Edmonton Retail

• Is the expansion of Walmart supercentres, other U.S. chains beneficial to Alberta?

  Walmart is expanding in Alberta, where U.S. brands Chipotle, Krispy Kreme and Firehouse Subs have also opened recently — but the trend is met with trepidation amongst local shops.

  Consumer

  Jan 31, 2025
  
• Would you buy clothes from a bus? An Edmonton boutique owner is banking on it

  Boutique On Your Street is one of the first retail operations in the Edmonton area to come up with a unique way to sell products: by selling stock from a bus.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2024
  
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• Downtown business association launches programs, grants to revitalize Edmonton’s core

  The Edmonton DBA announced $1.8 million in funding for three programs: the Downtown Retail Project, the Downtown Patio Grant and Business Adaptation and Revitalization.

  Consumer

  Apr 17, 2023
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• Edmonton shoppers overwhelmingly visited malls, box stores over local at Christmas: Study

  Edmontonians returned to in-person shopping in a big way for last minute shopping in 2022 — but local businesses didn't benefit in a major way.

  Consumer

  Jan 3, 2023
• Bernard Callebaut chocolate shops rebrand after decades in Edmonton

  A local Edmonton chocolate business is rebranding after the company that supplied them with Bernard Callebaut treats stop shipments ahead of Christmas.

  Consumer

  Dec 19, 2021
• 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
• Edmonton’s Manulife Place to receive $30M facelift

  Manulife Investment Management announced plans Tuesday for a $30-million redevelopment of Manulife Place. The 36-storey building is located at 101 Street and 101 Avenue in the downtown core.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2020
• Sarah Jessica Parker to attend store opening at West Edmonton Mall

  Actress and fashion designer Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Edmonton next month for the opening of her latest shoe and clothing boutique.

  Consumer

  May 16, 2019
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• Holt Renfrew closing Edmonton store in 2020 to focus on bigger locations

  Canadian luxury clothing store Holt Renfrew is closing its "small-format" location in downtown Edmonton's Manulife Place, as part of its ongoing strategy to focus on a large-format store model.

  Consumer

  May 14, 2019
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• Traffic sign on 125 Street coming down after Edmonton business owners speak out

  A small "no left turn" sign installed last month on 102 Avenue at 125 Street is coming down after it caused frustration to boil over for business owners who have endured years of construction-related difficulties.

  Traffic

  Dec 8, 2017