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Toronto-Based Japanese Variety Stores

Oomomo Opens a Canadian Store Location in North York

— December 7, 2018 — Business
Oomomo is a large Japanese variety store and it prepares to open its very first location in North York, Toronto. The retailer prepares to expand across Canada, with a previous opening in Edmonton and the next launch planned in Ontario. The newest space takes up 13,000 square feet and features adorable Japanese trinkets including snacks, ceramics, beauty supplies, organizers, stationery, cleaning supplies, kitchenware, and more.

Oomomo is celebrating the launch of its North York location this month as the grand opening event will feature promotional elements to entice consumers. This includes $1 deals, mix and match offers, and lucky draws for gift card vouchers. The latest Oomomo retail space is set to open its doors on December 8th.
Trend Themes
1. Japanese Variety Stores - Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating online shopping options and engaging with social media influencers to reach a wider audience.
2. Expansion Across Canada - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in developing mobile apps for seamless shopping experiences and implementing automated checkout systems.
3. Promotional Events and Offers - Disruptive innovation opportunities include using virtual reality technology to create immersive shopping experiences and leveraging augmented reality to offer personalized promotions to customers.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in implementing cashierless payment systems and using data analytics to personalize the shopping experience.
2. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunities include using artificial intelligence to recommend personalized product suggestions and implementing virtual try-on technologies.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in leveraging social media platforms and influencers for targeted advertising campaigns and using geolocation technology to deliver location-based promotions.
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