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Brief: Mendocino Shuts All Stores, Okaïdi Canada Files

Other news: Gap closing most mall stores, co-working space replaces Shinola store, Star Bédard rebrands, Nobis gets charitable.

Brief: Hudson’s Bay Evicted from Malls, Banana Republic Shutters on Bloor

Other News: Diesel opens only Canadian store at Yorkdale, Frank And Oak looks to international expansion after acquisition, Oxford Properties supports food banks, interview with Muji President, King & Bay innovates to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Brief: Ben Sherman Exiting Canada, Tudor Opening 1st Storefront

Other News: Swarovski opens 1st 'crystal studio', OVO Opens in Ottawa, Duer expanding to the US, Hudson’s Bay partners with INLAND, Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opens two new locations.

BRIEF: J. Crew Shuts All But 1 Store in Canada, Lululemon Expanding Flagship

Other News: Nordstrom shuts main floor designer boutiques in Toronto, Saks Food Hall shut until 2021, Balenciaga opens in Montreal, Zadel Jewellery Studio opens Granville Island workshop.

Brief: Hudson’s Bay Montreal Downsizing, McArthurGlen Outlets Add Luxury Retailers

Other news: Richard Mille/Audemars boutiques close after licensee's death, HBC innovates in sanitation, ECCO pop-up at Toronto's Stackt Market.

Brief: Diamond Brand Opening 1st Permanent Store, Nordstrom Rack Announces Vancouver Opening

Other News: S. Cohen menswear files to restructure, HBC launches Tokyo Olympics collection.

Brief: OVO Opening in Ottawa & Calgary, Mulberry Shuts Canadian Stores

Other News: La Maison Simons regains profitability, NorthBoys opens new store, Aldo launches TikTok challenge, Lowe's Canada gets charitable.

BRIEF: Chico’s/White House Black Market Exiting Canada, Polstar Announces First 3 Stores

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.

Brief: Jaeger-LeCoultre Opens 1st Corporate Store in Canada, Bayview Village Innovates Virtually

Other News: Lao Feng Xiang opens 2nd Canadian store, RioCan Lunchbox, Pusateri's in Muskoka, and McEwan Foods goes PEI.

Good News Brief: More Businesses in Canada Step Up to Help

At an unprecedented time, retailers and brands across the country continue to do good deeds for the community.

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Brief: Mendocino Shuts All Stores, Okaïdi Canada Files

Other news: Gap closing most mall stores, co-working space replaces Shinola store, Star Bédard rebrands, Nobis gets charitable.
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Grocery Supplier Fees Harm Food Manufacturers and Independent Grocers: Expert

Sylvain Charlebois says that a code of practice is required to save the industry, and if nothing is done the consumer will also suffer.

L.L.Bean Continues Canadian Expansion with 1st Toronto Store [Photos]

The iconic US-based retailer is looking to expand into new Canadian markets coast-to-coast.

How Twin Brothers from Western Canada Founded 2 Rapidly-Growing Direct-to-Consumer Home Furnishings Brands

The entrepreneurs discuss building growth, taking risks, and where retail is going at an unprecedented time.

Cadillac Fairview Innovates with Virtual Food Court Experience Platform

The new CF Eats aims to help food vendors in the landlord’s malls grow revenue at a challenging time.