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BRIEF: Bankrupt Quebec Retailer to be Saved, Michaels Crafts Launches ‘Community Classrooms’

Other News: Bailey Nelson Continues Rapid Expansion, Lululemon Launches Post-Workout Beauty Range, CF Toronto Eaton Centre Canadian Tire to be Renovated. 

BRIEF: Nespresso Yorkville To Close, Woodbine Centre Fined Over Pay Inconsistencies

Other News: Toronto’s 1st Legal Cannabis Store Sees Long Lineups, Shikatani Lacroix Design Launches New Podcast, Retailers April Fools, Canadian company launches world’s largest duct tape ball. 

BRIEF: Army & Navy Shutters Vancouver Hastings Storefront, ‘Holt Renfrew Ogilvy’ Rebrand Official

Other News: H&M expands/renovates Vancouver flagship, Uniqlo Opens in Oshawa, Cineplex announces 1st Playdium in Atlantic Canada, Boutique Colori shutters only store outside of Quebec. 

BRIEF: Endy Opening 1st Storefront, Upscale French Brand Shutters Only Canadian Store

OTHER NEWS: West Elm Relocating Toronto store, Palliser Partners with Sarah Richardson, Toys “R” Us Partners with Blue Jays, Tokyo Smoke Opening 26,000 square foot flagship.

BRIEF: Beauty Concept Opens 1st Location, Edo Japan Expands into Ontario

Other News: RUDSAK goes international, beauty concept goes brick-and-mortar, Walmart adds fitness centre amid real-estate strategy, Warby Parker expands westward, Fresh City Farms opening 1st downtown Toronto storefront.

BRIEF: Luxury Brands Enter Canada, Holt Renfrew Expands E-Offerings

Other News: Holt Renfrew Ogilvy Unveils Luxury Mens Brands Amid Competition, Auto Showrooms in Malls and Airport, Boutique Fitness Concept Growth, Groundbreaking Tech Mirrors, Richemont Expanding Canadian Luxury Offerings.

BRIEF: 2 Shoe Retailers Shutter in Yorkville, Simons Launching Private Label Collection

Hermes reveals orange hoarding for flagship in Vancouver, Duer Jeans launching Toronto storefront next month, Sleep Country Canada partners with Walmart for Bloom mattresses, controversy surrounds Vancouver Fashion Week.

BRIEF: Sports Experts to Open Futuristic Flagship, Endy Gets Physical with Urban Barn

Other News: K-Swiss collab for Black History Month, Aldo partners with Addition Elle on new line, Fast Time Jewellery Repairs opens 1st inline store, Cadillac opens largest location in North America in Calgary, Ripndip pop-up coming to Vancouver, Saks flagship to see beauty hall reno. 

BRIEF: Canada’s Sunrise Records Bids on UK’s HMV, Rexall Partners with M&M Foods

Other News: Gymboree Canada back in court, Florida mall targets Canadian retailers, Gucci opens world’s 2nd ‘Gucci Beauty House’ at Yorkdale, Retailers and malls target Chinese with Lunar New Year offerings. 

BRIEF: Jean Machine Closes All Stores, Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton Men Lands in Canada

Other News: IQOS asks us to pick its new name, ethical Canadian outerwear brand goes after Canada Goose, mattress-in-a-box lands at Sleep Country, Holt Renfrew to open rooftop outdoor event space.

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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.