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Vivobarefoot to Open Second Canadian Store in Toronto

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Vivobarefoot plans to open its second Canadian store on Toronto’s Queen Street West as barefoot footwear gains momentum in Canada.

adidas Taking Over Toronto’s STACKT Market for FIFA World Cup

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adidas is turning Toronto’s STACKT Market into a massive FIFA World Cup fan destination with watch parties, retail, food, and soccer experiences.

Small business confidence falls steeply in May: CFIB

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"Demand is weak, costs, especially fuel, are high and conditions don’t show signs of improving."

31% of Canadians have side hustle to cover every day expenses: Omnisend

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85% admit they started for financial reasons rather than personal fulfillment or fun.

Time Out Market Vancouver prepares for May 28 opening date at Oakridge Park

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Across 51,000 sq ft there are 18 kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee counter, 3 bars, multiple event spaces and a large outdoor terrace onto a public park.

Survey reveals Canadians have reached breaking point: Harris & Partners

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57.3% of respondents said their income did not cover basic expenses including rent, food, and bills.

Expectations mismatch fueling Canada’s youth unemployment challenges: CFIB

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Nearly two-thirds (62%) of small businesses recruit through personal connections, referrals from people they trust.

Spruce Meadows partners with Mattel for Barbie™ x Spruce Meadows

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A weekend of branded activations, entertainment, and a women-centered leadership forum running June 12 to 14 during the 'National' Tournament

Happy Belly Food Group exercises right to acquire remaining 50% of PIRHO Fresh Greek Grill

Mario Toneguzzi -
Happy Belly’s portfolio consists of 686 contractually committed retail franchise locations across multiple emerging brands in various stages of development, construction, and operation.

Leger and Plus Company Introduce Smart Persona for Real-Time Consumer Insights

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Leger and Plus Company launch Smart Persona, enabling real-time consumer insights through AI-powered synthetic personas.

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Happy Belly Food Group exercises right to acquire remaining 50% of PIRHO Fresh Greek Grill

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Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War

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Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.

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