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RioCan says grocery, pharmacy and value retailers fuel leasing momentum

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With retail occupancy reported in Q1 at 98.6%, it’s pretty much a record for the REIT.

Intimates retailer Knix keeps expanding across Canada

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The brand is opening its first store in Atlantic Canada in Halifax in mid-June.

Canadian luxury beauty retailer Rennaï launches e-commerce platform across Canada

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Rennaï said the website introduces a refined and intuitive experience, allowing users to explore a carefully selected range of brands.

Everist looks to next phase of growth

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One of the biggest strategic shifts has been evolving its messaging to lead with the unique consumer benefits of Everist for supporting hair and scalp health.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Enters Canada with GTA Expansion

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Flying Tiger Copenhagen is entering Canada with its Scandinavian-inspired discovery retail concept and an initial GTA expansion.

Deloitte report warns rising trade tensions and labour disruptions reshaping Canadian supply chains

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Global disruptions are up 38% year over year.

Daily Synopsis: May 14, 2026

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Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores as it and Loblaw under fire for 'maple washing', Pet Valu reported cautious Canadian consumers, Ikea launches collection, and other news.

Canada Goose Pushes Beyond Parkas as Apparel Sales Surge

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Canada Goose reported strong fiscal 2026 growth as apparel, spring collections, and retail conversion helped drive momentum beyond winter outerwear.

Pet Valu Earnings Reveal a More Cautious Canadian Consumer

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Pet Valu earnings reveal how inflation, fuel costs, promotions, and loyalty programs are reshaping Canadian consumer shopping behaviour.

Article to open first U.S. stores in San Francisco, Bellevue

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Since launching in 2013, Article said it has delivered nearly three million orders to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

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Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War

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Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.

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Calgary Boutique espy experience Expands Under Megan Szanik

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espy experience began in 2009 as a 1,500-square-foot designer discount concept in Inglewood and has grown to more than 12,000 square feet.

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