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CT REIT announces 3.5% distribution increase and “strong” Q1 2026 results

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The REIT also announced three new investments which will require an estimated $43 million to complete.

Oakridge Park in Vancouver Announces Opening Date

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Oakridge Park has announced its opening date as the massive Vancouver mixed-use development prepares to debut luxury retail, dining and public spaces.

Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding, So Why Are Jobs Disappearing?

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Canadian retailers continue expanding while retail employment declines, raising questions about staffing, service levels, and the future of in-store retail.

What Happens to 128 Warehouse One and Bootlegger Storefronts Across Canada?

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The liquidation of Warehouse One and Bootlegger leaves 128 retail spaces vacant across Canada, many in regional malls and smaller markets.

YYOGA Expands Across Canada Through Franchising

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YYOGA plans national expansion through franchising as demand grows in Vancouver and beyond, with new studios and community-focused ownership.

Pandora adds carbon footprint disclosure to lab-grown diamond collection

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Pandora formally presented the new carbon disclosure approach at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, a sustainability-focused gathering for the fashion industry.

Survey finds most Canadians changing spending habits amid rising living costs: Harris & Partners

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94.2 per cent said economic factors including inflation and interest rates are affecting their financial plans, while 93.6 per cent reported that rising day-to-day costs are putting pressure on their finances.

Cabot partnership to add golf course, hotel and luxury residences at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

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The project, called Cabot Revelstoke, will include an 18-hole public golf course, a 155-room mountain lodge and a limited collection of luxury residences.

Daily Synopsis: May 8, 2026

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Leon's sees Q1 dip, Grocery store expansion in BC, city-run grocery stores could have benefits, Metropolis at Metrotown Centre marks 40 years, FreshCo expands in Ottawa, and other news.

MANMADE Opens First Store at CF Carrefour Laval

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MANMADE opens its first store at CF Carrefour Laval, marking a shift from DTC as the Montréal brand expands into physical retail.

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Edo Japan expands across Canada as franchisee reinvestment drives growth and multi-unit ownership

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Founded in Calgary, the quick‑service restaurant brand specializing in Japanese‑style cuisine is nearing 220 locations nationwide, with approximately 70 per cent of franchisees committed to multi‑unit ownership.

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What Simons Signals for the Future of Downtown Vancouver Retail

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