Parent company: Year of Ours, LLC
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YEAR OF OURS is a US-based activewear brand and manufacturer with a primary economic footprint outside of Canada. The True North score indicates low domestic retention, as capital, control, and manufacturing operations are likely anchored in the United States. Economic flow remains largely international.
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True North: 90/100 Holt Renfrew retains a high True North score as a domestically owned and headquartered luxury retailer. While its inventory is primarily comprised of international luxury goods, the ownership, strategic control, and operational payroll remain focused within Canada. Vector breakdown:
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$100
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Free prepaid return label or free drop-off • Window: 30 days • Returns to: Canada
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30d |
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 30 days • Refund: Original Payment
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30d |
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
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Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its deep historical roots and its founding location in Quebec City. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Deep Heritage Anchoring
“Since 1837”
Brand Identity
Local Place Anchoring
“Quebec City”
Brand Identity
Generic National Framing
“Canada's luxury fashion and lifestyle retailer”
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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True North: 90/100 Simons demonstrates a high level of economic retention with a strong True North score. As a Canadian-owned and operated retailer, profits and strategic control remain within the domestic economy. The score is bolstered by a substantial physical presence and localized management structures. Vector breakdown:
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$75
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Free prepaid return label or free drop-off • Window: 30 days • Returns to: Canada
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30d |
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 30 days • Refund: Original Payment
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30d |
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
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Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its multi-generational family ownership and deep 19th-century roots in Quebec City. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Deep heritage references (50+ years)
“Founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City”
Brand Identity
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Details: 95/100
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True North: 90/100 Sporting Life demonstrates high economic retention for Canada through domestic ownership and centralized strategic control. Its large operational footprint supports significant domestic employment. The True North score is primarily driven by its status as a Canadian-owned and operated retail entity. Vector breakdown:
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$99
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Customer pays return shipping • Window: 30 days • Returns to: Canada
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30d |
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 30 days • Refund: Original Payment
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30d |
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
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Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its national ownership, heritage roots in Toronto, and iconic maple leaf symbolism. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Details: 90/100
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True North: 10/100 Saks Fifth Avenue maintains a physical retail presence in Canada, supporting domestic employment at the store level. However, the True North score reflects that ultimate capital ownership and strategic control reside with foreign interests. Most economic value beyond local payroll and rent flows out of the Canadian economy. Vector breakdown:
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$100
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Customer pays return shipping • Window: 30 days • Returns to: USA
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30d |
Retailer has no physical locations in Canada
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Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
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Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Marketing language
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its physical presence in major urban centers and its role within the local luxury retail landscape. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Generic community or local framing
“Serving our customers in Toronto and Calgary.”
Brand Identity
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Details: 85/100
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