There seems to be a steady stream of US retailers setting up shop. In 2011 we saw J Crew and Express. This year we will have Marshalls, Intermix and Tory Birch. The opportunity is significant if they snag a decent location and price themselves reasonably well. Sales per foot at shopping malls in Canada are 50% higher than the US, and we have far less retail footage. Screams with potential.
Sadly, there is a short list of fashion-fabulous Canadian retailers who pose a meaningful threat to these US entrants. Message to Canadian retailers, get your act together and give us a reason to stay loyal!
Hi Lara,
ReplyDeleteYou made my day with your news of Ann Taylor and the Loft coming to Canada. Discovering the stores few years back on a trip to Portland,I was horribly disappointed to know that they didn't ship to Canada. I just picked up a bag-ful of treats from Loft in Spokane!
I will definitely be checking out your site on a regular basis!
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Hi Gail,
ReplyDeleteGlad you are delighted with the news, initially they will only be in Toronto, but I'll keep you posted.
Wow - I am so excited with this news as I was bemoaning the fact that there were no Ann Taylor stores in Canada. Ann Taylor is one of my favorite stores - especially for their petite sizing, fit and selection. I can hardly wait! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of Ann Taylor and the Loft, too bad I'm no longer living in Canada.
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a piece on my trip to Portland (and Loft!). I'm wondering if I could include a link to your site? What do you think?
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