Scotiabank mulls robo-adviser and international expansion for Tangerine Scotiabank may bring Tangerine international with the introduction of a robo-advisory service. Brandon Porter (CEO of Scotiabank) would like to expand the digitals bank by offering more wealth management capabilities. As well, Scotiabank are considering which international markets Tangerine could launch. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/scotiabank-mulls-robo-adviser-and-international-expansion-for-tangerine/article31986499/ Loblaw shows how every company is becoming a software company Galen G. Weston hopes to lobby regulators to allow pharmacists to offer nutritional counseling, to give inoculations and even to write prescriptions. Additionally, he say’s a combination of health, wellness and nutrition is the …show more content…
Unlike Target, Nordstrom will bring its best brands, legendary service, and experienced employees to Canada. Well, investing in premium real estate. http://www.businessinsider.com/nordstrom-toronto-canada-target-2016-9 Chip Wilson’s casual apparel chain Kit and Ace hit by more layoffs Ex-Lululemon exec Chip Wilson’s apparel chain ‘Kit and Ace’ (2014) has now laid off nearly 20% of it’s head office staff. The report comes after speculation that the brand had tried to grow to quickly. Currently the brand operates about 60 locations in Canada, the U.S., Australia, Britain and Japan, with plans for 95 additional locations in the U.S by 2019. http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/chip-wilsons-casual-apparel-chain-kit-and-ace-hit-by-more-layoffs Sporting Life signals its foray into Western Canada with grand opening of first Calgary store Sporting Life is set to begin its western expansion this October. The fashion retailer will open its first Calgary store at Southcentre Mall on October