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Back-to-School now a $4.5 billion retail market in Canada: Retail Council of Canada

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Average household spending ranges from $600 to $750 per child when electronics are included, making it one of the most significant retail events of the year.

Iconic Bavarian Inn site for sale in Bragg Creek, Alberta

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Known by many as the BAV TAV, the Bavarian Inn Restaurant has been serving guests since the 1970s and has built a long-standing reputation for quality, consistency, and warm hospitality.

Omnichannel no longer enough as retailers shift focus to customer decision-making: Report

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The brands delivering the best experiences are no longer simply the ones with the most touchpoints.

Wilkes & Bowens Debuts at Toronto’s Stackt Market Ahead of Bloor Rebrand

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Wilkes & Bowens has opened a temporary Stackt Market residency ahead of the rebranding of Toronto Designers Market on Bloor Street.

Retail Insider Books & Entertainment Report: Fandom, Community and Experience Reshape the Market

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Retail Insider's latest Books & Entertainment Report examines how Canadian retailers are using fandom, community, intellectual property and experiential formats to strengthen customer engagement, with insights into bookstores, collectibles, entertainment venues and evolving consumer behaviour.

Gen Z is Redefining the Checkout Experience for Canadian Retailers

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Many Gen Z shoppers are reshaping checkout expectations by prioritizing privacy, trust and payment choice, creating new opportunities and challenges for Canadian retailers.

Poor customer service abroad is driving travellers to switch banks: Gradient Labs

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1,000 of the 1,998 travellers surveyed reported experiencing a card, payment, or banking issue abroad in the past two years. 

AI security spending rises as retailers face surge in deepfake and identity attacks: Thales

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72% of retail organizations cite rapid changes in AI ecosystems as their leading security concern, undermining the ability of traditional tools to keep pace.

Air Canada Amenity Kits Spotlight Canadian Brand Partnerships

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Air Canada’s new amenity kits bring together Sahajan and Hunter Amenities, showing how Canadian brand partnerships can create wider business value.

From The Desk: Navigating Retail Growth Amid Trade Shifts and Experience-Driven Strategies

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This week in Canadian retail highlights strategic expansions, evolving consumer experiences, and the complex impacts of trade tensions shaping growth opportunities.

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Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths Steps Down After 14 Years as Nicole Tapscott Takes Leadership

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Knix founder Joanna Griffiths is stepping down after 14 years, with Chief Commercial Officer Nicole Tapscott taking leadership as the Canadian retailer continues its expansion across stores, ecommerce and wholesale.

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Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

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As CUSMA enters review and China imposes new duties on Canadian products, Canada's agri-food sector faces mounting trade uncertainty that threatens investment and economic growth.

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