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Mario Toneguzzi

Mario Toneguzzi, based in Calgary, has more than 40 years experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, faith, city and breaking news, and business. He is the Co-Editor-in-Chief with Retail Insider in addition to working as a freelance writer and consultant in communications and media relations/training. Mario was named as a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert in 2024.
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Retail sales dip to just under $70 billion in September: Statistics Canada

Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were relatively unchanged in September.
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New report from Destination Vancouver shows events generated more than $544 million in economic output for Vancouver in 2024

Events played a vital role in Vancouver's economy, contributing to $338 million in direct spending in 2024.
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District Ventures Capital makes landmark investment in Huha Underwear

The Vancouver-based brand, founded in 2019 by Alexa Suter is rapidly redefining health, comfort, and performance in the underwear category.
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Black Friday set to surge as Canadians shop smarter for 2025: RCC

Holiday gift spending budgets remains stable at $975, but consumers are approaching purchases in 2025 with remarkable precision.
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Skip and Food Banks Canada expand Sixth Annual Giving Tuesday campaign to meet record food bank demand

This year's campaign follows a landmark 2024 effort that saw more than more than $1.6M raised for Food Banks Canada which enabled 3.2 million meals
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CIBC launches unique gallery space at Toronto Pearson

The Ambition Collection is a celebration of Canadian innovation, resilience, and small business success stories, offering travellers the chance to shop locally even while on the go.
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Staples Canada’s 2025 Annual School Supply Drive surpasses $1-Million goal

Running from July 28 through September 28, the 2025 annual Staples School Supply Drive invited customers at Staples stores across Canada to add donations to their purchases in support of the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (Ontario) and United Way Centraide (rest of Canada).
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Kinton Ramen plans major expansion across Canada

Kinton Ramen has transformed the ramen dining scene since opening its first standalone location in 2012.
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Manitobah opens permanent store in Saskatoon’s Midtown

As the company enters the winter season, Manitobah now operates seven stores. 
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Optimism slowly coming back ahead of holiday season: CFIB

The CFIB reports a boost in small business confidence to 55.5 index points. Learn what this means for the holiday season.
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Canadian consumers looking for value this holiday shopping season: Accenture report

Retailers are going to need to think and act more strategically to bring value to consumers this year.
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Canadian Toy Association announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Canadian Toy Industry Hall of Fame celebrates individuals whose exceptional achievements and contributions have made a lasting impact on the toy industry in Canada and beyond.
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Shifting consumer behaviour over Christmas shopping: Lightspeed Commerce

Black Friday isn’t just a U.S. export,  it’s Canada’s new retail reset.
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Metro sees annual sales growth of 3.7%

For the year, net earnings rose by 9.4% for Metro.
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Conestoga Mall welcomes new retailers

Ardene and Chipotle join the tenant mix at Conestoga Mall.
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GoodLeaf Farms raises $52 Million for Canadian capacity expansion and new Agricultural Centre of Excellence 

The past year was transformational for GoodLeaf Farms, marked by accelerated growth and a sharp increase in demand for its Canadian-grown baby greens, microgreens, and blends across Canada.
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AI increasingly handling more customer service cases: Salesforce report

81% of Canadian service professionals using AI say it’s making them more productive, says Salesforce.
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Black Friday dominated 2024 holiday spending, Moneris data shows; will it lead again in 2025?

Moneris data shows Black Friday was Canada’s busiest shopping day in 2024, driven by early deals and delivery concerns. See key 2025 holiday retail and fraud trends.
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Panago Pizza launches refreshed brand and menu

The company was founded in 1986 and has 170 locations across the country.
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Sweet Bella Chocolates and Phil & Sebastian Coffee announce new partnership

Sweet Bella’s handcrafted chocolates will be available at select Phil & Sebastian Coffee locations across Calgary.
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eBay releases 2025 Recommerce Report

The report reveals a broad movement propelled not just by affordability, but by sustainability, self-expression, and community values.
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Uber report indicates $13.6B boost to Canada’s economy in 2024

The Uber platform contributes to Canada’s wider economic ecosystem by increasing local spending and supporting supply chains tied to platform activity.
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Canadian inflation eases in October: Statistics Canada

Slower growth in grocery prices further contributed to the deceleration in the CPI in October.
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Emerging Trends in Canadian Real Estate 2026: Growth in Rentals, Retail & Seniors’ Housing

The report said grocery anchored/open-air retail continues to outperform.
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Q3 2025 Canadian consumer insolvencies climb 4.8% year-over-year, reaching highest level since 2009

Behind these numbers are Canadians who continue to struggle to balance daily expenses with mounting debt obligations.
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