Apparel Manager – Loblaws – Markham, ON

Loblaws is looking for an Apparel Manager to join their retail team in Markham, Ontario. As one of Canada’s largest employers, Loblaws offers meaningful careers where you can lead a team, drive sales results, and help shape the future of Canadian retail — all while making a genuine difference in your community.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for the performance and direction of the apparel department. From coaching colleagues and maintaining merchandising standards to staying on top of financial objectives and building a strong team culture, every day brings something new.

About the Role: Apparel Manager

As the Apparel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of your department — ensuring that products are merchandised effectively, operations run smoothly, and your team is motivated and engaged. You’ll set the tone for the department’s culture and performance, holding yourself and your colleagues to a high standard on the floor.

You’ll also play a key role in talent development — identifying great candidates to join the Loblaws team and coaching your current colleagues to reach their potential. Collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to Loblaws’ CORE Values (Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence) are central to how this role operates day to day.

Benefits and Salary

Loblaws offers colleagues progressive career opportunities, comprehensive training, and flexibility. As one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the company invests in the people who work there. Competitive benefits are part of the overall package — details will be provided throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Apparel Manager role is built around people leadership, departmental accountability, and operational excellence. You’ll be the driving force behind both your team’s engagement and the department’s commercial performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Lead, coach and motivate colleagues to improve productivity, engagement, and retention across the apparel department
• Maintain merchandising and operational standards to ensure the department is always presented at its best
• Manage departmental financial objectives, holding yourself accountable for results and performance targets
• Identify and attract great talent to continually strengthen the team and support store-wide growth
• Model Loblaws’ CORE Values — Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence — in every interaction and decision
• Respond to change with an open mindset, adapting quickly to evolving priorities in a dynamic retail setting

Requirements / Skills

Loblaws is looking for a proven retail leader who knows how to inspire a team while keeping a sharp eye on results. The ideal candidate brings a track record of delighting customers, growing sales, and creating an environment where colleagues thrive.

• Proven leadership experience in a retail or customer-facing environment, with demonstrated ability to coach and develop a team
• Strong merchandising knowledge and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards on the floor
• Financial accountability — comfortable managing departmental objectives and understanding performance metrics
• Talent-spotting ability — always on the lookout for individuals who would be a strong addition to the team
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment
• Alignment with Loblaws’ values — authenticity, trust, and a genuine commitment to community impact
• Must be 18 years of age or older; a criminal background check is required as part of the hiring process

How to Apply

To apply for this Apparel Manager position at Loblaws in Markham, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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