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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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Reitmans sees slight revenue growth in Q1

Comparable sales, which include e-commerce net revenues, were up 0.3%.
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Foodtastic acquires Kinton Ramen: CEO Interview

Foodtastic is a leading Canadian restaurant franchisor with a portfolio of 30 diverse brands and over 1,200 establishments across the country.
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Groupe Dynamite posts 37% revenue growth and 4-year high gross margin in Q1

Retail sales per square foot increased by 32.4% compared to Q1 2025, reaching $1,001 in Q1 2026.
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Interac survey finds single Canadians are bearing the brunt of rising grocery costs

Nearly eight in 10 (77 per cent) Canadians who live solo say their grocery bill keeps climbing no matter what they do.
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Checkout.com report finds consumer interest in AI shopping outpacing trust and merchant readiness

33 per cent of consumers expect at least 10 per cent of their purchases to be driven by AI within the next year.
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FIFA World Cup: Business risks Canadians may not be thinking about

Many small businesses and homeowners may not realize the liability, insurance and fraud risks that can come with temporary spikes in tourism and side-hustle activity tied to major events like this.
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Canadians feeling effects of recession before it was confirmed: Harris & Partners

95.2% of Canadians say rising costs have impacted their finances.
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Pharmasave launches Blue Rewards program at participating stores across Canada

Canadians are increasingly looking to loyalty programs to help manage everyday expenses, with 78 per cent of respondents saying such programs help them save money on essential purchases.
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Rack Attack and RealTruck announce ‘revolutionary’ retail partnership

The partnership will see official RealTruck ‘store-in-store’ retail shops installed in all 45 Rack Attack locations across North America.
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Gem Studio brings hands-on jewelry making to Calgary CF Chinook Centre

Gem Studio is an experiential jewelry brand that allows guests to design and handcraft their own custom pieces.
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Canadians missing out on rewards: Majority fail to maximize loyalty programs, survey finds

85% of rewards members say they at least try to maximize their rewards, yet only 40% actively optimize wherever possible.
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Small Business Burnout: Bluevine finds 2 in 3 owners lose sleep over financial stress

Nearly three-fourths (71%) of small business owners report moderate to extremely high financial stress.
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UNIQLO launches collection with Italian designer Francesco Risso

The collection explores the idea of accessible clothing carrying imagination at scale.
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The New Retail Risk Strategy: Better Employee Experience: Citation Canada (Opinion)

23% of employed Canadians reported their workplace was not psychologically safe, while 24% said they experienced burnout “most of the time” or “always.”
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Household net worth rises in the face of volatile equity markets: Statistics Canada

On a per capita basis, household net worth increased from $442,896 to $448,433 in the first quarter of 2026.
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Planet Fitness to open location inside Medicine Hat Walmart

The new club will feature 16,000 square feet of fitness space with a wide selection of cardio and strength equipment, including plate-loaded strength equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and more.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Expected to Drive Billions in Retail Spending Across North America, Industry Experts Say

Brands are responding in big ways across almost every category, from beauty to luxury to food and beverage.
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Canadians driving surge in event-led travel as domestic bookings jump 15%: Flight Centre

Travellers are prioritizing meaningful experiences and exploring destinations closer to home.
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Roots reports Q1 sales growth of 6.5% to $42.6 million

Net loss totaled ($10.1) million, as compared to ($7.9) million in Q1 2025.
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SportChek opens Canada’s first-ever floating futsal pitch on Toronto Waterfront

SportChek Harbourfront FC brings together free public programming, interactive fan experiences, community play spaces and retail activations inspired by the growing excitement surrounding soccer in Canada.
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Good Earth Coffeehouse opens at University of Alberta Hospital

Good Earth Coffeehouse is a network of authentic coffeehouses with over 50 locations across Canada.
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Federal government launches National Food Security Strategy

With the average transaction sitting at approximately $12 per person, restaurants provide an accessible source of nourishment for millions of Canadians.
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Dollarama sees more than 21% year-over-year sales growth in Q1, surpassing $1.8 billion

Net earnings increased by 10.4% to $302.3 million, resulting in a 13.3% increase in diluted net earnings per common share to $1.11, compared to $0.98.
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Advertising influencing people to place a bet: CPA Canada

“You can’t hide from it; gambling ads are everywhere."
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Pinterest sports trend report shows surge in women’s sports fashion and beauty trends

The La Roche Posay activation will run until July 22. 
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