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That’s Italy Enters Growth Phase [Photos]

The Italian lifestyle concept store has opened a second location, and it anticipates opening more in Canada as well as in the United States. 

Shoes.com Launches Brick-and-Mortar Initiative [Photos]

The company’s first permanent store location includes an innovative space featuring more than just footwear. 

Lucrative Health, Fitness and Beauty Industry Rewards App Prepares for Canadian Launch

A new app, launching this summer, brings the benefits of a large-scale rewards program to small businesses in the health, fitness and beauty industry.

How Canadian Brands Can Benefit From Hosting Pop-Ups

Camilla Davies discusses the benefits of pop-ups, as well as a new resource to find optimal locations.

MONTREAL FRIDAY: Innovative Retail Tech at Just For Laughs

Maxime Frechette tours us around his retail discoveries of the week in beautiful Montreal, as well as some cullinary experienes. 

Deciem Launches Ambitious Store Expansion Initiative

It’s a remarkable success story – a Canadian beauty brand plans to go from zero stores to about 30 globally within a year, following exceptional wholesale performance. 

Hopson Grace Plans Expansion After Initial Success

Two seasoned retail professionals have created a curated, sophisticated retail concept that they plan to roll-out into various markets. 

Taschen! Shutters Stores Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

The iconic, upscale Canadian bag and luggage retailer operated stores for over 20 years and prior to that, locations under the 'Bree' nameplate. 

Short-Term Retail Sees Unprecedented Growth in Canada [Analysis]

It's a phenomenon has never been more popular, according to experts, and it's drawing consumers to physical stores at at time when online retail is becoming increasingly popular.

Saint Laurent Paris to Open Freestanding Toronto Store

It will be the second freestanding Canadian location for the French luxury brand, following the opening of its first store last week. 

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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.