Canadians have definitely taken a positive first step. They have publicly stated they definitely don't want to lose you Eaton's. Step two after all talk is cheap is you can't back it up. Sometimes the problem can only be attacked by clearing the board. A different angle. .
Lets state a few home truths before proceeding.
Yes, most definitely, pricing, return policies, friendly helpful staff etc. are tantamount. Its really like baking a delicious cake, if you don't start out with the right mix no one will ever want to eat it, no matter how good it looks. Actually, there are lots of great looking and tasting cakes around. Hudson's Bay, Sears, Walmart, Zellers and the rest also want to be our stores. Everyone seems to be using the same delicious recipe.