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Kantar: Brands Risk Missing Canada’s High-Value Seniors

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Canadians in their "third age" (60–80) aren't retreating from life, they're travelling, dining out, adopting new tech, and spending.

Kinton Ramen introduces 1st food court concept at Waterfront Centre Vancouver

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This new opening represents the brand's 12th location in British Columbia and serves as the first of several planned food court expansions across the province. 

Calgary Boutique espy experience Expands Under Megan Szanik

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espy experience began in 2009 as a 1,500-square-foot designer discount concept in Inglewood and has grown to more than 12,000 square feet.

Splitsville Expands Across Canada with New Centres

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Splitsville accelerates Canadian expansion with new locations, targeting retail hubs and redefining bowling as social entertainment.

How Cadillac Fairview Drives Shopping Centre Productivity

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High shopping centre productivity does not happen by accident. At Cadillac Fairview, it is the result of a deliberate strategy that combines scale, tenant...

Daily Synopsis: May 4, 2026

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Simons CEO discusses success, future of HBC real estate, bank branches could close, Ikea plans 3 storey tall outdoor digital billboard in Ottawa, Korean froyo chain opens 1st Canadian location in Toronto, and other news.

Toronto’s Basil Box to Shut Down All Locations by May 14

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Basil Box will close all Canadian locations by May 14, ending a Toronto fast-casual brand as rising costs and shifting demand pressure the sector.

Retail-focused strategy delivers strong Q1 results: RioCan 

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Committed retail occupancy of 98.6% reflects structurally constrained retail supply across RioCan's markets and resilient tenant demand.

Retail Insider Introduces Canadian Retail Sector Analysis

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New reporting series from Retail Insider delivers sector-level insight into Canadian retail, connecting trends across categories and consumer behaviour.

Pierre Cardin Opens First Canadian Store in Expansion

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Pierre Cardin opens its first Canadian store at Tsawwassen Mills as a Vietnam-led operator begins a national retail expansion.

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Calgary Boutique espy experience Expands Under Megan Szanik

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espy experience began in 2009 as a 1,500-square-foot designer discount concept in Inglewood and has grown to more than 12,000 square feet.

Lululemon Resets Leadership Amid Rising Competition

Retail Leaders Outline Strategy Shifts at Rotman Event

Canada’s Department Stores and the Business of Staying Relevant

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From The Desk: Navigating Retail’s Transformation Amid Legacy Resets and Experiential Growth

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Canadian retail reshapes with Hudson’s Bay closures, experiential expansions, and evolving consumer trends emphasizing sustainability, technology and affordability.

What Simons Signals for the Future of Downtown Vancouver Retail

Grocery Prices Stabilize, but Affordability Remains a Challenge in Canada

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VIDEO: 50 Years of Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Evolution

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Commercial real estate remains fundamentally a relationship-driven business, where in-person interaction, market insight, and trust continue to be essential for success.

Tim Cook Transitioning to Apple Executive Chairman as John Ternus Becomes CEO

Johny Srouji Appointed Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer in Significant Leadership Shift

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Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada

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Debate grows over public grocery stores in Canada as experts question feasibility, costs, and impact on food affordability.

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

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Kits Eyecare appoints Tai Silvey as President

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Since joining Kits in January 2022 as Senior Vice President, Operations, and later serving as Chief Business Development Officer.

PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PÜR Gum Founder Jay Klein on Growth and Dragons’ Den

Jillian Harris Named RCC Retail Ambassador of the Year

VIDEO: Healthy Earth, Healthy Body

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Canada’s Shrinking Middle Class Is Fueling Food Inflation

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As Canada’s middle class erodes, the country’s food economy is splitting, driving persistent inflation and weakening innovation.

Iran Conflict Could Trigger New Food Price Shock in Canada

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