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Brief: Retailers and Brands Share Good News Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Retail Insider is reporting on some good news stories at a time when much of the news has been less than positive.

Brief: Canadian Retailers and Brands Help Out Amid Positivity Movement

Retail Insider is profiling several companies in Canada that are supporting front line workers as well as donating to causes amid the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

Brief: Canadian Retailers Step Up to Support PPE Supply

Several companies in Canada are supporting the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) at a critical time when health and other front-line workers are at risk of infection.

BRIEF: BESTSELLER Shutters Canadian Stores, Canada Goose Exits La Maison Simons

Other News: French retailer Orchestra closing only Canadian store, The Row closes Montreal concession, Article opens GTA warehouse, Eataly opens 4th restaurant space in Toronto.

BRIEF: French Bakery Concept Entering Canada, Holt Renfrew Rebrands All Restaurants

Other News: Luxury book publisher Taschen opens Vancouver retail space, Dyson opens second Canadian ‘demo store’, INS Market expanding in Quebec, Kristals Cosmetics kicking-off Canada-wide expansion.

BRIEF: French Soap Brand Opens 1st Canadian Store, Motherhood Maternity Closing Stores

Other News: Ardene opens 10 superstores in Q4 2019, fashion brand Ellie Mae partners with design firm on new retail space, Planet Fitness opening at College Park, Canada’s top 10 most-searched retailers.

BRIEF: Swiss Chocolate Retailer Opens 1st Store in Canada, Ted Baker Opens Flagship

Other News: Hublot opens 1st corporate store, Birks unveils Canada’s biggest luxury ecommence site, Ontario Science Centre’s pop-up launch, Zwilling opens 1st flagship store in Canada, best/worst big-box retailers ranked.

BRIEF: Forever 21 Closes Canadian Stores, CHANEL Opens 1st-in-Canada Shoe Boutique

Other News: Louis Vuitton expanding ready-to-wear at Holts Vancouver, Natasha Koifman’s ‘ShopNK’ releases 2nd drop, Kit and Ace opens Park Royal store, Yabu Pushelberg launches housewares boutique, Lebanese food concept opens 1st location after 2-year delay.

BRIEF: Food Hall Opens in Quebec City, 350-Year-Old Fur Company Files for CCAA

Other News: Holt Renfrew upgrading Vancouver flagship, Ron White shoes sees strong reception at Nordstrom in Manhattan, Endy launches weighted blanket, Celine launches menswear in Canada amid brand expansion. 

BRIEF: Motherhood Maternity Closing Canadian Stores, Spanish Fragrance Retailer to Enter Canada

Other News: Danish Jeweller ‘Pilgrim’ Expanding Canadian Store Network, Arlene Dickinson Launches Eyewear Line, Retailer The Shutter Professionals Growing Franchise Locations, H&M Expanding in Canada, Costco Opening 2nd Business Centre Store in Suburban Montreal.
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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.