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Daily Synopsis: May 19, 2026

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Inflation up due to gasoline, inside the wave of jewellery heists in Canada, clearance begins at Warehouse One and Bootlegger, retail crime claims another Winnipeg 7-Eleven, Robert Kenneth Irving passes, and other news.

Food Inflation Cools, But Canada’s Grocery Pain Is Far From Over

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food inflation slowed in April, but grocery affordability pressures continue as structural costs and global risks weigh on consumers.

High energy prices drive spike in consumer prices: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8% year over year in April, up from an increase of 2.4% in March.

Why Aritzia Keeps Winning in a Fragmented Apparel Market

Craig Patterson -
Aritzia’s growth highlights shifting consumer habits, premium positioning, and the widening divide in apparel retail.

L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Launch First Multi-Brand Fragrance Refill Fountain

Lee Rivett -
L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart introduce Canada’s first multi-brand fragrance refill fountain in select Beauty Boutique stores.

Michaels Expands Into Celebration Retail with Experiential In-Store Concepts

Lee Rivett -
"Michaels expands celebration retail with a 60% party assortment expansion and experiential customization bars in stores across North America."

Liberty Entertainment Group Celebrates 40 Years of Shaping Toronto’s Hospitality Evolution

Craig Patterson -
Liberty Entertainment Group marks 40 years after helping transform Toronto through immersive dining, nightlife, entertainment, and experiential hospitality.

The Home Depot sees sales reach $41.8 billion US in Q1 2026

Mario Toneguzzi -
Sales grew by $1.9 billion US or 4.8% from a year ago.

Jones Soda expands distribution to 700 more Circle K stores in Eastern Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The expansion includes roughly 550 stores in Quebec and another 150 locations across the Maritimes, bringing Jones Soda products to about 1,750 points of sale across Canada.

Swatch x AP Launch Sparks Chaos at Canadian Malls

Craig Patterson -
Swatch x Audemars Piguet’s Royal Pop launch triggered overnight lineups, store closures, and crowd-control concerns at Canadian shopping centres on Saturday.

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