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Growth planned for QuickBite Collective brands

Mario Toneguzzi -
Although the company was founded in 2024, its legacy brand Teriyaki Experience is celebrating 40 years in business.

GS25 Rumor Highlights Demand for Asian Convenience Retail in Canada

Craig Patterson -
GS25 is not entering Canada despite recent rumours and a news article, but Toronto speculation highlights growing demand for Asian convenience retail concepts.

STRONG Pilates on aggressive expansion path

Mario Toneguzzi -
STRONG Pilates is set to expand from seven studios at the end of 2025, to 22 locations by the end of 2026, with plans to reach 40 by 2027.

Yorkdale Outpaces Canadian Malls by $700 Per Square Foot

Craig Patterson -
Yorkdale leads Canadian malls with $2,368 per square foot, outperforming competitors by over $700 in 2025 rankings.

Bath Depot Opens 50th Store, Expands Western Footprint

Lee Rivett -
Bath Depot, a Canadian home retailer, is set to open its 50th store in Edmonton on April 24, 2026. This opening underscores the company's expanding footprint across Canada with a growing variety of home products.

Loblaws Humbertown Reopens Amid Major Redevelopment

Craig Patterson -
Loblaws, a Canadian grocery chain, is reopening its Humbertown location in Etobicoke on April 24, 2026. The store has undergone extensive renovations aimed at enhancing the shopping experience with new offerings and layout improvements.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 24, 2026

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Retail copycats, Freed & Freed’s fashion shoot, Lululemon future questioned with new CEO, 2 FreshCo stores open in one day, Manitoba to cut PST on ready-made food in smaller retailers, Goodwill dealing with breakins, and other news.

From The Desk: Retail Revitalization and Strategic Expansion in Canada

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This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.

Retail Leaders Outline Strategy Shifts at Rotman Event

Craig Patterson -
Retail leaders discuss strategy, consumer shifts, and growth at Retail Insider’s first in-person event with Rotman.

Inside the Fashion Shoot Shaping Freed & Freed’s Next Chapter

Craig Patterson -
Marissa Freed discusses the creative vision, storytelling, and emotional moments behind Freed & Freed’s latest fashion shoot.

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Growth planned for QuickBite Collective brands

Mario Toneguzzi -
Although the company was founded in 2024, its legacy brand Teriyaki Experience is celebrating 40 years in business.

GS25 Rumor Highlights Demand for Asian Convenience Retail in Canada

STRONG Pilates on aggressive expansion path

Bath Depot Opens 50th Store, Expands Western Footprint

Loblaws Humbertown Reopens Amid Major Redevelopment

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From The Desk: Retail Revitalization and Strategic Expansion in Canada

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This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.

How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail Staff

Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

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CAFA Moves to Montréal as Industry Celebrates 2026 Winners

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The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) celebrated its 2026 winners and honourees at the 12th annual gala in Montréal, highlighting significant contributions to the fashion industry by both established and emerging talents.

Inside the Fashion Shoot Shaping Freed & Freed’s Next Chapter

Armco Capital acquires Stephen Avenue Place and adjacent buildings in downtown Calgary

Gen Z: Balancing Treats and Budgets

Amazon focused on protecting the shopping experience 

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Johny Srouji Appointed Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer in Significant Leadership Shift

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Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its Chief Hardware Officer, succeeding John Ternus. Srouji has been instrumental in driving the company's silicon strategy and will now lead an expanded role in hardware engineering.

OPA! of Greece names new President and CEO

MBI Brands taps new President to lead next phase of strategic growth and global expansion

Kits Eyecare appoints Tai Silvey as President

PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

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From The Desk: Strategic Growth and Market Polarization Shape Canadian Retail

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Canadian retail hits a turning point as expansion, real estate deals, and shifting consumer behaviour reshape performance across the sector.

Small Business: Elevating First Impressions Online

Canada’s Shrinking Middle Class Is Fueling Food Inflation

Iran Conflict Could Trigger New Food Price Shock in Canada

How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail & Store Execution

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PÜR Gum Founder Jay Klein on Growth and Dragons’ Den

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PÜR Gum founder Jay Klein discusses growth, retail strategy, and his return to Dragons’ Den after building a global CPG brand.

Jillian Harris Named RCC Retail Ambassador of the Year

VIDEO: Healthy Earth, Healthy Body

London Drugs President Clint Mahlman to Retire

RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement

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How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.

How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Product Strategy

Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem

From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Evolving Consumer Engagement Define Retail in April 2026

Reinvention and the Luxury Career Journey

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