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Mississauga’s Square One Shopping Centre Undergoing Expansion/Renovation

Oxford Property's Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga (Ontario) is undergoing an $84million renovation and expansion. According to its website, the mall will complete renovations to its common areas including washrooms, entrances, and a newly expanded food court. The...

Could Canadian Apple Stores Expand in Size?

Apple Store, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto. Apple is closing 20 stores to expand their square footage. The stores have become too busy and too crowded for their own good.  Apple stores include the world's most productive retail space. Each store...

Target Canada Holds Two Designer Contests

Target Canada has just held two designer contests, where winners get their merchandise in Canadian Target stores.  The first award is called 'The Target Emerging Designer Award'. The winner, Mélissa Nepton, was announced during Montreal Fashion Week on Friday February...

West Edmonton Mall to Invest Over $100million on Continued Renovations

West Edmonton Mall will invest over $100million to continue renovations, including more new marble flooring and new crystal chandeliers. Renovations commenced in early 2011 including some improvements to common areas, flooring and ceilings. These latest renovations will 'finish the...

Starbucks’ Biggest Canadian Expansion Ever: 150 Locations in 2013

Starbucks will open about 150 Canadian locations in 2013, an all-time record. The main reason, though, is Target's Canadian debut. Starbucks will open outlets inside of many of Target's 124 soon-to-open Canadian locations, though we don't have an exact number. The...

Ralph Lauren Looking for More Canadian Retail Opportunities

We got word that Ralph Lauren is looking to further expand its labels in Canada, including the possible opening of multiple Ralph Lauren-branded stores as well as its less expensive 'Ralph Lauren Blue Label' for women. The company's Ralph Lauren-branded...

Senior’s Discount Boost Shoppers Drug Mart Earnings

Canadian senior citizens are partly to thank for Shoppers Drug Mart's recent successful earnings. Revenues are up 4.4% while fourth-quarter pharmacy sales rose 3.7% and front-of-store sales (cosmetics, food and other stuff) rose 5%. Once per month, seniors are offered...

Target ‘Red Card’ Comes To Canada

Canadians can now apply for Target's 'Red Card' online. The card provides 5% off store purchases. It is a debit card that links with the cardholder's existing chequing account and is for Target stores, only. A Target credit card will...

Tory Burch Opening its Third Canadian Location in Vancouver

Tory Burch will open its third Canadian store on Alberni Street in Vancouver. The store is expected to open in September 2013, according to their store manager in Calgary. Tory Burch's current Canadian locations are at Chinook Centre in Calgary,...

La Maison Simons Confirms Canada-Wide Store Search

Peter Simons at Pl. Ste Foy store. Image: LaPresse Peter Simons confirms he is actively seeking space for La Maison Simons stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa-Gatineau. "These markets are in our plans. We are working hard on it to open...
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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.