The Japanese fashion retailer has expanded its Canadian operations outside of the Toronto and Vancouver markets for the first time.
An industry expert explains how the US-based retailer failed to create deep connections and otherwise missed the mark in this country.
An industry expert discusses the challenges that the established Canadian retailer will face as it prepares to make a move into the hyper-competitive US market.
The company continues to innovate as it was ranked No. 1 on the 2019 Growth 500 list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies for a second consecutive year, with five-year revenue growth of 24,182 per cent.
The US retailer was granted creditor protection in Canada as it announces that it will shutter its international operations. Almost 880,000 square feet of space will be vacated in Canada, with three major landlords particularly exposed, and retailers will be hit as the Holiday Season approaches.
An industry expert discusses how the industry is shifting amid changes in consumer preferences and increased competition.
The Vancouver-based company is growing its brand awareness with a direct-to-consumer strategy that could be rolled-out into other markets.