Press Releases

October 2022

Sephora to Open Retail Store at Shoppers Mall

Brandon, MB – Shoppers Mall is happy to announce that Sephora will be opening a 5,000 square foot retail store at our centre soon. Their new store will be located in front of Bell MTS.

Sephora features its own SEPHORA COLLECTION line of products, as well as more than 340 beauty brands, including Tatcha, Olaplex, Briogeo, Rare Beauty, and Maison Margiela.

The retailer’s on-site beauty advisors will guide clients through a broad assortment of makeup, skin care, hair care and fragrances at every price point. This is the fourth Sephora location to open in Manitoba, and the first to be located outside of Winnipeg. 

Keep an eye out on our social media for their grand opening date.

December 2019

"Coppers Shoppers" Returning For A Second Year

Coppers Shoppers is a program that pairs local police officers with community Youth for a fun day of holiday shopping. The program is being held in Brandon for a second year through the partnership of Brandon Crime Stoppers, Brandon Police Association, Brandon Police Service, Shoppers Mall and many other Community Sponsors.

During Coppers Shoppers, 20 Youth from the Brandon Community between the ages of 12 to 15 will receive a $200 Shoppers Mall Gift Card to purchase Christmas gifts for their family and friends. A member of the Brandon Police Service will accompany the Youth on their shopping trip to assist with selecting the perfect items, carrying the parcels and providing enjoyable company. When the shopping is complete, a Gift Wrap and Christmas Card station will be available to wrap up and address all the purchases made. This year’s Coppers Shoppers event will take place on December 7, 2019 at Shoppers Mall from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.

“The Copper Shoppers event last year had such positive impact on not only the youth, but also the officers,” Says Brandon Police Sergeant Kirby Sararas. “Our members requested to participate again, are thrilled to have another opportunity at this event.”

“Brandon Crime Stoppers is excited to continue their involvement with Coppers Shoppers, as it is an initiative that will have a positive influence on the Youth in our Community, plus bring much excitement on Christmas morning to the loved ones who the participating Youth purchase and wrap gifts for during the event,” adds Rick Thomson, Brandon Crime Stoppers Board Chair.

The program is intended to capture the essence of the Christmas season and provide Youth in our community with a time of mentorship. Youth participants were selected based on their academic achievements, along with school involvement and recommendation.

In addition to the $200 Shoppers Mall Gift Card sponsored by Brandon Crime Stoppers and the Brandon Police Association, each Youth will receive a Winter coat sponsored by Sport Chek, a pair of jeans sponsored by Bootlegger and a swag bag filled items from the following local businesses and organizations:

  • Brandon Wheat Kings
  • Brandon University Bobcats
  • Cherry Hill Photo
  • DAVIDsTEA
  • Domino’s Pizza
  • East Side Mario’s
  • Fun n’ Games HQ
  • Giant Tiger
  • Guild Insurance
  • Hair Today Mall Barbers
  • Landmark Cinemas
  • Manitoba Public Insurance
  • Mother’s Against Drunk Driving
  • Swiss Chalet
  • Patersons LLP
  • Smitty’s Restaurant
  • The Body Shop
  • Tim Hortons
  • Telus
  • Xplore Mobile

After the shopping and gift wrapping is complete, the hungry Youth will sit down with the Brandon Police Service members to enjoy a delicious soup and sandwich lunch provide by Tim Hortons. The meal is a perfect way to wrap up a memorable and festive morning.

“It is astounding to see the increasing number of local businesses that have decided to support Coppers Shoppers” says Darren Creighton, Brandon Police Association President. “Brandon is a great community and the growing number of supporters demonstrates how the business community is willing to come together for the greater good of others.”

“We are delighted to once again support this great community event with our partners at Brandon Crime Stoppers and the Brandon Police,” said Candace McKenzie, Shoppers Mall Marketing Director “Our Stores and Services is very much looking forward to the fun and excitement of the Coppers Shoppers event this weekend.”

For more information, contact:
Kirby Saras, Brandon Police Sergeant, 204-729-2373
Rick Thomson, Brandon Crime Stoppers – Board Chair, 204-721-1704
Candace McKenzie, Shoppers Mall – Marketing Director, 204-571-4532

October 2019

Exceptional Risk Management Makes Morguard one of Canada's Safest Employers for Sixth Consecutive Year

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Morguard is pleased to announce its recognition by Canadian Occupational Safety, a Thomson Reuters Awards Program, as one of Canada's Safest Employers for the sixth consecutive year. The award acknowledges Morguard's outstanding commitment to occupational health and safety, a business imperative that Morguard continuously works to embed into its organizational culture.

