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WestJet, Tim Hortons announce new in-flight coffee and loyalty partnership

Mario Toneguzzi -
The partnership will see WestJet serve a new Tim Hortons coffee blend called Flight Roast on flights that currently offer in-flight refreshments, while members of the two companies' rewards programs will eventually be able to earn points through eligible Tim Hortons purchases.

BCG: Canadian retail spending splits further as higher- and lower-income households diverge

Mario Toneguzzi -
Higher-income buyers place more weight on service and the buying experience, especially for bigger purchases like appliances.

Daily Synopsis: September 16, 2026

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Mine & Yours Marks 13 Years as Luxury Resale Starts Looking More Like, TryCanadian.ca launches as Consumers Search for Canadian Alternatives, Dollarama Q2 sales increase 17.6% y/y to surpass $2 billion, RBC says grocery prices likely to keep rising faster than overall, and other retail news.

Cozey to open first permanent Montreal store as furniture retailer expands physical footprint

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Montreal location is part of a broader expansion that has seen Cozey increase its physical retail presence while also entering new international markets.

RONA names Alain Ménard CEO as J.P. Towner moves to Sycamore Partners advisory role

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company says Towner and Ménard will continue to work closely together during the transition as RONA moves into its next phase of growth.

Amazon invests more than $78 million in pay increases for Canada operations employees  

Mario Toneguzzi -
Amazon is raising its average hourly base wage in Canada to $26.27 per hour — up from $25.27 in 2025 — representing a 4% year-over-year increase. 

Mine & Yours Marks 13 Years as Luxury Resale Starts Looking More Like Luxury Retail

Lee Rivett -
Mine & Yours marks 13 years as the Canadian luxury reseller expands its retail footprint, deepens its Holt Renfrew partnership and builds a business model in which customers increasingly serve as both shoppers and suppliers.

BRP focusing on off-road vehicle market

Mario Toneguzzi -
BRP is planning to introduce a major off-road vehicle innovation every six months over the next four years.

TryCanadian.ca Launches as Consumers Search for Canadian Alternatives to U.S. Brands

Craig Patterson -
TryCanadian.ca launches with more than 900 companies, helping shoppers find Canadian alternatives to U.S. brands as buying habits shift.

eBay Live partners with Toronto International Film Festival

Mario Toneguzzi -
Until September 20 Shop the TIFF Edit will be a dedicated eBay Live destination featuring TIFF-inspired live shopping experiences hosted by sellers, with vintage finds, luxury pieces, statement looks, premiere-worthy fashion and movie-inspired style all up for discovery.

Canada business groups welcome Productivity Mega Deduction as boost to investment

Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants Canada and the Retail Council of Canada welcome the federal government’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction, saying it could spur investment in equipment, technology and infrastructure.

Home Depot Canada Foundation uses Fortnite to raise awareness of youth homelessness

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Home Depot Canada Foundation created a custom Fortnite map and Twitch campaign to raise awareness of youth homelessness and its challenges in Canada.

Dollarama Q2 sales increase 17.6% y/y to surpass $2 billion

Mario Toneguzzi -
Net earnings increased by 8.7% to $349.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, compared to $321.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

RCC Names Walmart and SC Johnson Executives Inaugural Sustainable Leaders of the Year

Craig Patterson -
Retail Council of Canada names Walmart’s Kathleen McLaughlin and SC Johnson’s Fisk Johnson its inaugural Sustainable Leaders of the Year.

RBC says grocery prices likely to keep rising faster than overall inflation in near term

Mario Toneguzzi -
The report said the largest recent spike occurred between 2021 and 2023, when grocery inflation reached its highest level since the early 1980s and food prices rose 11 per cent year-over-year in late 2022.

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WestJet, Tim Hortons announce new in-flight coffee and loyalty partnership

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The partnership will see WestJet serve a new Tim Hortons coffee blend called Flight Roast on flights that currently offer in-flight refreshments, while members of the two companies' rewards programs will eventually be able to earn points through eligible Tim Hortons purchases.

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Dollarama Q2 sales increase 17.6% y/y to surpass $2 billion

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Net earnings increased by 8.7% to $349.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, compared to $321.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

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Empire Company sees Q1 net earnings reach $233 million, a 9.9% y/y increase

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The first quarter had sales of $8.475 billion, an increase of 2.6%; same-store sales growth; food increased by 1.2%; and operating income increased by 7.6%.

Canada loses 42,000 jobs in August: Statistics Canada

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Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs to Impact Food Sector Supply Chains

Sylvain Charlebois -
As counter-tariffs come into effect on September 8, Canadian food processors and retailers brace for economic impacts. This article explores how these tariffs could lead to shrinkflation and affect consumer prices in the near future.

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