Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: July 11, 2017
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(Photo: Norman Katz)
Our Articles of the Day:
1) New Lingerie Retail Concept 'rêve rouge' Caters to Changing Customer Tastes [Photos]
The unique new concept store carries mid-to high-end global brands, and more locations are likely to follow.
2) Factors Contributing to Recent Retail Store Closures in Canada
A new study examines what retailers need to do to survive, at a time when stores are closing at an alarming rate.
Top Stories - National:
-Eddie Lampert says might consider deal with Sears Canada (Globe and Mail) and Sears Canada’s top shareholders explore possible deals with struggling retailer (Financial Post)
-Pressure mounts on Hudson’s Bay as shareholders back activist push (Globe and Mail)
-Lululemon has already conquered our wardrobes. It now has designs on our home décor (Pottery Barn Capsule Collection: Fast Company)
-How SMBs can easily accept electronic payments (Financial Post)
-Payments Canada adds board members (FinExtra)
-Vancouver's pet sales ban should be extended across the country (Globe and Mail)
-Michael Hill's growth strong in Canada (Otago Daily Times)
-Amazon beat out six potential suitors in Whole Foods deal (Canadian Grocer)
Canadian News - Regional:
Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes
-Kendrick Lamar pop-up shop to open in Toronto (NOW Toronto)
-Dramatic Eaton Centre Skybridge Installed Above Queen Street (Urban Toronto)
-Quebec-headquartered Couche-Tard buying U.S. convenience store Holiday; deal includes over 500 locations (660 News)
-Montreal farmer's market aims to eliminate wasted food (CTV News)
-PetSmart Opens 18 New Stores in Q1 2017 (Including 3 in Canada: Digital Journal)
-Employers push back at minimum wage hike (Ontario: HRM Online)
-Organic retailer says discount strategies and selection will keep natural food specialists strong (Re: Organic Garage: Supermarket News)
-How Bowman’s Pharmasave Became a True Centre of Health and Wellness (Huddle Today - Fredericton)
Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB
-Ikea to open new 340,000 square-foot distribution centre in Richmond (Business In Vancouver) and IKEA Announces New Customer Distribution Centre in Greater Vancouver Area (NewsWire)
-Entrepreneurs prepare for Amazon Prime Day (Business In Vancouver)
-North Van essential oil aficionado still offering Saje advice (North Shore News)
-Australian eyewear line Bailey Nelson marks re-entry into Canadian market with Robson Street store (Straight)
-Red Sun Farms announces expansion into Vancouver (Produce Grower)
-‘Mission Kits’ Preparing To Introduce A New Look And Menu Concept On July 13th (Scout Magazine)
Our Previous Articles:
-Rocky Mountain Soap Company to Launch Retail Expansion
-Les Galeries de la Capitale to See Substantial Investment [Renderings/Video]
-Why Landlords Should Add Rental Apartment Buildings to Mall Properties [Feature]
-Opatra London Launches Canadian Retail Expansion
-Danier Launches Canada-Wide Store Expansion
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