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Strategic partnerships: Brand partnerships taking a new turn
In today’s world, brand partnerships are taking on new permutations, from popup extravaganzas to digital flyer programs – all in the hopes of gaining market share, keeping existing customers, or...
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Discovery, experience and fulfillment
Despite the proliferation of eCommerce and the potential posed by digital technologies, the physical retail store remains critical in satisfying consumer wants and needs The retail shopping experience...
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DAYS before U.S. Thanksgiving, Sandra Duff got a call from Aritzia. As a valued customer, she had earned early access to Black Friday sales. She just had to log onto her account and sign up for...
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DAYS before U.S. Thanksgiving, Sandra Duff got a call from Aritzia. As a valued customer, she had earned early access to Black Friday sales. She just had to log onto her account and sign up for...
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International retailers enter Canada at a rapid pace
According to research by Retail Insider, more than 50 international brands entered the Canadian market in 2017 by opening stores, and in 2018, more than 30 planted their flag in this country. The...
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Go East: Shopping centre redevelopment in the Maritimes
Shopping centre landlords in the Canadian Maritime provinces are investing heavily into their centres to maintain market share. The Halifax area, which is the largest metro region in the Maritimes,...
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Downtown Montreal seeing incredible retail boom
Downtown Montreal is seeing significant investments amid an incredible transformation, including public realm updates and overhauled retail properties that will make central Montreal one of North...
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Return of the mall
For years, the North American shopping mall was said to be dead on its feet. Now, a new generation of developers and retailers are bringing them back to life as vibrant community spaces. “ONE of the...
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Transformative approach: Reimagining of retail destinations creating exciting...
Following months of buildup and anticipation, Eataly—the fast-growing authentic Italian marketplace—opened the doors of its Manulife Centre location in November 2019. The space utilizes three floors...
View ArticleStatistics Canada reports: Retail sales up 8.2% in 2022, CPI published
Canadian retail sales finished 2022 strong in December, according to Statistics Canada’s final retail sales report for the year published on February 21, 2023.Total sales were up 7.3% year-over-year...
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