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Loblaw Expands Maxi Discount Strategy in Quebec

Lee Rivett -
Loblaw opens a new Maxi and Pharmaprix in Mont-Laurier as part of a broader national push into hard-discount grocery formats.

Pizza Pizza tops Elite Franchise annual franchise list

Mario Toneguzzi -
The annual ranking recognizes brands that are not only performing at a high level today but are actively shaping the future of the sector through innovation, resilience, franchisee support, and long-term growth.

Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone unveil new youth-designed pink shirt for Anti-Bullying Day

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Through its Anti-Bullying campaign, Giant Tiger has raised more than $350,000 to date to help fund KHP e-mental health services, creating real impact in communities across Canada.

Recipe Restaurant Group International announces 3rd new Olive Garden location in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The restaurant will open in Ajax, Ontario, bringing the brand's Italian-inspired dining experience to a new community in Eastern Canada.

Steve’s Music Restructures, Closing Most Stores

Lee Rivett -
Steve’s Music is restructuring its Canadian operations, closing most stores and focusing on a single Montreal flagship and online sales.

IKEA Canada partners with Africville Museum to host immersive exhibit in Halifax 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Nova Scotia is recognized as the birthplace of African presence in Canada.

Canadian Tire Fined $1.29M for False Pricing in Quebec

Lee Rivett -
Canadian Tire will pay $1.29 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of false advertising tied to inflated reference prices in Quebec.

From The Desk: Experiential Retail and Luxury Growth Shape the Week

Craig Patterson -
Experiential activations, luxury expansion, and retail restructurings highlight a week of strategic recalibration across Canada’s retail sector.

Bang & Olufsen Returns to Yorkville With New Toronto Store

Craig Patterson -
Bang & Olufsen is opening a new Toronto flagship at 135 Yorkville Avenue, marking its return to the city’s luxury retail corridor after several years away.

Statistics Canada reports retail sales growth

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In November, the largest monthly increase in dollar terms came from sales of food and beverages, which rose 5.6% compared with the same month in 2024.

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Heartland Town Centre adds first-to-Canada concept as leasing surges

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Heartland Town Centre expands with new tenants and strong sales, including a first-to-Canada family attraction and key anchors joining the Mississauga hub.

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Statistics Canada reports retail sales growth

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In November, the largest monthly increase in dollar terms came from sales of food and beverages, which rose 5.6% compared with the same month in 2024.

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From The Desk: Experiential Retail and Luxury Growth Shape the Week

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Experiential activations, luxury expansion, and retail restructurings highlight a week of strategic recalibration across Canada’s retail sector.

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Steve’s Music Restructures, Closing Most Stores

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Steve’s Music is restructuring its Canadian operations, closing most stores and focusing on a single Montreal flagship and online sales.

IKEA Canada partners with Africville Museum to host immersive exhibit in Halifax 

Canadian Tire Fined $1.29M for False Pricing in Quebec

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1 in 3 Canadians going on fewer dates due to economic conditions: TD survey

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The current economic climate is also influencing pillow talk, with 1 in 4 Canadians (25%) polled now prioritizing financial transparency earlier in their relationships.

Retail sector GDP on the rise in November: Statistics Canada

Birks Group reports 11.8% holiday-period sales increase

Canadian ecommerce orders rose 20% in 2025, with top brands driving half the growth: Omnisend

Apple Reports Record Q1 2026 Financial Results

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Canada’s Food Inflation Problem Is Getting Worse

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Canada now leads the G7 with 6.2% food inflation, signaling deeper structural and policy challenges in the food system.

Thinking Outside the Big Box: Small Retail Innovations: CBRE

McDonald’s Canada Triggers a New Fast-Food Price War

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Canada Could Lose 4,000 Restaurants in 2026

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Time Out Market Vancouver reveals further additions to its all-star culinary lineup of local chefs and restaurateurs

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Time Out Market Vancouver – located at Oakridge Park – is 51,000 square feet of space and will feature 18 kitchens, one dessert and one coffee counter, alongside three bars, multiple event spaces, around 1,000 seats and a large outdoor terrace facing onto a public park. 

Cadillac Fairview malls celebrate Olympics and Chinese New Year

Affirm partners with Wayfair in UK and Canada

To lower grocery bills, food supply chains need to be improved: McGill professor

DX3 2026 Reimagines Canada’s Leading Retail Conference

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AI Is Reshaping Retail Search in Canada

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AI powered search is changing how consumers find retailers. A new trend report explains why brands are losing visibility faster than expected.

Quebec SMEs Leading Retail Innovation [Op-Ed]

Canada’s K-Shaped Economy will Reshape Retail in 2026

Why Customer Connection Is the New E-Commerce Advantage

Canada Introduces Enhanced Vitamin D Fortification in Milk

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