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Retail Asia14/12/2016

Japanese lifestyle clothing and accessories brand Muji Canada is expected to expand to Vancouver next year. Known for its minimalist approach, Muji already has three stores in Toronto. It has about 300 stores outside Japan. Vancouver’s retail sector continues to outperform other Canadian markets with annual sales-per-square-foot at more than C$1000 (US$762). Toronto is second […]

Retail Asia04/10/2016

After the Japanese apparel retailer decided to open its first shop in Canada, Uniqlo Canada COO Yasuhiro Hayashi visited Toronto every month for nearly a year. During each visit he would spend the week taking notes on what people were wearing. “I didn’t expect that everyone was so unique and multicultural,” says Hayashi, who previously […]

Retail Asia11/07/2016

Japanese lifestyle retailer Uniqlo Canada is close to opening its first two stores, in Toronto. Uniqlo Canada COO Yasuhiro Hayashi says the autumn collection to feature at the stores has special technology to provide warmth in Canada’s icy winter. The brand’s Heattech innerwear features moisture-wicking fabric that retains heat, and also has anti-odour properties. Women’s […]

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