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Registration is still open, and there's a special rate (see article). As well, IRDC is hosting two exciting events that may be useful for networking/business development.

The French cookware brand has doubled its Canadian store count in only 18 months. 

The unique Winmark-owned children’s resale concept will continue to expand nationally through franchisees, and it has 22 markets available in Canada. 

The innovative, multi-functional retail space carries a variety of branded products, and was designed by award-winning Canadian firm figure3. 

The Japanese fashion retailer has provided updated information on its first two Canadian stores, as well as a rendering of both locations. 

The busy mall will be expanded an renovated, with new features and stores to be added. 

Nordstrom's off-price retail concept has now confirmed 5 Canadian locations, with a goal of eventually operating about 20 stores nationally. 

Nordstrom's next 2 Canadian stores will both feature the edgy designer department. What's particularly remarkable is that Canada will be home to 3 of Space's 8 locations company-wide.

The popular cosmetics brand will open its 1st Canadian location next month, followed by another in November. There are only a handful of freestanding locations worldwide. 

The store is one of only four in North America to launch the brand's innovative new concept, featuring enhanced technology and expanded services.