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IKEA showcases miniature homes in three cities as part of new in-store experience

Mario Toneguzzi -
Miniature homes have been installed in public locations in Melbourne, Chengdu and Beijing as part of the launch of IKEA open house, an in-store program running from late August through September.

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Ottawa Imposes Counter-Tariffs

Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois examines how Canada’s new counter-tariffs could affect grocery prices, food inflation and affordability as Ottawa extends fuel-tax relief.

Daily Synopsis: September 3, 2026

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Lululemon reports numbers, Gather Packaging pivots after US tariffs, Couche-Tard shifting convenience store mix, D Spot Expansion, and other news.

Lululemon Canada Sales Fall 11% as Outlook Weakens

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon's Canadian revenue fell 11% in Q2 as traffic and product challenges intensified, with the retailer warning of deeper declines ahead.

Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — June 2026: Demand Strengthens as Volumes Rise

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor finds demand strengthened in June 2026, with sales volumes rising faster than headline sales. Health, apparel and general merchandise led growth, while grocery weakened and e-commerce rebounded sharply.

Gather Packaging Pivots to Canada After 50% U.S. Tariff

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-based Gather Packaging is targeting Canadian retailers after a 50% U.S. tariff disrupted a market representing more than 75% of its plant volume.

Canadian puzzle brand Villager Puzzles builds business around women artists and retail growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Villager Puzzles collaborates with Canadian women artists, who receive uncapped royalties from every puzzle sold. Some artists have earned between $10,000 and $28,000 over the past year.

BRP raises full-year earnings guidance as second-quarter revenue climbs 18.5 per cent

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Quebec-based powersports company reported revenue of $2.24 billion for the three months ended July 31, up from $1.89 billion a year earlier.

D Spot Dessert Café expands into U.S. with Dallas launch, eyes Houston, Chicago, Nashville and Atlanta

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in Canada in 2014, D Spot has grown to more than 55 locations nationwide and recently launched its first American location, marking a significant milestone for the brand.

Restaurants Canada welcomes extension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax suspension

Mario Toneguzzi -
Gas costs have risen by an average of 46% since December 2025, contributing to higher food and transportation costs and supplier fuel surcharges, reported by 86% of restaurants.

Couche-Tard Reshapes Convenience Store Mix as Consumer Habits Change

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard is shifting store assortments as food, energy drinks and functional products grow while traditional convenience categories soften.

Daily Synopsis: September 2, 2026

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Canadian Tire launches loyalty program with Tim Hortons, Lululemon expands resale program to Canada, City of Edmonton launches shop local campaign, 100+ year Lunenburg women's store closing, Ontario teachers reportedly gouged with Staples pricing, and other news.

Margins, Losses, Surplus: What Food Waste Really Costs Small Businesses

Craig Patterson -
FoodHero is helping independent Canadian retailers turn surplus food into revenue, reduce waste and reach new customers as it expands its platform.

Kit and Ace Relocates at CF Sherway Gardens as Expansion Continues

Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace has relocated at CF Sherway Gardens, moving into a 2,370-square-foot store that CEO David Lui says is performing better.

Gap Sales Surge as Old Navy Reshapes Canadian Store Network

Lee Rivett -
Gap continues its strong sales momentum as Old Navy works to improve performance while reshaping its Canadian store network through closures and new locations.

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IKEA showcases miniature homes in three cities as part of new in-store experience

Mario Toneguzzi -
Miniature homes have been installed in public locations in Melbourne, Chengdu and Beijing as part of the launch of IKEA open house, an in-store program running from late August through September.

Canadian puzzle brand Villager Puzzles builds business around women artists and retail growth

D Spot Dessert Café expands into U.S. with Dallas launch, eyes Houston, Chicago, Nashville and Atlanta

Restaurants Canada welcomes extension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax suspension

Couche-Tard Reshapes Convenience Store Mix as Consumer Habits Change

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Margins, Losses, Surplus: What Food Waste Really Costs Small Businesses

Craig Patterson -
FoodHero is helping independent Canadian retailers turn surplus food into revenue, reduce waste and reach new customers as it expands its platform.

Kit and Ace Relocates at CF Sherway Gardens as Expansion Continues

Gap Sales Surge as Old Navy Reshapes Canadian Store Network

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Dr. Phone Fix reports 32% revenue growth in Q2

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Revenue increased 32% to $3.76 million, compared with $2.86 million in Q2 2025. Approximately 60% of the year-over-year increase was attributable to same-store sales growth. Revenue also increased 19% from Q1 2026.

Canadian economy bounces back in Q2: Statistics Canada

Retail payroll employment declines in June: Statistics Canada

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited sees record full-year Fiscal 2026 results 

Canadian retail sales surpass $74 billion in June: Statistics Canada

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