Seven locations will open this year. The men's shop-in-store is the first of its kind in Canada, and the women's boutique is the first of its kind in the world.
The intensive six-day program will include retail-focused interactive lectures, simulations, personal leadership assessment with personalized feedback sessions, case discussions and a group project.
The Canadian women's retailer is working with a leading brokerage to expand its brick-and-mortar operations, speaking to the popularity of colourful Italian fashion brands.
They will be presented the award at this year's Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala on May 31, as part of the RCC STORE Conference being held on May 31 and June 1 in Toronto.
The suburban mall will be intensified to become a pedestrian and transit-connected, mixed-use community with diverse housing, employment, service and recreation opportunities.
