Leon's

• Leon’s, The Brick face competition probe over alleged deceptive marketing

  The competition watchdog said Wednesday that the ongoing investigation into the Canadian furniture retailers looks at three kinds of marketing practices. 

  Consumer

  Nov 20
  
• Furniture retailer Leon’s looks to build 4K homes in Toronto

  Furniture seller Leon's announced plans to build community with 4,000 homes, including townhouses and high-rise buildings, at the site of its new corporate headquarters in Toronto.

  Canada

  Jan 29
  
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• City of Kingston splitting management of Leon’s Centre

  On the heels of a contract extension, the City of Kingston and the company that manages the Leon's Centre have decided to split some duties at the event centre.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Kingston COVID-19 assessment centre moving, drive-thru testing to be tried this weekend

  Kingston's COVID-19 assessment centre will be moving from the Leon's Centre to the Beechgrove Complex this weekend.

  Sep 23, 2020
• Leon’s Furniture to lay off 3,900 workers, close 72 stores amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Leon's Furniture Ltd. is laying off 3,900 employees or about half its total current workforce as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2020
• Leon’s Centre name change a work in progress

  "When we kick off our 2018-19 season, absolutely everything will be branded Leon's Centre."

  News

  Jul 6, 2018
• Leon’s, the Brick to donate $750,000 to charity over ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes

  The Competition Bureau said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Leon's Furniture Ltd. and the Brick Ltd. regarding allegations of deceptive marketing practices dating back nearly five years ago.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2018
• Conduct of management front and centre at Leon’s racial discrimination hearing

  Garnetta Cromwell alleges that she was targeted because of her race, and that issue is now before a human rights commission.

  Sep 11, 2013
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• Employees at Halifax Leon’s store fired for lynching a statue in effigy

  A Leon's Furniture outlet in Halifax is apologizing and has provided its staff with sensitivity and diversity training after firing two employees over the hanging of a black statue.

  Sep 4, 2013