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PLANTA Closes Toronto Restaurants in Yorkville and Queen West

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-founded PLANTA has closed its flagship Yorkville and Queen West restaurants as the upscale plant-based brand focuses on continued U.S. growth.

George Minakakis Says Municipalities Must Modernize Like Businesses

Craig Patterson -
Milton mayoral candidate George Minakakis says municipalities must modernize through AI, economic development, and operational leadership.

VIDEO: Soul7 Produce eyes U.S. growth with affordable snacks made from upcycled produce

Mario Toneguzzi -
Soul7 Produce uses fresh fruits and vegetables that might otherwise be discarded because of appearance issues.

Luxury Resale Growth in Canada Signals Consumer Shift

Craig Patterson -
Luxury resale in Canada is surging as consumers shift spending habits, with Mine & Yours reporting strong growth amid changing demand.

DUER expanding brand to Banff, Alberta

Mario Toneguzzi -
The brand is already in 25 countries through wholesale.

Toronto, Vancouver businesses brace for FIFA World Cup supply chain surge ahead of June 11 kickoff

Mario Toneguzzi -
Inventory means nothing if you're short-handed on a match day.

Grocery pricing strategies shift as Canadians prioritize value amid inflation pressures

Mario Toneguzzi -
With consumers more price-conscious, yet still spending in key categories, companies are rethinking how they price, promote, and position products in real time.

Boston Pizza turning restaurants across Canada into live music stages

Mario Toneguzzi -
From bands and solo acts to acoustic performers and hidden local talent, anyone ready to shoot their shot can connect with their local BP and hit the stage.

Leger and Plus Company Introduce Smart Persona for Real-Time Consumer Insights

Craig Patterson -
Leger and Plus Company launch Smart Persona, enabling real-time consumer insights through AI-powered synthetic personas.

Tropoly Passes 1,000 Automations as Retailers Accelerate AI Adoption

Helen Siwak -
Tropoly has surpassed 1,000 automations as retailers across Canada and the U.S. increase investment in AI-driven operations and workflow efficiency.

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