NYC-based Saks Fifth Avenue could be purchased by The Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC") according to Women's Wear Daily. This could pave the way for Saks Fifth Avenue's opening stores in Canada, according to HBC CEO Richard Baker. Saks has...
Nordstrom Rack has secured its first Canadian location in suburban Ottawa. It will be located in a suburban 'big box' retail centre, as opposed to an outlet mall as might be expected. We've been asked not to reveal the...
Canadian retail website Apparat is having an online sample sale: 60% off everything, with free shipping. We've had a look at the website and the merchandise includes many fantastic and unique pieces. Retail Insider readers get an EXTRA 20%...
Vancouver-based Clearly Contacts will soon open new stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary as well as in Australia. A replacement Robson Street location is a possibility since its current location at 1049 Robson Street will be demolished along with...
Loblaw is testing a small-format discount grocery concept called 'Box by No Frills'. Its prototype Calgary store opened May 31st and according to the Globe and Mail, it has been well received. More could open across Canada.
The Calgary store...
Sephora will open a flagship location on the 1000 block of Vancouver's Robson Street. As a result, several smaller retailers will lose their store spaces including several accessory and gift stores as well as a recently opened Clearly Contacts...
Popular French clothing line 'The Kooples' will be carried at Holt Renfrew stores this fall. Men's and women's collections will both be included. The label is known for its androgynous British-influenced 'street chic' designs. Black and gray tend to...
An exciting new retail development is coming to the corner of Yonge and Gould Streets (335 Yonge Street) in Downtown Toronto. It will have up to 5 floors of retail, possibly at the base of a residential highrise. The...
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Vancouver-based Mountain Equipment Co-op has re-branded as "MEC" and has a new logo. It has done so to distance itself from the word "mountain" in light of its high...
