Failing US Retailers In The Canada Market: Retail Expert, Explains Why

In recent years, we have seen several high profile U.S. retailers have abandoned the Canadian market, including Nordstrom and Target. These retailers are not only having trouble in Canada; they are also having trouble in the US. This is an international issue, not just one that affects Canada.

Nordstrom   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nordstrom Beauty (@nordstrombeauty) The well-known American retailer Nordstrom announced in 2014 that it would be coming into Canada. With high intentions for its Canadian foray, Nordstrom had already launched stores successfully in Mexico and the United Kingdom.

They opened five locations in short succession in Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto. These shops were praised for their upscale appearance and atmosphere, as well as the wide variety of upscale goods they offered.

They invested a lot of money into building a Canadian e-commerce platform and developed new outlets in Halifax and Mississauga. ” Canadians prefer to buy in-person rather than online, with e-commerce only representing about 4.5% of total retail sales in Canada compared to the U.S. where online shopping is more prevalent…