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It’s ‘Crazy Friday’ in Quebec

Although it may go by different names, Black Friday shopping is becoming increasingly popular in Quebec. 

Canadian Retail Sales Looking Up

Total retail sales in Canada increased in September 2014 - the highest single month gain in the last 2½ years.

Harry Rosen’s Exceptional Customer Service Spearheads Store Expansion

Customer service is the backbone for the iconic menswear retailer, which has seen success and a resultant store expansion. More is yet to come, including an unannounced new store location that we reveal at the end of this article.

La Maison Simons to Open Unique Downtown Calgary Location

We interviewed CEO Peter Simons, who revealed that the four-level store will occupy part of a historic skyscraper, as well as an adjacent banking floor.

Infographic: Canadian Holiday Shoppers

The following infographic provides useful and interesting information on Canadian shoppers this Holiday Season. It was created for Retail Insider by Nextopia.

Sporting Life Opens New Location [With Photos], More Stores Planned

The upscale sporting goods retailer's latest location is impressive, and it plans to open in various Canadian cities over the next several years. 

John Fluevog Steps Up for Carousel Theatre for Young People

The event was a resounding success, raising more than $100,000 within merely three hours.

Whole Foods CEO Confirms Aggressive Canadian Expansion

Whole Foods' CEO says the company will open stores coast-to-coast, quadrupling its current store count. It will face stiff competition from some homegrown retailers, however.

Technology and the Future of Canadian Retailing

Robotic assistance, iBeacons, e-mannequins, virtual changing rooms, flying drones delivering today's purchases... here's a discussion on the future of Canadian retail. 

Indigo May be Canada’s Star This Holiday Season

The retailer’s transformational strategy will woo more shopper dollars this holiday season. 

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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.