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
H. M. The King's Medal H. M. The King's Medal H. M. (His Majesty) The King's Medal (), earlier known as the Court Medal (), is a Swedish honour that may be bestowed upon Swedish citizens. The medal was created in 1814 and is awarded in different sizes in gold and silver with chain or ribbon. This medal is not awarded in classes but in sizes based on the Berch's Scale. The 12th size is the largest and is worn around the neck on a chain or ribbon. The 8th and 5th size are worn from the left breast suspended by a ribbon, after the