Reitmans
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In the News
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Reitmans and Simons top Leger retailer survey
The brands created the best in-store (Ontario) and online shopping experiences (Canada) during the pandemic.
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Corner Office Shifts: Endy CEO parts ways with company he co-founded
Plus, Saje appoints new president as Reitmans eliminates one amid restructuring.
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Reitmans files for creditor protection
The already struggling retailer says a planned restructuring will include "optimizing" its bricks-and-mortar footprint.
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Reitmans unsure about its future
The company's financial results show it was in a precarious position before the pandemic started, as J. Crew becomes the first major fashion retailer to succumb to the pressure of shutting down.
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Layoffs hit more sectors, marketing departments
Freshii, Reitmans and Lush are the latest companies to lay off staff in response to store closures and slipping sales.
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President shuffle at Toys ‘R’ Us, Walmart and Reitmans
New leaders will helm the retailers as they face increased competition from online players.
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Why women over 50 should matter to brands
New research from McCann's The Truth About Canadian Women study unveils the 'untapped opportunity' that is women in early retirement.
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Hyba stores set to close
The line will still be sold through Reitmans as the company takes a different approach to grow the accessible activewear brand.
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The Quickfire: Reitmans’ new CMO talks transformation
What keeps Nicolas Gaudreau interested in fashion retail?
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Jonathan Levitt leaves Reitmans
After just over a year, the retailer's brand-spanning CMO has departed.
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CASSIES Silver: Reitmans pitches a younger crowd
With Tank, the brand worked to make its clothing relevant to a new audience.
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Marketers of the Year: Ginette Harnois won’t compromise
How stigma-challenging creative and robust CRM helped Penningtons empower its plus-size customer through fashion.
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Penningtons brings AR in store
The retailer boosts engagement ahead of Black Friday with a "Mystery Quest" app.
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Reitmans returns to denim
The retailer brings back Meghan Markle for a new fall campaign that's all about the right pair of jeans.
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The right man for Reitmans
The retailer's new CMO Jonathan Levitt on data, his media background and what's next for retail.
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Check it out: Plus size, minus the stereotypes
Two Reitmans-owned retailers launch campaigns aimed at positioning themselves as democratic fashion choices.
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Thyme Maternity’s understanding campaign
The niche retailer's new ads position it as an expert on the ups and downs of pregnancy.
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Reitmans names new CMO
Jonathan Levitt joins the company, which has also named a new president for its Reitmans banner.
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Reitmans works it with Willow & Thread
The retailer uses real women entrepreneurs to help push its workwear line.
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Penningtons’ new attitude
The plus-size clothing retailer repositions to be an advocate for size acceptance.
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Female empowerment (finally) comes of age
Brands move from tear-jerker creative to sassier ads that celebrate ditching insecurities.
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Rejuvenating Reitmans
How the mid-priced retailer is staying in the game by asking a new generation to reconsider the brand.
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RW&Co. puts on a (stylish) game face
The retailer teams up with P.K. Subban and his family to score on its suit line.
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Tank wins Reitmans
The agency will lead creative and strategy as the retailer looks to rejuvenate its brand with a new national spokesperson.
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RW&Co. suits up
Hoping to fill a gap in the mid-range fashion world, the retailer turns its attention to workwear.
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Uniqlo comes to Canada
News of the fast-fashion retailer's Canadian entrance comes on the heels of closures of a number of similarly-priced competitors.
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Smart Set to close
After a failed rebranding effort, the Reitmans-owned retailer will shutter its doors over the next year and a half.
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Reitmans finds its muse
With PR events in Toronto and Montreal, the brand is launching its new collection by model Eve Salvail.
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MAOY Gold: OMD grows for Gold
The agency takes the top media award for work for Subaru, McDonald's and Lay's.
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Ikea and Reitmans tone down the funny
What happens when brands known for their comedic approach get serious? We ask industry pundits to weigh in on these changes of direction.
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Reitmans shows that beauty is easy
The retailer is rebranding with a younger, more fashion-forward look and marketing campaign that is without its long-time spokesmen giving fashion advice.
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Reitmans helps deal with fashion nightmares
The clothing retailer's spokesmen Armand and Albert are back in the latest campaign that shows what their dreams are made of.