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What Mattel’s Strategy Says About the Future of Canada’s Toy Market

Lee Rivett -
Canada's toy market is evolving, and Mattel's latest strategy shows how Hot Wheels, building sets, collectibles and Barbie are shaping the industry's next chapter.

Realm Fitness Builds 2,500-Member Community Inside Calgary Industrial Property

Evan Nagy -
Realm Fitness has grown to 2,500 members in Calgary, combining fitness, retail, recovery and community inside a 44,000-square-foot industrial space.

Baffin joins the Royer Group of Companies 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Baffin will operate as Baffin Footwear Inc., preserving the Baffin brand, its leadership team, employees, customer relationships and day-to-day operations while benefiting from Royer's long-term investment and manufacturing expertise.

First T&T Supermarket in Manitoba coming to CF Polo Park in Winnipeg

Mario Toneguzzi -
The “cult-favourite” Canadian supermarket is bringing its signature Asian groceries, prepared foods, bakery favourites, and beauty products to Manitoba for the first time.

Corby to sell Lamb’s rum brand and assets for $39.2 million as it shifts focus to growth categories

Mario Toneguzzi -
Corby said the transaction is intended to concentrate its resources on priority growth platforms, including ready-to-drink beverages and premium spirits, while freeing capital for higher-return opportunities.

Yoto Expands Into 90 Indigo Stores Following Strong Canadian Growth

Craig Patterson -
Yoto has expanded into 90 Indigo stores across Canada, marking its largest retail rollout after strong Canadian growth and years of building its direct-to-consumer business.

Restaurant Brands International reports Q2 results as system-wide sales reach US $12.7 billion

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $49 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

McDonald’s Canada Beverage Platform Shows Early Success

Lee Rivett -
McDonald’s says its new permanent beverage platform is outperforming expectations in Canada as the company targets afternoon traffic with Crafted Sodas, Refreshers and Cloud Iced Coffees while expanding its global growth strategy.

Shopify Q2 results indicate a “monster quarter”

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GMV was $115.6 billion, the fifth straight quarter of more than 30% growth. Revenue increased 34% year over year to $3.58 billion.

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Restaurant Brands International reports Q2 results as system-wide sales reach US $12.7 billion

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Yoto Expands Into 90 Indigo Stores Following Strong Canadian Growth

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