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Comsumer Behaviour and Power Retailing

By Brian Lorch

The retail landscape of Canadian cities has been dramatically altered over the past 15 years by the rapid expansion of big box store and power centre developments. ...

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Canada's MegaMarkets

By Jim Simmons and Shizue Kamikihara

This research report provides further evidence of the spatial concentration of the Canadian marketplace - as the country converges into a small number of...

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Power Retail Growth In Canada and the GTA: 2004

By  Dr. Tony Hernandez, Tansel Erguden and Philip Bermingham

The most striking change to the retail structure of Canada over the last fifteen years has been the growth and associated...

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The Changing Pattern of Commercial Specialization: 1991-2001

By Jim Simmons

Over time the Canadian market evolves spatially.  Some cities grow, while others decline.  The sectoral composition of the economy shifts away from the primary sectors and manufacturing...

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Market Thresholds of Major Retail Chains In Canada: 2004

By  Dr. Tony Hernandez, Tansel Erguden and Philip Bermingham

This research letter examines the spatial distribution of major chains across Canada by size of ‘market’. It provides an overview of...

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Aging Consumers: Victoria as Canada's Future

By Jim Simmons

This research letter discusses the long-term implications of the aging population of Canada on commercial activities.  Using the City of Victoria in British Columbia as an example...

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Canada's Leading Retailers: Latest Trends and Strategies 2004

By Ricardo Gomez-Insausti

This report provides insight into the latest trends and strategies of Canada's Top 94 retail corporations.  The research reflects the CSCA's on-going focus on corporate strategy, providing...

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Hot Spots In Canadian Retailing: 2000 - 2001

By Dr. Ken Jones, Tansel Erguden and Philip Bermingham

This report is the fourth in our series of updates that identify and interpret changes in the major concentrations of retail...

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