Luxury Retail

• High-end retailers shift from Edmonton’s downtown core to North America’s largest mall

  A once bustling downtown in Edmonton brought in some high-end brands to the city's core. But after facing several changes over the years, stores have left, making it difficult for surrounding businesses to stick around.

  Consumer

  Sep 20, 2020
  
• It’s official: Canadians have abandoned U.S. outlet malls

  Day trips over the border are down nearly 40 per cent since loonie was at parity. 'Even our own people with discounts don't shop in the U.S. anymore,' retail exec says.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2015
  
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• Hudson’s Bay laying off 265 mostly white-collar workers

  Department store retailer says the cuts will affect a variety of jobs but will mainly be from its corporate offices in Toronto and New York.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2015
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• Hudson’s Bay posts strong sales as shift into higher end gains steam

  Real estate deals helped HBC return to profit as retailer spent substantially on strategic initiatives designed to pull it further toward luxe status.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2015
• Here’s how Nordstrom is avoiding a Target-style collapse in Canada

  A new report says upscale retailer Nordstrom is proceeding cautiously with Canadian plans as it prepares for its flagship opening in Vancouver next month.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2015
• Hudson’s Bay, Dollarama thrive as Canada’s retail landscape shifts

  A look at the shifting fortunes of consumers and how stores have responded. “Retailers that provide middle-priced products seem to be losing ground."

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2015
• Holt Renfrew to expand downtown Vancouver location

  Holt Renfrew is staking a bigger claim on the streets of downtown Vancouver with plans to expand its existing store just as competition heats up in the luxury goods market.

  Consumer

  Apr 24, 2015
• Hudson’s Bay profit soars, revenue up

  Hudson's Bay Co. had a big increase in profit in its latest quarter as it continued to integrate the Saks luxury business into its retail operations.

  Consumer

  Apr 7, 2015
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• Jean Paul Gaultier says fashion industry ‘doesn’t work’

  He may be one of the world's most famous designers, but Jean Paul Gaultier seems to be falling out of love with the fashion industry.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 2, 2015
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• Pusateri’s to operate in Canadian Saks

  Saks Fifth Avenue, which caters to wealthier clientele, is partnering with upscale food merchant Pusateri's in soon-to-open Canadian stores.

  Money

  Oct 23, 2014