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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For April 2nd, 2024

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Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day. Here are the top stories from the past several days.

‘Don’t expect any deals:’ Expert says stores may not offer steep discounts on post-Easter chocolate (CTV)

Canada ‘appears likely to skirt a recession’, begin recovering in second half of 2024: report (Ottawa Citizen)

Insolvencies, shifts in consumer behaviour keep liquidators busy (Globe & Mail / subscriber paywall)

Walmart Canada Taps Western Union For Money Transfers (PYMNTS)

Avoiding shrinkflation is difficult, but these shoppers have a few tips (Toronto Sun)

Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts (CityNews)

Unique leather shop in Montreal to close over rent hike (Global)

Businesses say bus lane on Queen Mary Rd. is keeping customers away (Montreal Gazette)

Nespresso opens first store in Nova Scotia at the Halifax Shopping Centre (Yahoo)

Fast-fashion giant Shein to open pop-up shop in Vancouver (CBC)

WHSmith steps foot into Calgary with three airport stores selling electronics and gifts (Travel Business)

Record store opening in town south of Calgary (Western Wheel)

Owner of two Toronto jewelry stores charged with fraud and theft; police believe there may be more victims (Beach Metro Community News)

Montreal-area grocery store helps newcomers learn French (CityNews Montreal)

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DoorDash partners with Empire, Abercrombie & Fitch returning to Calgary's CF Chinook, No Frills opens in Edmonton, Michaels debuts 10-minute custom framing, Artizia opens flagship, and other news.
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Michaels debuts 10-minute custom framing in Canada

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Woodbine Mall CCAA Signals Shift to Redevelopment

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Growth planned for QuickBite Collective brands

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GS25 Rumor Highlights Demand for Asian Convenience Retail in Canada

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