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Online Canadian Retailer Aims to Recreate In-Store Experience

A new Canadian e-commerce retailer is offering one-one-one personalized service, bridging the gap between online and brick-and-mortar.

Traffic Trouble: Store Traffic is Down and it May not Come Back – What are Canadian Retailers Going to do About it?

By Mark Ryski

Analysis: There area variety of reasons and theories why it's happening, and there are also solutions. 

Saks Fifth Avenue Announces Massive Montreal Flagship

The multi-level store will become Canada's largest Saks location, as well as one of the largest in the company. Saks will compete vigorously with the merged Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, only about 800 metres west. 

Montreal Friday : On the Road in Sherbrooke, Quebec

Maxime Frechette Takes us on a tour of Sherbrooke's urban core, which includes an innovative local retailer. As well, there's an opportunity to win $100. 

Browns Shoes Announces 3 Store Fall 2016 Expansion [With Renderings]

The iconic Canadian footwear retailer continues to open stores nationally, as it grows and sees success. Browns Shoes has provided renderings of the new locations.  

Holt Renfrew Opens Vancouver Flagship Expansion [Photos]

The already grand flagship has grown by 40,000 square feet of retail space. The interior is impressive, and new brands/boutiques have been added. 

Eataly Confirmed to Open in Manulife Centre Expansion

The Italian food concept will open a massive 1st Canadian location, in partnership with a Canadian-owned conglomerate. 

Innovative Canadian Retailer BRIKA Continues Growth Through Multi-Channel Innovation

The unique retailer is using a combination of permanent brick-and-mortar, online, and pop-up retail to sell its wares.

Pennington’s Expands into US Market

Another Canadian brand has successfully expanded into the United States, both online and in stores. 

Nordstrom Opens Flagship to Huge Crowds [Photos/Video/Floor Plans]

Excited fans lined up for the opening of Canada’s second Nordstrom flagship, and sales staff say that the opening weekend has been stellar. We’ve included photos as well as floor plans of the new store, which is expected to be one of the chain’s top performers.

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Brief: Mendocino Shuts All Stores, Okaïdi Canada Files

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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.