Canadian Retail Thread

[biguc]

Originally Posted by hipster duck

Yeah, they're getting rid of stores in Vancouver too.

I picked up one of their tees and a plaid shirt at a heavy discount, which means I bought them at a price that would be considered to be "regular" just about anywhere else.

I also realized that the decline of American Apparel means that I'm officially old (I'm in my early 30s). I liked how they hadn't changed any of their product offerings since the mid-2000s - which is the way I still dress. I realize now that people of my age who grew up on AA are no longer a demographic that fashion retailers try to market to.

Well, they do. It's just that companies like Brooks Brothers and Dockers don't have to market very hard.

Anyway, I bought all the size large AA pocket tees I could get my hands on. I always thought they charged a bit too much for products that weren't quite good enough, but their tees have always been a staple.

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by begratto

There's a simple explanation for this: they both belong to the same company : collections.banq.qc.ca:81/lapresse/src/pages/2003/P2003-05/11/20/D/82812_20031120LPD10.pdf

Someday all the restaurants will be Taco Bell...

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by begratto

There's a simple explanation for this: they both belong to the same company : collections.banq.qc.ca:81/lapresse/src/pages/2003/P2003-05/11/20/D/82812_20031120LPD10.pdf

Ahhh... eurêka!

[casper]

Anyone have any thoughts on these new pickup kiosk that are popping up.

Basically the computer controlled lockers: https://www.mightyoaks.com/blog/saving-t...-technology-coming-to-a-corner-near-you/

There are also the manned one, such as Prenguin Pickup: https://www.penguinpickup.com/

Likely to be a real-game changer for online groceries...

[SpongeG]

hopefully the location works out for them

L'Éclair de Génie to Open 1st North American Retail Location

http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/12/lclair-de-gnie

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

hopefully the location works out for them

L'Éclair de Génie to Open 1st North American Retail Location

http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/12/lclair-de-gnie

Interesting that they're opening first in Vancouver. An enthusiastic local franchisee, perhaps, or just a particularly good place to test out a pastry concept?

[ACT7]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Interesting that they're opening first in Vancouver. An enthusiastic local franchisee, perhaps, or just a particularly good place to test out a pastry concept?

Sometimes just comes down to which broker/commercial real estate firm secures rights first.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Interesting that they're opening first in Vancouver. An enthusiastic local franchisee, perhaps, or just a particularly good place to test out a pastry concept?

they already have an asian fanbase with some locations in hong kong and japan and often things that are popular there open here, such as beard papas which has now spread across canada, vancouver is home to the only chewy junior in canada, its a cream puff chain from singapore

we also have the first Laudree here, which seems to do really well

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

they already have an asian fanbase with some locations in hong kong and japan and often things that are popular there open here, such as beard papas which has now spread across canada, vancouver is home to the only chewy junior in canada, its a cream puff chain from singapore

we also have the first Laudree here, which seems to do really well

Cream puffs as the next cupcake? Where do I sign up!

[SpongeG]

the location of chewy junior seems odd to me buy its been open a couple years now so must be ok

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[ACT7]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

they already have an asian fanbase with some locations in hong kong and japan and often things that are popular there open here, such as beard papas which has now spread across canada, vancouver is home to the only chewy junior in canada, its a cream puff chain from singapore

we also have the first Laudree here, which seems to do really well

Same idea for Laduree as well - a Vancouverite has the Canadian rights to open stores

[SpongeG]

From digital boards to big, bad Amazon: Things to watch in retail in 2017
E-commerce growth, expansion of luxury and discount brands among the expected retail trends
The Canadian Press Posted: Dec 30, 2016 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Dec 30, 2016 5:00 AM ET

Competition among Canadian retailers continued to heat up this year, with some brands beefing up their physical stores and e-commerce offerings, while new entrants like Saks Fifth Avenue and Uniqlo joined the fray.

Whether it was Saks opening up a Pusateri's food hall in their stores or Hudson's Bay spending more than $60 million to upgrade its Toronto distribution centre with a new robotics system, retailers worked to carve out their place in the cutthroat retail landscape.

But not all retailers have been able to survive, with some like Danier scaling back locations or others like teen clothing chain Aeropostale and jewelry chain Ben Moss closing their doors in Canada for good.

As 2016 nears an end, here are the top retail trends to look forward to in the new year:

Retailers will continue to expand their e-commerce offerings

In 2016, Canadians averaged more than $44 billion in retail sales every month with e-commerce sales accounting for about two per cent, according to Statistics Canada.

Although online sales make up a small proportion of total purchases, retail industry expert Doug Stephens says it's growing at a pace of 15 per cent each year compared with three per cent growth in bricks-and-mortar sales.

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/retail-year-end-1.3896065

[240glt]

It's going to be a rough go for brick & mortar retail over the next few years. Fashion retail is on its death bed and other forms are following suit.

[SignalHillHiker]

The Costco location on Stavanger Drive in the city's east end was the third busiest in the world in 2015.

Yikes.

http://vocm.com/news/no-application-yet-for-costco-move-art-puddister/

[MonctonRad]

And Costco is your favourite store in the world too, isn't it SHH?

The Costco in Moncton is a zoo as well, especially on the weekends when people are beating each other off with sticks trying to get a parking space. Lot's of out of province plates too (NS & PE). I think it says a lot when Charlottetonians will drive nearly two hours to Moncton and suffer the penalty of a nearly $50 bridge toll just to come shop at Costco.

They're thinking of relocating the Moncton Costco too.........

[caltrane74]

The Toronto Jordan Store is under construction at the corner of Yonge and Dundas. Looks like they have installed a net at the entrance. Not sure if you will actually be able to shoot hoops when you go in or as a condition for getting in. Will have to wait until they open up to find out for sure. There will also be an intensive LED display as the contractors here are the same ones that do the Nike/Apple stores in Times Square as well.



Haven't been downtown in a while with the fog and everything its pretty cool. Also Dundas West between Yonge and University is a Madhouse. (Sidewalk rammed with people and the newstreet Japanese restaurants are booming on that street)

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

they already have an asian fanbase with some locations in hong kong and japan and often things that are popular there open here, such as beard papas which has now spread across canada, vancouver is home to the only chewy junior in canada, its a cream puff chain from singapore

we also have the first Laudree here, which seems to do really well

Torontonians are insane for Uncle Testsu and probably others I don't know. Food isn't my thing. I wouldn't read too much into where an international chain opens their first Canadian store.

[Loco101]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

they already have an asian fanbase with some locations in hong kong and japan and often things that are popular there open here, such as beard papas which has now spread across canada, vancouver is home to the only chewy junior in canada, its a cream puff chain from singapore

we also have the first Laudree here, which seems to do really well

Never heard of or have seen a Beard Papas in Ontario or Quebec.

[SpongeG]

and another ones gone - all stores must close by end of April

HMV Canada to shutter stores nationwide after failing to pay off debts

TORONTO – An Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved an application to place HMV Canada Inc. into receivership on Friday.

HUK 10 Ltd., which lent money to the struggling chain, filed the application to the court Thursday.

It claimed HMV owes it nearly $39 million and has received no cash payments since Nov. 2014.

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http://globalnews.ca/news/3211071/hmv-ca...tionwide-after-failing-to-pay-off-debts/

[Loco101]

No surprise there.

I still can't believe that Sunrise Records still has some stores. They actually opened a store 2 or 3 years ago in the Timmins Square shopping centre. But it will be closing very soon. I don't even know why they opened it?!? According to their website there are fewer than 10 stores left.