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Target Leaving Canada…Totally Predictable!

By J.C. Williams Group

Target leaving Canada is no surprise. Their stores were a real flop right out of the gate.

Target to Exit Canada

Target has announced that it is leaving Canada. It expects to report approximately $5.4 billion of pre-tax losses on discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2014. 

Outlet Malls to Open in Canada in 2015 and Beyond

These are the locations and details of outlet malls scheduled to open in Canada between now and 2017.

Before and After: Yorkdale Creates a Luxury Wing From the Mundane

In only a few years, Yorkdale's aggressive leasing team has transformed part of the mall into Canada's densest collection of luxury retailers. 

Birks Continues Expansion, But With Smaller Stores

Remarkably, the once mighty jewllery retailer is almost consistently building smaller stores when it replaces previous locations and as a result, some of its largest locations are being replaced by some of its smallest.

Canadians Holiday Shopping Online, 2014: Which Retailers Made The Grade?

By Sally Seston and Vicky Applebaum

It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it: we went holiday shopping online so that we could report back on which retailers made the Naughty and Nice lists this year.

Target Corporation Should Focus on its Most Substantive Value Creation Opportunities in 2015, According to Retail Advisor and Consultant Antony Karabus

With a new CEO at Target, we expect he will most likely concentrate company resources (people and capital) on the most strategically important and most impactful business opportunities that will drive earnings.

Suitsupply to Open 2nd Canadian Location in Montreal

The popular and provocative Dutch men's suit retailer will open its second Canadian location in the summer of 2015.

List of International Retailers that Entered Canada in 2014

The following is a list of international retailers which entered the Canadian market in 2014, including links to our articles discussing each of them.

2015 Canadian Retail Outlook, by J.C. Williams Group

Trends for retail management to consider in in 2015. 

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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.