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Etsy bans animal fur as industry sentiments continue to shift

Etsy is set to ban the sale of all animal fur from August 2026, following a 50-plus-day protest campaign by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT). The global online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods has updated its Animal Products Policy as part of its broader shift in its sustainability pillars and confirmed the changes in a...

Fashion

Vancouver Fashion Week gears up for internationally-charged edition

The autumn/winter 2026 edition of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) is almost here, and with it comes an internationally-fronted schedule bolstered by homegrown talent. Spanning April 8 to 12, VFW is bringing together more than 40 designers from over 10 countries to reflect its “multicultural approach” to fashion week. The decision to maintain a more...

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Pandora opens new distribution centre in Canada

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has opened a new distribution centre in Canada to strengthen its operations in the region, a move aimed at minimising the company’s exposure to US tariffs. The new online distribution centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will handle Pandora’s growing Canadian online business, as the country has emerged as one of...

Fairs

French fair Première Vision returns to Montréal for second edition

Première Vision has announced it will be returning to Montréal for its second edition in the Canadian city. The French fair’s decision to set up base in Montréal again follows on from a successful inaugural edition last year, and builds on wider efforts from event organisers to establish a presence in North America. Première Vision Montréal will...

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Roots begins strategic review, including exploring sale options

Canadian lifestyle brand Roots, which has more than 100 stores across Canada, has announced it is conducting a strategic review to “identify opportunities to maximise value for all shareholders,” including selling the company. Known for its ultra-soft premium fleece loungewear and leather goods, Roots has appointed J.P. Morgan Securities Canada...

Retail

BAPE enters Canada with first store

A Bathing Ape (BAPE) has opened its inaugural store in Canada, marking the brand’s first entry into the region. To celebrate, BAPE is offering a curation of exclusive items designed specifically for the store opening. Located at 1028 Alberni Street in Vancouver, the new location builds on broader North American expansion efforts by the Japanese...

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Roots names Rosie Pouzar as chief commercial officer

Canadian premium outdoor lifestyle brand Roots has named Rosie Pouzar as its chief commercial officer to accelerate its strategy to “unlock new areas of growth”. The appointment expands Pouzar’s responsibilities following her tenure as head of omnichannel growth. Meghan Roach, president and chief executive officer at Roots, said in a statement:...

Fashion

Oakley doubles down on snow as sport-fashion collaborations accelerate ahead of Olympic Winter Games

Oakley is expanding its presence in competitive snow sports at a moment when performance outerwear is enjoying renewed momentum. For the first time in its history, the brand has become the official apparel sponsor of the national freestyle snowboard federations of Canada and Finland, while also equipping New Zealand’s freestyle ski athletes with...

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Quince expands to Canada, marking its debut international push

Direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand Quince has officially launched in Canada, a significant milestone for the label, highlighting its first international market expansion. In addition to launching a dedicated Canadian website, quince.ca, where local customers can now purchase a curated selection of Quince’s best-selling apparel, accessories and...

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Roots reports “strong” Q3 driven by positive consumer demand

Canadian premium outdoor-lifestyle brand Roots has reported sales were up 6.8 percent to 71.5 million Canadian dollars for its third quarter ended November 1, as direct-to-consumer momentum continues. The Q3 growth was driven by direct-to-consumer sales, from its retail stores and e-commerce sales, which were up 4.8 percent to 56.8 million...

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Lululemon unveils Team Canada Olympic and Paralympic uniforms

Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon has unveiled its new athlete kit for Team Canada ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including uniforms for the opening and closing Ceremonies, as well as medal ceremonies, media appearances, travel days and daily life in the athlete village. This marks Lululemon’s third Games...

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Ciele Athletics names new global head of sales

Canadian performance running brand Ciele Athletics has appointed industry veteran Corey Stecker to lead its global sales strategy as it continues to drive international expansion and innovation. Stecker, who has extensive experience in the outdoor and performance apparel industry, having held key roles at brands such as Altra, Smartwool,...