Brand management

From Roots to Canada Goose, Canadian retailers use collaborations to woo customers

Crave Stevia’s All Natural Dark Chocolate recalled over possible non-declared milk

Accor to sell 10.8% stake in Ennismore to Qatari consortium for $195-million

Athena Club is finally bringing their self-aware self-care subscriptions home to Canada

Roots to relaunch retro Beaver Canoe brand this summer

‘Fun and Tasty’ among possible names for McDonald’s Russian successor

McDonald’s to sell Russia business to current licensee

In-store shopping has changed since the pandemic hit. Here’s how retailers are innovating

Gap cuts quarterly sales forecast on challenges at Old Navy; brand head departs

Le Chateau is coming back to the mall with new Suzy Shier concept stores

Loblaw, Frito-Lay resolve high-profile pricing dispute that pulled chips from store shelves

Chanel restricts sales to Russian customers abroad over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Canadian Tire spending $3.4-billion over four years to expand products, bolster operations

New York eyewear institution Moscot expands retail presence with shop in Toronto’s Yorkville

Loblaw recalling PC brand Lemon & Ginger Sicilian Soda due to glass risk

Tim Hortons targets aggressive growth in China even as Ottawa-Beijing relations remain delicate

What’s this year’s hottest gift for a makeup lover?

Canada Goose comes under fire again from Chinese state media, regulators after returns policy sparks furor

Cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp. replacing two top executives after disappointing earnings

Cannabis giants fail to lift sales even after big buying spree

Fashion brands are launching buy-back programs in increasing numbers, but shoppers need to take a closer look

Mejuri made fine jewellery more affordable. Their next challenge: Sustainable baubles

Freshii signs deal to open 20 new franchise restaurants in Texas

Hudson’s Bay sues Quebec retailer alleging trademark infringement of Zellers brand

Comirnaty, SpikeVax, Vaxzevria are the new COVID-19 vaccine names

Gap expands athleisure brand Athleta into Canada in first move outside U.S.

Montreal twins behind the Want retail brand try to take on the likes of Amazon with less-is-more approach

Adidas ends Reebok era with €2.1-billion sale to Authentic Brands

Amazon and Apple are world’s most valuable brands, but China’s are rising: survey

Editor’s Letter: When we polled Canadian executives on the brand they admired most, it wasn’t even close (hint: it rhymes with Shopify)

Gap to sell new home goods line through Walmart’s website under new partnership

Athleisure, grooming products help Harry Rosen weather the pandemic in style

L Brands to spin off Victoria’s Secret into separate public company

What’s in a name? Why feminine-sounding brand names have an advantage in the marketplace

Large cannabis companies are starting to experience growth headwinds because of fickle consumers