Credit: retailcouncil.org Ontario January 2021 total retail sales decreased by -27.69% from December levels. Although monthly core retail also decreased, by -32.32%, core retail was nevertheless up +.72% year over year, with total retail also rising year over year, but dropped, at -7.00% over January 2020. As has generally been the case, building materials, food […]
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Pop-Up Retail in Canada Grows Significantly Amid COVID-19
The pandemic crisis has created a golden opportunity for pop-up retail across Canada to enter the marketplace in a unique way. Photo Credit: PopupGo Michael Kehoe, a retail specialist with Fairfield Commercial Real Estate in Calgary, said these are the golden days of pop-up retail stores and restaurants in Canada. “Rising consumer real estate vacancy […]
Continue readingWhy Did Pop-Ups Gain New Popularity?
We left behind a tough year for many industries, especially for retail and hospitality. The challenge continues: some stores are still closed or have severe limitations. People are encouraged to stay at home, while some have fled the cities. Brands cannot interact with the customers traditionally; alternative channels need to be investigated. Which is why […]
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