The MEC Debacle is a Predictable and Avoidable Governance Failure: Expert
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MEC began eroding its membership’s democratic voice years ago, which put in motion the process that’s led to its demise as a co-operative.
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MEC Sale to Private Owner will Negatively Affect Brand Trust: Expert
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Experts say that the sale will erode brand trust significantly for several reasons.
Read MoreMEC Files for Creditor Protection Amid Acquisition by US-Based Kingswood Capital
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The Canadian outdoor retailer will lose its cooperative status as a US-based investment conglomerate takes over operations and appoints a new CEO.
Read MoreCanadian Retailer ‘MEC’ to Shift Strategy Amid Challenging Environment [Interview]
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In an interview, the outdoor gear co-op’s new CEO says that he is streamlining operations to bring back financial health while also rethinking the company’s employee situation, base of stores, and online offerings.
Read MoreMEC Opens 1st Flagship Store on Toronto’s Queen Street West [Photos]
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The impressive retail space features experiential elements that merge physical with tech, and is the first true ‘flagship’ for the retailer also known as ‘Mountain Equipment Co-op’. Will it be enough to gain market share amid increasing competition?
Read MoreMEC Innovates as it Launches International Travel Tours
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The Canadian cooperative is taking experiential retail to a whole new level by offering travel services with a focus on outdoor activity and responsible tourism, at a time of unprecedented competition from homegrown and international brands.
Read MoreStudy Ranks Canada’s Most Trusted Brands
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The majority of the top 10 are either retailers or retail industry-related.
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