Premium outdoor lifestyle brand, Toronto-based Roots Corp., reports that Rosie Pouzar has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, following her tenure as Head of Omnichannel Growth. “Rosie’s appointment is an important step in advancing our growth strategy,” said Meghan Roach, President, CEO. “She is a highly respected leader with a strong track record of driving performance and exceptional strategic clarity. As Chief Commercial Officer, Rosie will help sharpen our enterprise priorities and accelerate decision-making to unlock new areas of growth.” Prior to joining Roots, Ms. Pouzar held senior leadership roles at Sephora Canada, including Senior Vice President, Retail and COO. (Roots Corp. – www.roots.com)………
Vancouver-based technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company Lululemon announced the upcoming opening of the 100th lululemon store in its Europe, Middle East, and Africa market, marking a milestone in the brand’s international expansion. Across EMEA, lululemon stores are a blend of company- and franchise-operated locations, reflecting the brand’s agile and considered approach to growth. Through its franchise partnership agreement with Arion Retail Group, the 100th lululemon location will open on March 13 in Warsaw in Poland, becoming the first lululemon store in the country. Since the first lululemon store in EMEA opened in London’s Covent Garden in 2014, the company has steadily grown its physical footprint across the region. (Lululemon – www.lululemon.com)………..
Upscale dining brand known for its premium cuts, signature style of service, and unmistakable culinary theatre, New York-based Nusr-Et Steakhouse has announced the next chapter in its global expansion strategy with a new restaurant set to open at The St. Regis Mexico City this Spring. The opening will mark the brand’s first-ever location in Latin America and a major milestone in its continued evolution on the international fine dining stage. In addition to Mexico City, Nusr-Et is preparing for new openings in Ibiza and at The Dubai Mall, further strengthening its footprint across Europe and the Middle East. The globally acclaimed luxury steakhouse brand founded by chef and restaurateur Nusret Gökçe counts over 20 restaurants across three continents. (Nusr-Et Steakhouse – www.nusr-et.com)………..
Centre Eaton de Montréal has opened Les Terrasses – Espace Restos, a new culinary destination in the heart of downtown Montréal. Designed as a tribute to the iconic shopping complex that once stood at 705 St Catherine St. West, Les Terrasses reimagines the concept of communal dining, offering a warm, urban, and accessible experience. Les Terrassas – Espace Restos offers twelve food counters, with the first phase featuring Thai Express, Subway, A&W, Poke Monster, Jugo Juice, Bento Sushi, and Edo Japan. A second phase, opening in Fall 2026, will introduce Hurry Curry, Basha, Shanghai 360, and Grillades Torino. (Centre Eaton de Montreal – www.centreeatondemontreal.com)……….
Ômage Hotel Montréal/Laval launches this week, marking the debut of a brand-new boutique hotel following a ten-month transformation of the former Hilton Laval at 2225 Autoroute des Laurentides. The property now operates under a new identity as part of Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Bonvoy’s collection of independent hotels. Spread across ten floors, the hotel’s 190 rooms have been fully renovated. Among them, 42 extended-stay suites with fully equipped kitchens provide an ideal solution for longer stays, combining functionality, comfort and elegance. Corporate spaces have also been redefined to meet the needs of business clientele. A library, modular meeting rooms and a bright hall create a flexible setting for meetings and events. (Ômage Hotel Montréal/Laval – www.marriott.com)……….
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