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Roots to renovate/expand 2 flagships and relocate 3rd

 Toronto Eaton Centre 'Roots Central' Roots has confirmed new leases for two flagship stores in Toronto and one in Vancouver, and it is committing several million dollars in major renovations to these stores. A third flagship on Toronto's Bloor...

Roots will relocate Toronto flagship to 80 Bloor Steet West

Roots has just announced that it will open a flagship store in the former Gap Kids retail space at 80 Bloor Street West in Toronto. Roots will be about 6,500 square feet and is scheduled to open in May,...

Bonnie Brooks named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

LONDON, ON – Bonnie Brooks, Vice Chair Hudson’s Bay Company, will be the first woman to receive the Ivey Business Leader Award and will address Canada’s most prominent business leaders at the annual gala dinner in Toronto on October...

Canadian first: ‘J. Crew Collection’ featured at new Bloor St store

J. Crew has opened a 6,500 square foot store at Toronto's 110 Bloor Street West, and it is reportedly the first in Canada to extensively carry the company's more expensive and fashion-forward 'J. Crew Collection'. The Collection features pieces...

Four major publishers agree to take steps to lower ebook prices in Canada

Canada's Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with four major ebook publishers that is expected to lower the price of ebooks in Canada. In the United States in 2012 and 2013, similar settlements resulted in lower prices for ebooks....

Harry Rosen kicks off its 60th anniversary celebrations

Menswear retailer Harry Rosen is celebrating its 60th birthday, starting this weekend. We've been told that many new things will be in store and we'll report on them over the coming weeks and months. On Saturday, February 8th, Harry Rosen...
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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.

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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.