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Absolutely Fabrics Expands in Toronto with Summerhill Flagship

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Toronto fashion retailer Absolutely Fabrics is opening a 7,000-square-foot Summerhill flagship, adding menswear and expanding its curated multi-brand concept.

Plaza Retail REIT Draws Takeover Interest as Retail Space Tightens

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Plaza Retail REIT draws takeover interest as tight retail supply, high occupancy and rising rents strengthen its Canadian property portfolio.

Luminaire Authentik Opens Toronto Flagship, Plans Canadian Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Luminaire Authentik has opened a Toronto flagship in the King East Design District as the Quebec lighting manufacturer plans further Canadian expansion.

Montréal tourism season on track for record year as hotel demand, business travel rise

Mario Toneguzzi -
Hotel occupancy reached 82 per cent from May through July, seven percentage points higher than during the same period in 2025.

Leon’s Eyes Western Canada Expansion as The Brick Targets Atlantic Growth

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Leon’s sees expansion opportunities in Western Canada while The Brick targets Atlantic growth as LFL Group adds stores and tests new retail formats.

Daily Synopsis: Aug 13, 2026

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Pajar expands, Metro converting 10 stores to Food Basics, Canadian Tire reports results, Pet Valu aims for 1200 stores, Nespresso unveils new concept store, and other news.

INDOCHINO announces 10 new US showrooms coming in 2027, largest investment in standalone retail in years

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Growth announcement follows six consecutive quarters of positive EBITDA, and a record quarterly EBITDA in Q2 2026

Nespresso Canada continues its boutique transformation with reopening of CF Sherway Gardens

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Sherway Gardens boutique marks the latest milestone in Nespresso Canada's continued investment in retail excellence, following the opening of the Willowbrook boutique in Langley, British Columbia, and the reopening of the Oakridge boutique in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Ste-Foy boutique in Québec City, Québec.

METRO to Convert 10 Ontario Stores to Food Basics

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METRO will convert 10 Ontario Metro stores to Food Basics as value-focused consumers drive stronger demand for discount grocery.

IKEA Canada to launch limited-edition KONSTRUNDA art collection

Mario Toneguzzi -
The KONSTRUNDA collection brings together glass objects, ceramics, furniture and textiles, with IKEA positioning the range as an effort to make art more accessible through everyday home furnishings.

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The Home Depot announces interim management plans while CEO takes temporary medical leave

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At the end of the first quarter, the company operated a total of 2,361 retail stores and over 1,280 SRS locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico.

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From The Desk: Navigating Growth and Resilience in Canadian Retail

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This week in Canadian retail, growth initiatives, rising real estate demands, and strategic leadership shifts highlight sector resilience amid market challenges.

Australian Beef Could Help Keep Canadian Consumers in the Beef Aisle

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Retail Insider “Policy & Regulation Report”: Affordability Promises Collide With Retail Costs

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Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 policy report finds affordability promises colliding with rising compliance, trade, labour and public-safety costs, while grocery property controls and public-store proposals expose how government action is reshaping Canadian retail operations today.

Wholesale and retail sector lead a surge in job growth in July, but level still off from a year ago: Statistics Canada

Slate Grocery REIT reports second-quarter results, citing leasing gains and rent growth potential

Premium Brands reports record second-quarter revenue and earnings, revises 2026 outlook

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Kate Spade New York names Tyla global brand ambassador as artist fronts fall campaign (Video)

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The partnership will see Tyla featured in brand campaigns, social media content and in-store advertising, beginning with the fall campaign and continuing through additional promotional initiatives the company plans to unveil later this summer.

After lengthy search, Calgary Co-op names new CEO

Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada Appoints Renée St-Jean as New Chair

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VIDEO: Foxy Box targets 150 locations as Canadian hair removal franchise prepares for next growth phase

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Canada’s U.S. Alcohol Bans Are Coming Back to Haunt Provinces

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Provincial bans on U.S. alcohol are emerging as a new Canada-U.S. trade flashpoint, writes Sylvain Charlebois, as American lawmakers push for scrutiny of provincial liquor monopolies.

Why visual search is reshaping beauty personalization: Pinterest (Opinion)

Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

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