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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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Johnnie Walker releases Sabrina Carpenter film directed by Damien Chazelle (Video)

The new film extends Johnnie Walker’s multi-year partnership with Sabrina Carpenter and builds on the whisky brand’s broader global music strategy.
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Toronto floating sauna operator reopens waterfront site, expands to Ottawa

SAUN°A will operate its Toronto floating sauna and cold plunge location through May 2027 while launching a second site in Ottawa this fall.
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INDOCHINO opens second new-concept showroom in Greater Philadelphia

The 1,200-square-foot Cherry Hill Mall location expands INDOCHINO’s presence in the Philadelphia market, offering made-to-measure menswear and womenswear.
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Andriani Marks First Anniversary of $55M Canadian Manufacturing Facility in London, Ontario

Italian food innovator Andriani marks one year of Canadian manufacturing in London, Ontario, with a $55-million investment and plans for North American growth.
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Canadian Retailers Face Cautious Holiday Shoppers and Inventory Risks Ahead of Black Friday 2026: Hennick

With Canadian holiday spending expected to fall 14%, retail expert Alex Hennick discusses Black Friday trends, consumer price sensitivity and inventory management challenges heading into 2027.
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Pet Valu sees Q3 revenue reach close to $300 million

Pet Valu opened 7 new stores and ended the quarter with 882 stores across the network.
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Visualping Study Finds One-Third of Canadian Black Friday Deals in 2025 Were Cheaper Earlier in the Season

Visualping’s 2025 analysis of 2,500+ products reveals misleading Black Friday discounts at Canadian retailers, with some items costing 37% more than their earlier seasonal lows.
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Italian Menswear Brand Lubiam Targets Canadian Growth Through Harry Rosen Partnership

Italian menswear maker Lubiam plans to expand in Canada through Harry Rosen and independent retailers, targeting demand for premium tailoring and contemporary menswear.
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CIBC says retailers and wholesalers may absorb higher costs, limiting Canadian inflation

CIBC economists say elevated retail and wholesale profit margins could help shield Canadian consumers from rising business costs and temper inflation in 2027.
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CT REIT reports property revenue hike to $161.3 million in Q3

Net income however for CT REIT declined by 5.8% to $110.3 million from $117.1 million last year.
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Haleon Canada Launches Health House to Boost Consumer Health Literacy and Self-Care Confidence

Haleon Canada’s Health House brought Advil, Centrum, Sensodyne and other brands together in Toronto to help Canadians build health knowledge and confidence in everyday self-care.
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How Oori Noa Founder Hanna Kim-Yoo Uses AI to Manage Cash Flow and Grow Her Kidswear Business

Oori Noa founder Hanna Kim-Yoo uses Intuit Intelligence AI tools to manage expenses, improve cash flow visibility and make smarter inventory and growth decisions.
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Quince launches largest marketing campaign in Canada with David Schwimmer partnership (Video)

The Canadian campaign features a 60-second film starring David Schwimmer and a dedicated media investment as the retailer builds brand awareness following its 2026 market entry.
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Canadian lifestyle brand Medium opens first retail store at CF Chinook Centre in Calgary

The watch brand, relaunched by entrepreneur Darren Bondar, is testing a standalone retail concept with a 1,600-square-foot location operating through the holiday season.
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How Canadian Brands Can Use Digital Out-of-Home Advertising to Reach Sports Fans Beyond Game Day: Vistar Media

Vistar Media’s Scott Mitchell explains how DOOH advertising helps Canadian brands connect with sports fans through relevant, location-based campaigns beyond traditional broadcasts and sponsorships.
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Roku Canada Launches Hockey Zone to Simplify Sports Streaming and Attract Advertisers

Roku Canada’s Hockey Zone brings live games, hockey movies and documentaries together, creating new content discovery and advertising opportunities.
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Canadians Are Tipping Less, but Guest Recognition Could Help Restaurants Increase Tips: Guestologie

Guestologie data from more than 600,000 restaurant tables finds personalized guest recognition is associated with higher tips, offering restaurants a way to build loyalty as tipping declines.
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Calgary retail vacancy holds at 3% as suburban centres tighten and downtown supply grows: Barclay Street

Barclay Street Real Estate's third-quarter 2026 report finds Calgary's suburban retail markets remain tight, while new ground-floor developments push vacancy higher downtown.
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Cozey to open fifth Canadian store at West Edmonton Mall

Montreal-based furniture retailer Cozey will open a 5,385-square-foot store at West Edmonton Mall on Nov. 20, expanding its Alberta presence ahead of further North American growth in 2027.
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Beertown opens 13th Ontario location in Peterborough as Charcoal Group advances $25M expansion

Beertown's new Peterborough restaurant marks the first completed project in Charcoal Group's $25-million Ontario expansion, with locations planned for Richmond Hill and St. Catharines.
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Dr. Oetker Taps Gen Z Creativity With Crowd-Sourced Ristorante Pizza Campaign

Dr. Oetker engages younger Canadian consumers through creator-led pizza experiments, interactive Twitch livestreams and sampling events at Toronto-area universities.
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Calgary Winter Market to open at Eau Claire Plaza Nov. 19

Calgary’s inaugural Winter Market will feature more than 35 wooden chalets, a heated Brauhaus tent, live entertainment and seasonal activities through Dec. 24.
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Kamik relaunches brand with focus on Canadian heritage and bad-weather footwear (Video)

Quebec-based bootmaker Kamik is repositioning its brand around bad-weather footwear, introducing new product categories and a campaign highlighting its Canadian manufacturing heritage.
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Montréal holiday markets expect nearly one million visitors as Enchanted Circuit expands

Montréal's Enchanted Circuit returns Nov. 13 with three holiday markets, more than 100 local artisans, 35 food vendors and 300 free activities.
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Harnois Énergies adds parcel pickup and return services at more than 100 Proxi stores

Harnois Énergies has partnered with Penguin Pickup and Purolator to offer parcel collection and returns at more than 100 Proxi convenience stores across Eastern Canada.
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