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Arc’teryx Opens Montreal Alpha Store 20 Years After Entering the Market

Craig Patterson -
Arc’teryx has opened a 9,599-square-foot Alpha Store in downtown Montreal, 20 years after establishing its first Canadian retail store in the city.

Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Empire over grocery property controls

Mario Toneguzzi -
Under the agreement, Empire will no longer enforce existing restrictive covenants, enter into new restrictive covenants or ask other parties to establish restrictive covenants that benefit the company. It will also limit its use of exclusivity clauses.

Adopt Parfums plans five new stores as Canadian expansion continues

Mario Toneguzzi -
Ideal spaces for the brand in its expansion range from 500 to 850 square feet. making Adopt a fit for a variety of regional mall environments.

AI Virtual Try-On could transform fashion e-commerce beyond static product photos

Mario Toneguzzi -
Remark CEO Theo Satloff discusses how AI-powered virtual try-on technology could reshape fashion e-commerce, product photography and online shopping.

UNIQLO Expands Canadian Footprint While Reworking Montreal Flagship

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UNIQLO reopened its renovated Montreal Eaton Centre flagship on September 18 with customization, embroidery and repair services as the retailer continues expanding its Canadian network. The company now operates 39 stores in Canada, with further locations expected.

Jaybird to open third Toronto studio in Midtown

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new location at 2574 Yonge St. is scheduled to open in early October, joining Jaybird's existing studios in Yorkville and Queen West.

Roku expands NFL Zone to Canada, Mexico and Brazil

Mario Toneguzzi -
The expansion extends a partnership between Roku and the National Football League that previously made the NFL Zone available to U.S. viewers.

Dupray brings part of air purifier production back to Canada amid U.S. tariff uncertainty

Mario Toneguzzi -
Montreal-based Dupray is moving production from overseas to Canada, starting with its Bloom air purifier, amid U.S. tariff uncertainty and supply-chain concerns.

Poshmark launches new brand campaign focused on fashion discovery

Mario Toneguzzi -
Called “Try Yourself On,” the campaign launched Sept. 8 during New York Fashion Week and is running across film, out-of-home advertising, social media and experiential activations in New York City, Los Angeles and Toronto.

It’s Not Too Late to Attend CHFA NOW Toronto This Weekend

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CHFA NOW Toronto takes place September 25–27 at Exhibition Place. There’s still time for qualified industry professionals to attend, with on-site registration available.

Daily Synopsis: September 21, 2026

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FreschCo gaining market share amid expansion, Meta's Muse AI blocked by Amazon, CAA closing some storefronts, Armani Cafe opening at Oakridge Park, Piri Piri chicken launches first food truck in Montreal, and other news.

Big League Food Company targets $100 million revenue as Ontario expansion accelerates

Mario Toneguzzi -
On track to reach a revenue run rate of nearly $70 million entering 2027.

Absolutely Fabrics Opens Grand Summerhill Flagship in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Absolutely Fabrics has opened a 7,000-square-foot Summerhill flagship in Toronto, adding menswear as the affluent neighbourhood sees new residential and retail investment.

Reitmans’ Store Investments Show Gains as Flagships Post Double-Digit Growth

Craig Patterson -
Reitmans and RW&CO flagships at CF Carrefour Laval and CF Toronto Eaton Centre posted double-digit sales growth as RCL invests in larger, more productive stores.

RBC: Canadian Consumer Spending Broadens as Cardholder Purchases Rise in August

Mario Toneguzzi -
RBC says Canadian consumer spending remained resilient in August, with gains across goods and services despite higher gasoline costs and trade uncertainty.

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From The Desk: Strategic growth, pricing resilience and retail real estate shifts

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Canadian retail sees real estate consolidation, disciplined pricing, and growth in discount sectors amid cost pressures and shifting consumer demand.

How Premium Brands Defend Pricing as Products Become Easier to Copy

Why Food Inflation Is Running Hotter in Canada Than the U.S.

How SMBs can deliver like large retailers this holiday season: UniUni (Opinion)

Canadian Consumers Keep Spending Despite Weak Economy and Trade War

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Jaybird to open third Toronto studio in Midtown

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new location at 2574 Yonge St. is scheduled to open in early October, joining Jaybird's existing studios in Yorkville and Queen West.

Roku expands NFL Zone to Canada, Mexico and Brazil

Dupray brings part of air purifier production back to Canada amid U.S. tariff uncertainty

Poshmark launches new brand campaign focused on fashion discovery

It’s Not Too Late to Attend CHFA NOW Toronto This Weekend

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Canadian Small Businesses Grapple With Late Payments and Rising Debt

Craig Patterson -
Daryl Ching of Vistance Accounting says Canadian SMEs are facing cash-flow pressure from late payments, inventory, tariffs and growing debt.

Groupe Dynamite sees revenue increase by 29.8% to $423.6 million in Q2

Empire Company sees Q1 net earnings reach $233 million, a 9.9% y/y increase

Canada loses 42,000 jobs in August: Statistics Canada

Lululemon Canada Sales Fall 11% as Outlook Weakens

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Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs to Impact Food Sector Supply Chains

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As counter-tariffs come into effect on September 8, Canadian food processors and retailers brace for economic impacts. This article explores how these tariffs could lead to shrinkflation and affect consumer prices in the near future.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates Expansion, Consumer Shifts, and Supply Challenges

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Ottawa Imposes Counter-Tariffs

Canadians Are Grocery Shopping More Often but Buying Less Each Time

Community pharmacies play a bigger role in Canadians’ health and local economies than many realize (Opinion)

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