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CBRE seeks grocery store for Saskatoon’s downtown redevelopment

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The downtown area has several convenience stores and small markets, but residents generally have to travel to suburban locations for larger grocery purchases.

Canada’s Supply Management System Must Evolve: 10 Myths That Need Rethinking

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Sylvain Charlebois examines 10 common myths about Canada’s supply management system, from dairy prices and subsidies to milk dumping, trade and reform.

Canadian consumer insolvencies hit highest quarterly level since 2009: CAIRP

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There were 37,523 consumer insolvencies filed during the quarter, up 6.9 per cent from the same period a year earlier and 1.1 per cent from the first quarter.

From The Desk: Strategic Expansions and Resilience Shape Canadian Retail Landscape

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Canadian retail sees continued store expansion, shifting real estate strategies and changing consumer behaviour amid ongoing economic and labour market pressures.

Daily Synopsis: August 14, 2026

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Rolex sues Montreal jewellery store over customized designs, BTS pop-up draws crowds on Bloor Street in iToronto, Le Creuset expands to West Vancouver, more Ontario grocery stores shift to discount, and other news.

Goodfood obtains Court Approval of Sale and Investment Solicitation Process

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Customers can continue to place orders, and the company expects to continue fulfilling customer orders in the ordinary course throughout the restructuring process.

Absolutely Fabrics Expands in Toronto with Summerhill Flagship

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Toronto fashion retailer Absolutely Fabrics is opening a 7,000-square-foot Summerhill flagship, adding menswear and expanding its curated multi-brand concept.

Plaza Retail REIT Draws Takeover Interest as Retail Space Tightens

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Plaza Retail REIT draws takeover interest as tight retail supply, high occupancy and rising rents strengthen its Canadian property portfolio.

Luminaire Authentik Opens Toronto Flagship, Plans Canadian Expansion

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Luminaire Authentik has opened a Toronto flagship in the King East Design District as the Quebec lighting manufacturer plans further Canadian expansion.

Montréal tourism season on track for record year as hotel demand, business travel rise

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Hotel occupancy reached 82 per cent from May through July, seven percentage points higher than during the same period in 2025.

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CBRE seeks grocery store for Saskatoon’s downtown redevelopment

Mario Toneguzzi -
The downtown area has several convenience stores and small markets, but residents generally have to travel to suburban locations for larger grocery purchases.

Canadian consumer insolvencies hit highest quarterly level since 2009: CAIRP

Goodfood obtains Court Approval of Sale and Investment Solicitation Process

Absolutely Fabrics Expands in Toronto with Summerhill Flagship

Plaza Retail REIT Draws Takeover Interest as Retail Space Tightens

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The Home Depot announces interim management plans while CEO takes temporary medical leave

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At the end of the first quarter, the company operated a total of 2,361 retail stores and over 1,280 SRS locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico.

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Goodfood seeks CCAA Protection

Leyad announces two senior appointments

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Retail Insider “Policy & Regulation Report”: Affordability Promises Collide With Retail Costs

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Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 policy report finds affordability promises colliding with rising compliance, trade, labour and public-safety costs, while grocery property controls and public-store proposals expose how government action is reshaping Canadian retail operations today.

Wholesale and retail sector lead a surge in job growth in July, but level still off from a year ago: Statistics Canada

Slate Grocery REIT reports second-quarter results, citing leasing gains and rent growth potential

Premium Brands reports record second-quarter revenue and earnings, revises 2026 outlook

SmartCentres reports steady leasing gains in second quarter as occupancy rises, FFO unchanged

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Kate Spade New York names Tyla global brand ambassador as artist fronts fall campaign (Video)

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The partnership will see Tyla featured in brand campaigns, social media content and in-store advertising, beginning with the fall campaign and continuing through additional promotional initiatives the company plans to unveil later this summer.

After lengthy search, Calgary Co-op names new CEO

Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada Appoints Renée St-Jean as New Chair

VIDEO: Nixit expands retail footprint as Canadian period care brand targets North American growth

VIDEO: Foxy Box targets 150 locations as Canadian hair removal franchise prepares for next growth phase

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