Posts Filed Under: retailing

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Historicist: Opening the Eaton Centre

The downtown attraction debuted 40 years ago with pomp and free shoe horns.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Golden Lion

The roar of a Victorian-era retail giant.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 8th, 9:30 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Vincent Price Collection of Fine Art

In the 1960s, the horror icon promoted Canadian artists by selling their work through Sears.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 12th, 11:00 am

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From Eaton’s to Sears to Nordstrom

As Nordstrom announces its move into the Eaton Centre, a look at the history of the mall's northern anchor space.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 15th, 4:15 pm

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Honest Ed’s Building Has Been Sold, But His “Storeys” Live On

A look back at the Bloor and Bathurst retail landmark's colourful, pun-filled history.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 17th, 9:15 am