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Protect Yourself from Identity Theft: Don’t Be the Next Statistic

This topic is especially relevant after Target confirmed a recent unauthorized access to its payment credit card data around Black Friday, potentially affecting millions of shoppers. The following article discusses identity fraud and how to protect yourself.  The following article is...

Do You Agree? Most Ontarians Expect Spike in Crime if Convenience Store, Gas Station Alcohol Sales Allowed

We're curious to know your opinion: Do you think crime rates will go up with increased access to alcohol? How has this played out in other jurisdictions? Feel free to comment below, on our Facebook page or to our...

CATHERINE MALANDRINO TO OPEN MORE CANADIAN STORES

French fashion designer Catherine Malandrino will open a second Montreal-area store to be followed by a Toronto store. Last month we reported that Malandrino's first Canadian store opened in Montreal. The Montreal store was Malandrino's 11th store location worldwide, meaning Canada...

ONLY 6% OF CANADIANS WILL DO THEIR HOLIDAY SHOPPING ONLINE THIS YEAR, VS. 94% IN-STORE

Toronto Eaton Centre, Holiday 2012 By Adam Ramsay In what may come as a surprise to many, a new survey of 4,013 people by Angus Reid Global has determined that less Canadians will complete the bulk of their holiday shopping...

SEARS: PARKING AVAILABLE FOR LACK OF CUSTOMERS

We found this Sears commercial both amusing and a bit sad for the fact that it states "Sears always has parking." Despite the subsequent shopping spree, the reality is that Sears stores are struggling and more Canadian store closures...

STARBUCKS CANADA EXPECTS THURSDAY TO BE ITS BUSIEST FOR GIFT CARD PURCHASES

Starbucks Canada anticipates Thursday to be its busiest day of the year for gift card purchases. Last year, more than 2 million Starbucks cards were sold on a single day, representing nearly 1,500 Starbucks cards sold per minute. The following...

SOBEYS OPENING SMALL-FORMAT GROCERY STORES

By Adam Ramsay Stellarton, Nova Scotia based Sobeys has announced plans to open new, small-format grocery stores that will offer ready-to-eat meals as well as a “table ready in 20” section of quick meal solutions for shoppers on the go....

WHAT ARE CANADA’S TOP RETAIL STORIES FOR 2013?

We're taking suggestions for Canada's top retail stories of 2013. We'll report them towards the end of the month. We expect that a few suggestions will be obvious, including such stories as Loblaws buying Shoppers Drug Mart and Sobeys...

LULULEMON’S TOP SELLING STORE IS AT WEST EDMONTON MALL

Lululemon, West Edmonton Mall By Melissa R. Sources tell us that the 3,200 square foot Lululemon store at West Edmonton Mall has sales of approximately $26 million, making it the highest selling store in the company. It also makes it...

DAVID YURMAN OPENS FIRST CANADIAN STORE

David Yurman, Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Photo: David Yurman David Yurman's first Canadian store has opened at Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre. The 1,837 square foot store enjoys a corner location in close proximity to other upscale retailers including Salvator Ferragamo, Cartier,...
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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.