International consumer confidence increased in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to The Conference Board Global Consumer Confidence Survey, with North America being among the most optimistic world regions.
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted a double digit company comparable sales advance in December.
Hudson’s Bay has named Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy of Schitt’s Creek fame as its celebrity representatives for its new holiday campaign.
Instacart and Costco have partnered to launch same-day delivery from 76 Costco warehouses across Canada. Instacart’s national partnership with Costco in Canada comes on the heels of a nationwide partnership with Costco in the U.S.
Galanz Canada, a division of Galanz Group, is introducing its line of multifunctional cooking appliances, including the SpeedWave and ToastWave, to the Canadian market.
After months of speculation about its ability to continue operating, Pier 1 Imports has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it pursues a sale of the business. The company also said it would complete the previously announced closure of up to 450 store locations in the process, which includes the closure of all its stores in Canada.
Anthony Hurst has been appointed president, Lowe’s Canada, pending work authorization which is expected in February. He will report to president and CEO Marvin Ellison and will be based in Boucherville, Quebec.
Amazon is planning a new fulfillment center in Scarborough, in the city of Toronto.
Walmart Canada has appointed Horacio Barbeito as its president and CEO, effective in October pending work authorization.
The reconstitution of the Lowe’s Cos. continues under recently appointed chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison as the company announced it would close 51 underperforming operations in the United States and Canada.
Saks Fifth Avenue is opening its third Canadian location in Calgary, Alberta.
Williams-Sonoma has launched four new e-commerce sites for Canadian consumers.
Restoration Hardware has opened its new gallery format in Toronto, featuring what it said is a blending of retail, home and hospitality concepts.
Toronto-based furniture and home accessories manufacturer The FHE Group has been named one of Canada’s fastest growing companies in the 29th annual Profit 500.
Nordstrom has opened its new CF Sherway Gardens store in Toronto, the company’s third location in the city.
Wayfair has partnered with an all-new HGTV Canada series, “Sarah Off the Grid,” one that will include placing Wayfair furniture on set and up for sale.
Sears Canada has set final plans and specific dates for the closing of nine Sears Home Stores in Canada.
Lamps Plus has expanded operations into Canada with the launch of LampsPlus.ca. The new site has been optimized for e-commerce via desktop, tablet and mobile and was specifically designed to provide a localized experience in the country.
After recently reporting another deep loss in its first quarter, troubled Sears Canada has filed for bankruptcy protection and is closing some stores and reducing its workforce as it attempts to restructure.
Douglas Quikut has expanded its Ginsu brand’s sales focus to include Canada and the Caribbean. The company is partnering with PremStar Inc. on sales in those regions.