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MONTREAL FRIDAY: m0851 Expansion/Flagship, and Bouffons MTL

The Montreal-based brand will open a new location in the city, as well as a prominently-located replacement store that will become the brand's global flagship. 

Indochino Launches Mall Store Initiative [Feature]

The Canadian retailer, now the world's largest made-to-measure menswear company, is opening stores in enclosed malls after initially operating urban street-front locations. It's already noticing a difference in consumer patterns between the two. 

Carrefour de l’Estrie to See Substantial Redevelopment [Photos]

The region's largest mall will see major improvements, including several new tenants in its former Target space. 

Giant Tiger Continues With Gigantic Expansion Plans

The retailer will continue opening new stores, as well as renovating existing locations to better serve consumers. The company also recently launched three new womenswear lines which are already seeing considerable success.

International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) Prepares to Host September Event in Montréal

Retail-Insider readers receive an exclusive individual registration rate by using a discount code.

Saint Laurent Paris Opens 1st Freestanding Canadian Store [Photos]

The beautiful new store features two fashion floors, as well as a dramatic skylight. It's the first of two freestanding Canadian locations for the French luxury brand to open this year. 

Shinola Opens 1st Canadian Store, Plans Further Expansion [Photos]

The unique new store includes some remarkable features, including product customization. More Canadian stores are expected to follow, according to a company spokesperson. 

Pusateri’s Fine Foods Opens at Oakville Place [Photos]

The store includes some unique new features, and will be joined by two more new stores set to open this year. 

Montreal Friday : Bois & Cuir, and ‘The Warehouse’ [Photos]

By Maxime Frechette

Welcome to Montreal Friday. Each Friday this summer, I will show you what’s new in Montreal, because Montreal is a wonderful city to discover.

Place Ville Marie Opens Observatory and ‘Made in Montreal’ Retail Space [Video]

A 'made in Montreal' retail store is located at the base of an observatory featuring spectacular panoramic views of the city. 

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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.