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Understance to Close All Canadian Stores by December 1

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Understance will shutter its Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto stores on December 1, ending its short-lived retail expansion across Canada.

Knix Expands into Men’s Market with New Brand MNTD

Craig Patterson -
Knix launches men’s essentials line MNTD, blending innovation, comfort, and freshness with its first-ever expansion into men’s apparel.

Canadian Apparel Retail Defies 2025 Gloom Forecasts

Craig Patterson -
Canadian apparel sales rose 9.3% in 2025, defying recession fears as strong domestic spending and younger consumers fueled growth.

Interprovincial alcohol trade barriers keep small businesses bottled up: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
Outdated rules and complicated processes continue to block Canadian producers from reaching new markets.

Canadians to spend $9.3B this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Mario Toneguzzi -
Survey finds Canadians plan to increase Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending, focusing on discounts, free shipping, and strategic purchases.

Samsung survey reveals tech issues in retail

Mario Toneguzzi -
64% of retail workers say mobile devices are essential to their job, with average use of 4 hours per day for sales, inventory, and customer service tasks.

Dr. Phone Fix selected by Alberta Motor Association as exclusive cell phone repair partner

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Founded in 2019, Dr. Phone Fix operates a nationwide network of 35 corporately owned cell phone and electronics repair stores across four Canadian provinces.

Big League Food Company announces major expansion, accelerating path to $100M revenue milestone

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Toronto-based company said its growth plan is focused on high-traffic, strategic locations that expand the reach of each brand.

Retail Leads Canadian Job Gains as Sector Rebounds from Layoffs

Craig Patterson -
Canada’s retail sector added 41,000 jobs in October, driving national employment growth as part-time work and e-commerce recovery signal renewed consumer confidence.

Ontario’s biggest T&T Supermarkets coming to Empress Walk, North York

Mario Toneguzzi -
The grocery store retailer said the store will be 66,000 square feet.

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Cassels Builds Canada’s Leading Commercial Leasing Team

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Over the past two years, Cassels has developed a market-leading commercial leasing practice - through strategy, talent, and client trust - across Canada’s evolving retail landscape.

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Understance to Close All Canadian Stores by December 1

Lee Rivett -
Understance will shutter its Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto stores on December 1, ending its short-lived retail expansion across Canada.

Knix Expands into Men’s Market with New Brand MNTD

Interprovincial alcohol trade barriers keep small businesses bottled up: CFIB

Shapermint expands into Walmart Canada with new shapewear line

Dr. Phone Fix selected by Alberta Motor Association as exclusive cell phone repair partner

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Canadian Apparel Retail Defies 2025 Gloom Forecasts

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Canadian apparel sales rose 9.3% in 2025, defying recession fears as strong domestic spending and younger consumers fueled growth.

Canadians to spend $9.3B this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Samsung survey reveals tech issues in retail

Retail Leads Canadian Job Gains as Sector Rebounds from Layoffs

Kit and Ace Expands to West Vancouver with Park Royal Store

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RBI names new leaders for Popeyes and Burger King in North America

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Restaurant Brands International appoints Peter Perdue as Popeyes president and Nicolas Henrich as Burger King COO in North America.

Scarborough Shooting Stars announce retail exec Drew Green as franchise’s new co-owner

Pierre St-Laurent appointed President & CEO of Empire Company Limited

Cassels Builds Canada’s Leading Commercial Leasing Team

Staples Canada appoints Jens Cermak as CEO

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‘Buy Canadian’ Food Sales Surge as Shoppers Shift Habits

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‘Made in Canada’ food sales jump over 10% as Canadians shift grocery spending toward homegrown products amid global uncertainty.

Chicken Shortages Push Canadian Retail Prices Higher

Ottawa’s Budget Misses the Mark on Grocery Prices

AI momentum belongs to small businesses: OutreachX Analysis

Why Food Prices Spike Every October and February in Canada

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Big League Food Company announces major expansion, accelerating path to $100M revenue milestone

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The Toronto-based company said its growth plan is focused on high-traffic, strategic locations that expand the reach of each brand.

Ontario’s biggest T&T Supermarkets coming to Empress Walk, North York

Panda Pilates opens in Mississauga with wellness café

No Frills launches pcogo pilot in Toronto

Sensei Farms produce launches at Fortinos stores

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Over 1 in 4 Canadians live in a household experiencing financial difficulties: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
People living in rented dwellings remained more likely to experience household financial difficulties (37.0%) than those living in a dwelling owned by a household member (23.6%).

RioCan REIT announces 98.4% retail occupancy in Q3 reflecting strong demand

Leon’s Furniture reports “strong” revenue growth of 4.1% in Q3

Kits Eyecare reports record revenue of more than $52.4 million in Q3

Canada Goose reports Q2 revenue and gross profit growth

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Remembering Alex Tilley: The Canadian Original Behind the Iconic Tilley Hat

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Canadian entrepreneur Alex Tilley, founder of Tilley Endurables and creator of the iconic Tilley Hat, is remembered for his craftsmanship and enduring legacy.

85 Years Strong: How PragerNuform Is Redefining Store Fixtures & Retail Displays

Psycho Bunny signs Habs star Lane Hutson

Douglas Mandel Unveils ‘Luxury That Connects’ Series

Walmart, Tori Wesszer release holiday Fraiche collection

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Frette to Open First Canadian Store in Toronto

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Italian luxury linen brand Frette will open its first Canadian store on Hazelton Avenue in Toronto’s Yorkville district, marking another luxury brand for the rapidly transforming area.

Local Line enhances connection between farmers and consumers

Egg Club expands Canadian breakfast brand

SENTALER Marks 16th Anniversary with Bold Retail Expansion

Cadillac Fairview launches first residential rental project in Calgary (Renderings)

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Cineplex reports box office revenue decline in Q3

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The decrease is due to a 9.1% decrease in theatre attendance, driven by a stronger film slate in the prior year, which included Deadpool & Wolverine.

Canadian Tire reports strong Q3 retail revenue growth

IKEA Canada closes fiscal year 2025 with $2.8B annual sales, down 2.5% from last year

First Capital REIT reports near record occupancy in Q3

Pet Valu Stock Dip Seen as Overreaction as Growth Normalizes

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Canadian grocery vs. global CPG – Who makes more profit & is it Changing?

Bruce Winder -
Explore the grocery debate: Who profits more, grocers or consumer packaged goods companies? Discover the financial dynamics.

Canada’s Food Inflation Surges to Top of G7 Rankings

Trump’s Beef Politics Could Leave Canada Paying the Price

Nestlé’s Global Layoffs Expose Trouble for Canada’s Food Industry

Canada’s EV Tariffs Cost Farmers Billions

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