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JD Sports opens first Canadian flagship store

JD Sports is venturing further into Canada with the opening of its first flagship store in the region. The British sportswear giant has selected Vancouver’s Robson Street for the launch, which continues to build on its ongoing North American growth strategy. JD already operates 33 stores across Canada, yet it has aspirations to grow this number...

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Appeals court reinstates Trump's tariffs after trade court moves to block

A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump's tariffs, just a day after a trade court ruling found the majority of the global tariffs to exceed presidential authority. The ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington gave no further reasoning or clarification but granted the...

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Knix to grow Canadian retail footprint with Holt Renfrew

Knix, the intimates, swim, active and number one leakproof brand in North America, is partnering with Canada’s fashion and lifestyle retailer Holt Renfrew to grow its retail footprint in the country. The move will see Knix launching in Holt Renfrew across six retail locations, including two pop-ups and online, as it looks to complement its own...

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Hudson's Bay moves towards liquidation due to financial challenges

Canadian retail group Hudson's Bay Company, North America's oldest corporation, which includes retail company Hudson’s Bay, comprising 80 stores and TheBay.com, will begin a store-by-store liquidation process as early as this week after failing to secure sufficient financing to proceed with a restructuring plan. The Toronto-based department...

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Uniqlo outlines Canadian expansion plans for Spring 2025

Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has announced plans to open four new stores in Ontario and Quebec, Canada this spring. This includes locations in Maple View shopping center in Burlington and Union Station in Toronto, Ontario, Place Stefoy in Québec City, and Galeries d'Anjou in Montréal, Québec. The first of the four stores to open is the one...

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Trump partially suspends tariffs against Mexico and Canada

US President Donald Trump has backtracked somewhat in the trade conflict with Canada and Mexico. The Republican partially suspended tariffs on goods from the two neighboring countries - at least for the time being. All imports from Mexico and Canada that fall under the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) will therefore not be subject to...

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Trump's tariffs spark "Buy Canadian" movement

As geopolitical tensions flare and protectionist policies return to the global stage, Canadian fashion and beauty brands find themselves caught in the crosshairs of the latest US tariff increase. President Donald Trump's newly imposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, a move that could have significant implications for cross-border trade...

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Skechers opens world's first Performance Flagship store in Canada

Footwear and apparel brand Skechers has opened its first-ever Performance store in Canada. A new retail format offering customers an immersive experience, the store includes half-courts where customers can try out the brand’s latest products across several categories, including basketball, running, golf, soccer, and pickleball. An experiential...

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Sephora Canada becomes founding partner of new Toronto WNBA franchise

Beauty retail brand Sephora Canada has been named as a founding partner for Canada’s first Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the Toronto Tempo, which will join the league in 2026. As part of the multi-year partnership with the Toronto Tempo, Sephora Canada will have its logo adorned on the basketball players' jerseys, as well...

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Groupe Dynamite eyes 1.7 billion dollar valuation in new IPO

Canadian retailer Groupe Dynamite has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) in its home region, with which it is targeting a price of between 19 and 23 dollars per share, potentially raising approximately 300 million dollars. This would put its valuation at around 1.7 billion dollars. According to the company, which owns...

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Ann Taylor and Loft return to Canada through Centric Brands partnership

KnitWell Group brands Ann Taylor and Loft have struck up a new agreement with Centric Brands that will see them make a return to Canada through exclusive retail partner, Hudson’s Bay. The womenswear labels exited the region in 2020 after their former parent company, Ascena, filed for bankruptcy in the US. Now under new ownership, Ann Taylor and...

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Rennaï brings new luxe beauty retail concept to Montreal

Rennaï, a new luxury beauty and self-care retailer, has opened its debut store at the Royalmount development, the new shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Montreal, Canada, as it eyes up a series of North American store launches in the next five years. The Rennaï store, designed by coveted interior designer Ana Borrallo, spans...