retailers
Big Tobacco and mini marts take on the pot bill
At hearings in Ottawa, some heated words over how the government should handle the packaging and branding of pot
Why Canada’s fetish for big U.S. brands is fading
The arrival of the Cheesecake Factory in Canada saw none of the hype once afforded to U.S. chains that entered the country
What happens when shopping’s sense of plenty turns out to be fake?
Lessons from Bed, Bath & Beyond’s ‘towel-gate’
Tiny shops and boutiques get an online lifeline
Small retailers at risk of getting crushed by Internet giants like Amazon turn to a Canadian start-up
Waiting for Target: Canadian retailers retrench
Retail companies brace for the U.S. juggernaut to set up shop north of the border
Going Green for selfish reasons
Big retail is suddenly hugging trees. Partly to look good, but also to save piles of cash.
Who is right?
According to reports, the private equity firm that owns U.S. retailer Lord & Taylor is in talks to snap up Hudson’s Bay. At the same time, Bath & Body Works has announced plans to open six Canadian stores this fall. Which basically means two large American retailers are planning to set up shop here at a time when Canadian consumers have lost all confidence in their ability to keep on shopping. Either executives at the two retailers are seriously misjudging the resilience of Canada’s economy, or Canadian consumers are overly pessimistic. Which is it?