Jacob (clothing retailer) attributed its woes were pinned on entries by international retailers into the Canadian market, including H&M and Zara, it was also negatively impacted by "surgical shopping", a gap in the retail market increased during the recession, pushing purchasers to high end or value products, as opposed to middle market. Gap and Sears Canada were cited as casualties. The general manager of Yorkdale Shopping Centre forced the company to close its location in the mall, apparently struggling, in order to allow an outlet of American retailer J. Crew to open. On May 6, 2014 the retailer declared bankruptcy; the company would
Off the Wall (clothing retailer) Off the Wall (clothing retailer) Off The Wall, founded in 1984 and closed in early 2011, is a former Canadian retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for active young women. Off the Wall provided a wide variety of brands and styles all in one place. They carried brands such as, Adidas, Bench, Billabong, Converse, Guess, Hurley, Keds, Rocket Dog, Mavi, Puma, Roxy, Zoo York, Silver Jeans, Domino Jeans, BB Dakota, WeSC, Burton, DC, Element, Steve Madden, Toms Shoes, Matix, Bula, MOTO, and their own clothing line; Song, Song Luxury, and Song Denim. Off The Wall clothing operated 16 locations