canadian designers are named to be among the 'best and brightest young designers in retail design’.
Top Stories - National:
-As stock tumbles, Hudson’s Bay tries to distance itself from the U.S industry that is collapsing around it (Hollie Shaw, Financial Post) and No timeline for turnaround as HBC cuts deep (Marina Strauss, Globe & Mail)
-‘We can overcome it’: DavidsTea following Tim Hortons in facing challenges of entering U.S. market (Financial Post)
-Why retail is getting the ‘experience’ wrong (Canadian Grocer)
-RXDM to acquire 27 former Rexall pharmacies across Canada (NewsWire press release)
-RBI issues warning to Tim Hortons franchisees about spreading ‘misinformation’ to analysts (Hollie Shaw, Financial Post)
-Is Shopify Inc. a Buy? (Investing: Motley)
-Le Chateau Reports First Quarter Results (MarketWired press release)
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-LCBO workers could strike days before Canada Day long weekend (CTV)
-New Sudbury Centre recognized for environmental leadership (Sudbury Star)
-Suds on sale at PEI liquor stores (CBC)
-Sobeys manager honoured for creating store environment that welcomes disabled (Nova Scotia: CBC)
-The Rocking Horse celebrates 40 years in business (Owen Sound Sun Times)
-Buddha and business: Nun leaves life in abbey to pursue retail career (Nova Scotia: CBC)
-Obituary: Hamilton shoe king had the business in his soul (Hamilton Spectator)
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Competition pushes retailers to ramp up in-store attractions (Business in Vancouver)
-Community Natural Foods focused on wellness for 40 years (Calgary Herald)
-Arc'teryx sets up shop on Burrard Street (Vancouver: The Province)
-Mixed emotions as Steveston Village welcomes Save-On-Foods (CBC)
-Resurrecting the Downtown Winnipeg Bay Store (MyToba)
-Rewuckis sell after 71 years with Chrysler (Winnipeg Free Press)
-Canada Screams for Ice Cream: Sobeys Inc. Celebrates Canada 150 by Inspiring Future Leaders and Giving Back to Communities (MarketWired press release)
Our Previous Articles:
-Retail Insider Kicks Off Retail Real Estate Tours
-Eleventy to Launch North American Store Expansion in Canada [Renderings]
-COS Announces Square One Store
CF Galeries d’Anjou Announces Target Space Replacement
-Inside Michael Jordan's 2nd North American Store [3D Phototour]
-How Italian Plasters are Increasingly Used in Canadian Retail Spaces [Feature/Photos]
-SEE Eyewear to Enter Canada with 1st Store
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