Amazon To Add Toronto Fulfillment Center
Amazon is planning a new fulfillment center in Scarborough, in the city of Toronto.
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Walmart Names Barbeito Canada Division CEO
Walmart Canada has appointed Horacio Barbeito as its president and CEO, effective in October pending work authorization.
Lowe’s Closing 51 North American Locations
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 Opens Calgary Location
Saks Fifth Avenue is opening its third Canadian location in Calgary, Alberta.
Williams-Sonoma Launches E-Commerce Sites In Canada
Williams-Sonoma has launched four new e-commerce sites for Canadian consumers.
Restoration Hardware Debuts New Gallery In Toronto
Restoration Hardware has opened its new gallery format in Toronto, featuring what it said is a blending of retail, home and hospitality concepts.
The FHE Group Named To Canada’s Profit 500 List
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 Debuts Toronto Location
Nordstrom has opened its new CF Sherway Gardens store in Toronto, the company’s third location in the city.
Wayfair Canada Teams With HGTV Design Series
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 Closing Nine Home Stores
Sears Canada has set final plans and specific dates for the closing of nine Sears Home Stores in Canada.
Lamps Plus Rolls Out Canadian Site
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.
Sears Canada Files For Bankruptcy
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 Expands Ginsu Brand Sales Focus
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.
Sears Canada Launches Off-Price Format, New Private Label Strategy
Sears Canada has launched a major repositioning of its business with a new off-price operation and a new approach to private label.
Walmart: Momentum, Investments Will Drive Results
As part of its 2016 investment community meeting, Wal-Mart Stores said it plans to outline the company’s strategic framework to its omnichannel strategy, which includes continued investment in digital products and integration of Jet.com into more comprehensive Internet operations.
Saks Off 5th Readies Vancouver Debut
Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th will open its first Vancouver location, a 32,687-square-foot store operating in the Tsawwassen Mills retail center.
Hudson’s Bay Plans Flagship Saks Store In Montreal
As it expands the banner in Canada, Hudson’s Bay Co. will open its first Quebec Saks Fifth Avenue location in Montreal, with plans calling for a fall 2018 debut.
Dalcourt To Lead Miele Canadian Subsidiary
Miele has appointed Yves Dalcourt as president of its Canada division. Dalcourt will succeed Jan Heck, who will move on…
Walmart Shakes Up International Leadership
Walmart has made several senior leadership changes to its international divisions, including the United Kingdom, China and Canada. In the…
Nespresso Adds Breville As U.S., Canadian Distributor
Nespresso is expanding its United States and Canadian distribution model through a partnership with appliance manufacturer Breville. According to Nespresso,…