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UNIQLO announces 5 new Canadian store openings for Fall 2026

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With these five new stores, UNIQLO's Canadian network will grow to 42 locations.

Royal de Versailles Builds Multi-Brand Luxury Hub on Bloor Street

Craig Patterson -
Royal de Versailles unveils a major Bloor Street renovation including new Tudor and Omega boutiques in Toronto.

Stockouts push shoppers to competitors as loyalty erodes, DOSS study finds

Mario Toneguzzi -
Out-of-stock products are costing brands more than a single sale.

Canadian Franchise Association to Mark World Franchise Day

Mario Toneguzzi -
The franchise industry in Canada contributed over $143 billion to the national GDP in 2025—far exceeding the previous projection of $133 billion.

VIDEO: Canada’s economic uncertainty driving entrepreneurs toward franchising: TD explains why

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A recent TD survey found that 27% of Canadians say the economy is too uncertain to start a business and 24% are not comfortable with the financial risk involved.

Accencis Opens Osha Mookata Thai Restaurant in Scarborough

Craig Patterson -
Accencis Group has opened Osha Mookata, a new Thai restaurant in Scarborough featuring interactive tabletop grill and hot pot dining inspired by Thailand’s mookata tradition.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 8, 2026

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Surveillance pricing concerns, Loblaw bringing back frozen concentrated juice, Competition Bureau looks into Sobeys store leases, Reformation opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and other news.

Creative Production Supports Retail Growth in Canada

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Brandomatic Studios helps retailers scale creative production across digital and in-store channels with consistent execution.

Open Farm partnering with PetSmart

Mario Toneguzzi -
Open Farm is partnering with PetSmart.ca to expand its pet nutrition portfolio to nearly 1,700 stores across the U.S., Canada and online.

Canada’s Luxury Retail Market Enters a More Strategic Era

Craig Patterson -
Canada’s luxury retail market is evolving through flagship expansion, mixed-use development, and shifting urban retail ecosystems. Craig Patterson interviews Casdin Parr.

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Creative Production Supports Retail Growth in Canada

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Brandomatic Studios helps retailers scale creative production across digital and in-store channels with consistent execution.

Open Farm partnering with PetSmart

Canada’s Luxury Retail Market Enters a More Strategic Era

Endy expands retail partnership with Silk & Snow through new Winnipeg store

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Canada moves into a technical recession, but retail sector sees quarterly growth

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Retail trade rose 1.0% in the first quarter, with health and personal care retailers (+3.5%) and general merchandise stores (+3.2%) contributing the most to the sector's quarterly growth.

Jobs in retail and hospitality sectors continue to decline: Statistics Canada

Canada’s Counter-Tariffs Result in Temporary Price Increases

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Taxing Convenience Foods Punishes the Wrong Canadians

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