"Morguard recognizes the importance of leading a robust occupational health and safety program to ensure our business, employees, tenants, vendors and partners realize the benefits  of our safety culture," said K. Rai Sahi, Chairman and CEO, Morguard Corporation. "We embrace occupational health and safety as an opportunity to invest in the company and the wellbeing of all stakeholders in our communities."

What makes Morguard an OH&S Leader?

With the alignment and engagement of senior leaders, managers and employees across the organization, Morguard empowers all employees to be accountable for contributing to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system and providing feedback on how to improve it. Every year, the organization invests in educational programs and tools designed to keep people safe in Morguard's owned and managed shopping centres, office buildings, industrial properties, hotels and apartments.

Morguard's unique approach to developing processes in-house is integral to the success of the company's OHS strategy. The system focuses on a collaborative culture where employees share the responsibility for each other's safety and welfare as a whole. This is realized by:      

  • Improving systems and processes already in place, and providing ongoing employee training to realize goals
  • Maintaining ongoing communication across the entire organization about occupational health and safety
  • Preparing and improving robust response plans for all properties in the event of an emergency
  • Developing programs to allow a greater level of control and customization by stakeholder and to create clear lines of responsibility
  • Encouraging active employee and tenant participation through inclusive program planning, implementation and measurement
  • Identifying potential hazards and working collaboratively on solutions and risk mitigation
  • Monitoring and communicating closely with all employees to make sure they are doing everything they can to mitigate risk
  • Providing online resources and training tools for all employees and managers

What benefits does Morguard realize from OH&S?

This approach to risk management in occupational health and safety is key to maintaining a productive workforce, managing liability for property owners, and upholding a reputation as a landlord of choice. Keeping safety at the forefront of all initiatives is what continues to make Morguard a top performer and one of Canada's safest employers year after year.

Read the case study here.

About Canada's Safest Employers Award
The Thomson Reuters Awards program recognizes Canadian organizations for outstanding performance in workplace health and safety. The Awards submissions were reviewed by an expert judging panel followed by an employee safety perception survey. Judging criteria was based on Leadership and Management Support, Employee Engagement, Communication, Innovation and Injury Statistics.

About Morguard 
Morguard Corporation (TSX: MRC) is a major North American real estate company. It has extensive retail, office, industrial, multi–suite residential, and hotel holdings owned directly, or through its investment in Morguard REIT (TSX: MRT.UN), Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX: MRG.UN) and Temple Hotels Inc. (TSX:TPH). Morguard also provides real estate management services to institutional and other investors. Morguard's owned and managed portfolio of assets is valued at $21.7 billion. Please visit www.morguard.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

SOURCE Morguard Corporation

 K. Rai Sahi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 905-281-3800; Pamela McLean, Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, 905-281-3800; or email corporatemarketing@morguard.com

September 2019

SHOPPERS MALL JOINS FORCES WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS FOR FOURTH YEAR TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER GIRLS THROUGH BeYou

2019 BeYou National Ambassadors include:
 Sarah Reynolds @thebirdspapaya, Body Positivity Blogger as seen on the cover of Chatelaine
 Tiera Skovbye, Actress on Riverdale, Nurses and Once Upon a Time
 Kaitlyn Weaver, Canadian Ice Dancer and Battle of the Blades Star
 Madison MacGregor, Disney and Family Channel Star
 Victoria Anthony, P!nk Endorsed YouTube Star and “Because I’m a Girl” artist

BRANDON, MANITOBA – SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 – For the fourth year in a row, Morguard owned and managed Shoppers Mall proudly joins forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) to celebrate the uniqueness of every girl across Canada with a national BeYou campaign from September 16-22, 2019, with a FREE event at Shoppers Mall. This year’s campaign will include an exciting line-up of National Ambassadors who support the BeYou message and believe in the power of raising up young girls.

“As a mother of teen girls and a voice in the female body positivity space, I am so proud to be part of the 2019 BeYou campaign to help create awareness and do my part to rise up our young girls so they feel confident to achieve their goals.” says Sarah Reynolds of @thebirdspapaya. Families who are not able to attend a live event are encouraged to visit the robust resource page at www.beyougirl.ca, which is filled with helpful and inspiring information, content and connections to help young girls build confidence and believe in themselves.

“Shoppers Mall is very proud to bring back the BeYou campaign once again in hopes of reaching out to even more young girls In Brandon with this inspiring message. We are excited to be offering an event that will bring girls together to celebrate their individuality as well as connecting these girls to powerful resources that will support them in reaching their dreams,” says Candace McKenzie, Marketing Director.

