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Retailers report stronger-than-expected returns from modern POS systems: Aptos

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Retailers that have upgraded their systems reported improvements in store conversion rates, average transaction values and operational performance.

Intimissimi and Calzedonia Launch Canadian Expansion with First Stores at CF Sherway Gardens

Craig Patterson -
Intimissimi and Calzedonia will open their first Canadian stores at CF Sherway Gardens, as a broader expansion gets underway.

Consumer prices rise 3% y/y in August: Statistics Canada

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Although prices for groceries decelerated this month, prices have increased 29.0% since August 2021.

Liminal Assembly Expands LoiterFEST as Forgotten Spaces Become Social Destinations

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-based Liminal Assembly expands LoiterFEST across multiple cities, turning forgotten malls and transitional spaces into destinations for community, nostalgia and exploration.

North West Company Sees Northern Retail Spending Rise as First Nations Settlement Payments Accelerate

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The North West Company is seeing stronger consumer spending in Northern Canada as First Nations settlement payments reach more communities, while fuel and freight costs remain elevated.

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.

Empire Raises Store-Opening Target as Canadian Grocery Expansion Intensifies

Lee Rivett -
Empire is raising its fiscal 2027 store-opening target to more than 25 locations as Sobeys, FreshCo, IGA and other banners expand across Canada.

Article advances retail expansion with Toronto furniture store

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The new store features curated room vignettes, an extensive swatch library, and complimentary in-person Interior Design Services.

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

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadian grocery prices have risen faster than in the U.S. Sylvain Charlebois examines tariffs, productivity, competition, processing capacity and scale.

Premier Protein Expands Canadian Retail Assortment as Protein Demand Grows

Craig Patterson -
Premier Protein is expanding its Canadian retail assortment across Costco, Walmart, Amazon and grocery as parent BellRing Brands pursues wider distribution.

What happens when viral TikTok trends move faster than retail inventory?

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AI can help brands spot these shifts earlier and make faster calls on replenishment while there's still time to act.

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
The holiday season can make or break a small or medium-sized e-commerce business.

Daily Synopsis: September 11, 2026

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Weight loss drugs boost grocer pharmacy, skyrocketing diesel could impact groceries, Costco opening more Canadian stores, Alberta Safeway employees vote to strike, downtown Edmonton sees retail vacancies, and other news.

Groupe Dynamite Shifts Growth to Higher-Productivity Stores as Garage Expands Globally

Lee Rivett -
Groupe Dynamite is reshaping Garage around an older customer, higher-productivity stores and global expansion while optimizing its Canadian network.

Empire Rejecting Tariff-Related Supplier Price Hikes as Trade Tensions Escalate

Lee Rivett -
Empire says it is rejecting tariff-related supplier price increases for now, citing sourcing alternatives as Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate.

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

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

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