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More Luxury Retailers to Descend on Canada in 2015

Luxury brands tend to move like sheep, and the herd is headed to Canada. "I've never seen this much interest from luxury retailers interested in opening in Canada in my 22 years" says one top broker.

Most Popular Articles on Retail Insider in the Past Year

Nordstrom, Eataly, Muji, Uniqlo, DSW, and top malls...The following are the top 10 most read topics on Retail Insider for 2014.

What Canadian Retailers Can Learn From Frank & Oak

In only two years, the Montreal-based online retailer has seen astounding growth. 

Lessons From UNIQLO: 10 Steps for Canadian Retailers to Generate $2,000+ per Square Foot

Coming to Canada in 2016, Uniqlo’s value position is re-enforced by the simplicity of its visual presentation, the commitment to inventory depth, and the efficiency of the shopping experience.

2015 Outlook for Canadian Retail Sales is (Mostly) Good

By Ed Strapagiel

Overall, 2015 looks strong. Here's a forecast of the numbers. 

Black Friday Sales in Canada Plateaued in 2014

By David Ian Gray, DIG360

Following the speculation and "hype" in the lead-up to Black Friday 2014 in Canada, we have released our annual tracker of actual shopper behaviour in the aftermath.

Popular Footwear and Fashion Retailer gravitypope Eyes Expansion

gravitypope is particularly interested to expand with a larger 'lifestyle store' concept. We interviewed the retailer's founder and owner to learn more.

Aritzia Opens Largest Canadian Location

This week the popular women's fashion retailer opened its largest Canadian location, featuring custom flooring, artwork, and a wide selection of clothing and accessories. 

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Reveals 4 New Canadian Locations

The popular value-priced American footwear retailer has revealed four new locations, including its first for Western Canada. We spoke with the CEO to learn more. 

Predictions for e-commerce in 2015 by Smartling VP of Marketing, Nataly Kelly

Nataly Kelly, Vice-President of marketing at Smartling, shares her e-commerce predictions for 2015. 

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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.