Peter Simons is the CEO of La Maison Simons. Simons is based in Canada. Simons was born in 1964 in Quebec City and educated at Carleton University and University of Western Ontario.
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Dec 8 · via thewalrus.caOpinion: Retailer Simons returns from the brink of bankruptcy to resume expansion to Halifax
May 31 · via The Globe and MailSomeone other than a Simons readies to lead Canada's oldest private firm through pandemic's aftermath
Mar 25 · via Financial PostInterview with La Maison Simons' New CEO Bernard Leblanc on the Future of the Iconic Retailer
Mar 22 · via retail-insider.com
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Peter Simons stepping down as president and CEO of La Maison Simons in March 2022, marking a significant leadership transition for Canada's oldest private company as it brought in its first family outsider to lead the retailer. The headlines document Simons' departure following the company's recovery from near-bankruptcy, with coverage examining both the succession to new CEO Bernard Leblanc and the retailer's subsequent expansion plans, including moves into Halifax.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 29, 1964 · Quebec City
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Education
- Carleton University, University of Western Ontario
- Awards
- honorary doctorate at the Laval University, Knight of the National Order of Quebec, Member of the Order of Canada
Our coverage
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In the News
- thewalrus.ca·
Is Simons Canada’s Next Great Department Store?
- The Globe and Mail·
Opinion: Retailer Simons returns from the brink of bankruptcy to resume expansion to Halifax
- Financial Post·
Someone other than a Simons readies to lead Canada's oldest private firm through pandemic's aftermath
- retail-insider.com·
Interview with La Maison Simons' New CEO Bernard Leblanc on the Future of the Iconic Retailer
- The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph·
Peter Simons steps back from helm of family company
- PR Newswire Canada·
THE NEXT STEP FOR SIMONS
- Montreal Gazette·
Peter Simons steps down as CEO of fashion retailer; successor is first family outsider in 182-year history
- CBC·
Peter Simons steps down as president, CEO of Quebec-based store chain
- BeautyMatter·
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- Energi Media·
Simons opens first net-zero major retail store in Quebec City
- BetaKit·
Startup Canada Podcast: The Future of Fashion with Peter Simons
- nuvomagazine.com·
La Maison Simons
Peter Simons: FAQ
- What company does Peter Simons lead?
- Peter Simons is CEO of La Maison Simons.
- Where was Peter Simons educated?
- Peter Simons studied at Carleton University, University of Western Ontario.