Imagine a society where girls grow up with endless self-confidence, self-esteem and pride in celebrating their diversity and individuality. This is a world that Morguard believes in, and wants girls and women of all ages to believe in for themselves. With a majority of their shoppers being female, Morguard wanted to send an inspiring message to young women to make them feel empowered - that’s how BeYou was born. Morguard’s collaboration with BBBS allows the campaign to impact women directly through specialized programming and mentorship, and strengthen ties in the community for lasting impact. The 2019 BeYou program will feature FREE interactive activations and events at 19 Morguard malls across the country, including Shoppers Mall, with empowering programs designed to help increase self-esteem, personal growth and self-worth in young women.

Visit www.beyougirl.ca for more information, details on the 19 participating Morguard properties and local event schedules and registration.

BeYou AMBASSADORS
This year’s National Ambassadors are a diverse group of strong female role models whose individual platforms promote self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth through their personal stories about overcoming challenges in today’s world. From sports, social, television and music, these Ambassadors will be making special appearances and spreading the word about the BeYou events taking place across the country and how families can get involved.

About BeYou National Ambassadors:

Contact emily@shinepr.ca for ambassador interview requests and quotes.

Singer/Songwriter Tara Shannon Creates BeYou song remix
For the third year in a row, award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter Tara Shannon is the creative source behind the BeYou anthem. The song can be downloaded for $0.99 on all digital platforms. All proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada.

SHOPPERS MALL BEYOU EVENTS
Art on Sneakers – Sneaker Design
September 20 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm | KIA COURT

Building on the 2018 BeYou MARTK’D program with Dion Walcott, this year all 19 malls will be hosting an Art on Sneakers event. Ardene will be providing 600 pairs of sneakers for a design competition. Participants will have 1-hour to design their BeYou inspired sneakers. Winner of the best sneaker design in each centre will be awarded a $100 gift card and featured throughout the BeYou website where a national public vote will take place. The grand prize winner will receive a $500 shopping spree courtesy of Morguard. Visit the events page at www.beyougirl.ca for more information.

Space for participants to design a sneaker at Shoppers Mall is limited and pre-registration at Guest Services in-person or by calling 204-728-3255 is recommended. Three 1-hour design times are available: 6-7pm, 7-8pm, 8-9pm. Participants who have not pre-registered will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. One shoe and markers will be provided per participant. DJ entertainment, BeYou swag and refreshments from DAVIDsTEA and Tim Hortons will also be available. Ardene will be hosting an accessory showcase where event attendees can mix, match and try on products from the store. All are welcome to participate in the sneaker design & event fun!

BBBS of Brandon will also attend the Art on Sneakers event to share information about their local programs and volunteer opportunities. Provide BBBS of Brandon with a $5 donation and receive a tote bag in return. Inside the tote bag is a surprise Shoppers Mall Gift Card valued from $5 to $100. The quantity of tote bags is limited.

Art on Sneakers – Voting
September 21 | 9:30am to 9:00pm | KIA COURT

All designed sneakers will be on display for viewing. A number will be assigned to each sneaker and shoppers are encouraged to take a moment to vote for their favorite design using the corresponding number. One lucky voter will be randomly drawn to receive a $100 Shoppers Mall Gift Card.

STAY CONNECTED
Website: beyougirl.ca                           Instagram: @BeyougirlCA
Facebook: @BeyougirlCA                    Twitter: @BeyougirlCA
Official hashtag: #beyougirl

CHARITY PARTNER: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. Big Brothers Big Sisters run an ongoing group mentoring program in almost all of Morguard’s markets across the country. Go Girls!, for girls aged 12-14, focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem.

According to Big Brothers Big Sisters, there are thousands of Little Sisters on wait lists for a Big Sister. This means that young Canadian females need, and want, a mentor. Morguard operates optimally located properties in communities across Canada that serve as a principle meeting place for young Canadian females. Their focus on females is inspired by the “ripple effect”: research shows when women’s equality is improved, economic and social conditions are improved for everyone. Since women account for slightly more than half of Canada’s population, empowering women means making the most of their talent by giving girls the support they need. BeYou is an intelligent investment for Canada’s future.

ABOUT MORGUARD
Morguard Corporation is a major North American real estate and property management company. It has extensive retail, office, industrial, hotel and residential holdings owned directly and through its investment in Morguard REIT and Morguard North American Residential REIT. Morguard also provides real estate management services to institutional and other investors. Morguard's owned and managed portfolio of assets is valued at $21.7 billion. Visit www.morguard.com.

CONTACT
For additional information and/or interview requests, please contact:
Ashley Hamm | Marketing Manager | Shoppers Mall
D 204-571-4532 | T 204-728-3255 | ahamm@morguard.com