Brief: OVO Opening in Ottawa & Calgary, Mulberry Shuts Canadian Stores
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Other News: La Maison Simons regains profitability, NorthBoys opens new store, Aldo launches TikTok challenge, Lowe's Canada gets charitable.
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Hugo Boss Expands Canadian Presence with Ecommerce Site Launch
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The upscale German fashion brand is growing its direct-to-consumer channels following the opening of a new Canadian flagship store last year.
Read MoreInvisible Face Mask 'Mingle Mask' Targets Canadian Retailers and Businesses
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The made-in-Canada invisible, ergonomic mask provides all the benefits of mask protection while allowing one's face to be completely visible.
Read MoreCanadian Fashion Industry Hit Hard by COVID-19: Interviews
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Brands have had to pivot and innovate to survive amid a slump in various categories as Canadians work from home and socialize less than before.
Read MoreRetailers Must Track E-Listening Habits to Stay Relevant
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The pandemic has accelerated global media adoption rates of streaming across devices and platforms as retailers look to innovate in Canada at an unprecedented time.
Read MoreTips for Creating Greater Resiliency in the Retail Sector Amid COVID-19
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Reopening and maintenance of retail operations can be safely achieved with proper resiliency planning aligned with business requirements and drivers.
Read MoreBiway $10 Store Launches Website as it Prepares to Open 1st Physical Store in November 2020
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Mal Coven is relaunching the business with a new strategy that could disrupt value-priced retail in Canada if it expands.
Read MoreShaw Communications to Open 12 New Concept Stores in Western Canada [Photos]
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The retail spaces act as immersive brand education centres intended to drive loyalty amid intense competition.
Read MoreMass Bankruptcies and Store Closures Expected in Canada by Early 2021: Experts
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Store closures and weaker consumer spending due to COVID-19 will see retail in Canada change substantially over the next six months.
Read MoreCanada Goose to Open 1st Ottawa Store as it Unveils 3rd Toronto Location
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The popular outerwear and fashion brand will have nine stores in Canada by the end of the summer as it pushes hard with its direct-to-consumer retail strategy.
Read MoreMassive Bingham Crossing Shopping Centre Near Calgary Gets Approval for 2nd Phase
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The pedestrian-oriented, open-air shopping and lifestyle centre will feature a mix of uses with a view of the Rocky Mountains.
Read MoreBRIEF: Chico’s/White House Black Market Exiting Canada, Polstar Announces First 3 Stores
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Other News: Moores parent company files for bankruptcy, Saint Laurent opens Montreal boutiques, Toronto Premium Outlets adding Moncler and Balenciaga, Cadillac Fairview expands parking lot drive-in theatres.
Read MoreSurvey: Majority of Retailers in Canada Plan to Hire this Year Amid COVID Challenges
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A Retail Insider survey included some surprising and concerning results.
Read MoreUnique Virtual Reality Arcade Opens at Calgary's Southcentre Post COVID-19 Shutdown
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The VRKADE concept is expanding into other centres as well with opportunities presenting as retail space become available following mass store closures.
Read MoreCanadian Footwear Brand Maguire Opens First Toronto Store
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The Montreal company anticipates lower rents and as a result, plans to selectively open more locations while also significantly growing e-commerce.
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