Founded by Mel Lastman, former may or Toronto, the furniture chain with a unique history is growing despite challenges in the Canadian retail industry.
The B.C.-based clothing company specializes in trendy, gender-neutral clothes for kids and their parents, which is looking to expand into retailers across the country.
A survey by Lightspeed found that while e-commerce continues to grow, Canadians still frequent brick-and-mortar retailers for several reasons.
The man behind Ink Entertainment partnered with cannabis industry pioneer Basem Hanna on brands committed to social causes, including one geared towards women.
The value-priced company is the latest international retailer to expand into Canada by opening stores, and it could add considerable competition to an already crowded market.
The Montreal-based company aims to change the way apparel is manufactured after creating an innovative fabric made entirely from plastic waste.
Canada will see more standalone luxury stores as major brands see the market as being desirable for expansion.