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Leon’s Sees Canadian Consumers Trading Down as Premium Shoppers Keep Spending

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Leon’s is seeing middle-market Canadian consumers trade down to lower price points while premium shoppers keep spending, highlighting a widening divide in retail.

Choice Properties Repositions Former Loblaw and Toys “R” Us Spaces Amid Strong Retail Leasing

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Choice Properties is redeveloping former Loblaw and Toys “R” Us spaces while benefiting from strong leasing demand across its grocery-anchored retail portfolio, with additional intensification projects underway across Canada.

Calgary initiative aims to draw visitors, support businesses on Stephen Avenue

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The See You on Stephen Avenue initiative, led by The City of Calgary and community partners, comes as the first block of the Stephen Avenue Revitalization Project between 1 Street S.E. and Centre Street is completed.

Groupe Marcelle targets U.S. beauty market with TikTok Shop launch

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Groupe Marcelle Inc. has expanded into the U.S. market with a dedicated TikTok presence and an online TikTok Shop, giving the Montreal-based beauty company...

Canadian small-business sales fall for third straight quarter: Xero

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The data points to continued pressure on small businesses as they contend with weaker sales and longer waits for invoices to be paid.

CRAFT Beer Market to open third Calgary location at Shepard Flats

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The restaurant will offer craft beer, cocktails and wine alongside a menu featuring a range of food options. It will also include rooftop and outdoor patios, including a rooftop patio designed for year-round seating.

Westrich to Acquire and Redevelop Edmonton City Centre

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Westrich Pacific plans to acquire and redevelop Edmonton City Centre, with 1,500 residential units, new retail, entertainment and wellness uses planned.

Pet Valu raises more than $2.6M for animal causes during annual campaign

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The donations were collected during the company's June campaign, with all proceeds directed to local animal rescues and other designated causes at participating stores.

Daily Synopsis: Aug 10, 2026

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Safeway reopening at Oakridge Park this month, Giant Tiger shuts The Pas store, Sysco expanding in Canada, SUKOSHI opening at West Edmonton Mall, and other news.

Jollibee Plans Major Canadian Expansion as 26 New Restaurants Committed Through Franchising

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A 16-restaurant development agreement in British Columbia follows a 10-store commitment in the Edmonton market as Jollibee shifts toward franchise-led growth in Canada.

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Choice Properties Repositions Former Loblaw and Toys “R” Us Spaces Amid Strong Retail Leasing

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Choice Properties is redeveloping former Loblaw and Toys “R” Us spaces while benefiting from strong leasing demand across its grocery-anchored retail portfolio, with additional intensification projects underway across Canada.

Leon’s Sees Canadian Consumers Trading Down as Premium Shoppers Keep Spending

Calgary initiative aims to draw visitors, support businesses on Stephen Avenue

Groupe Marcelle targets U.S. beauty market with TikTok Shop launch

Canadian small-business sales fall for third straight quarter: Xero

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From The Desk: Navigating Growth and Resilience in Canadian Retail

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This week in Canadian retail, growth initiatives, rising real estate demands, and strategic leadership shifts highlight sector resilience amid market challenges.

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CRAFT Beer Market to open third Calgary location at Shepard Flats

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The restaurant will offer craft beer, cocktails and wine alongside a menu featuring a range of food options. It will also include rooftop and outdoor patios, including a rooftop patio designed for year-round seating.

Westrich to Acquire and Redevelop Edmonton City Centre

Pet Valu raises more than $2.6M for animal causes during annual campaign

Jollibee Plans Major Canadian Expansion as 26 New Restaurants Committed Through Franchising

Vancouver retail continues to be a resilient real estate asset class: Colliers report

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Canada’s U.S. Alcohol Bans Are Coming Back to Haunt Provinces

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Provincial bans on U.S. alcohol are emerging as a new Canada-U.S. trade flashpoint, writes Sylvain Charlebois, as American lawmakers push for scrutiny of provincial liquor monopolies.

Why visual search is reshaping beauty personalization: Pinterest (Opinion)

Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

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