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How to protect a clothing brand from fast-fashion dupes: trademarks explained

Fast-fashion dupes exploit a gap many clothing founders misunderstand

Create a Cozy Interiors with Wool Rugs and Dining Room Rugs

There's something undeniably enchanting about stepping into a room that feels warm and inviting, where every detail whispers comfort.

Age-Verified Commerce Is Coming for More of Retail Than You Think

Canadian retail has always had age-restricted categories.

How Digital-First Retailers Are Reshaping the Home Improvement Industry

The home improvement sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digital-first retailers, changing consumer behaviour, and advances in technology.

Daily Synopsis: July 30, 2026

Shoppers Drug Mart Expanding lower-priced fresh food, Aesop expanding Canadian store network, World Cup drove international card use in Canada, Canada Goose reports positive earnings, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: July 29, 2026

Bay Street Video thrives after 33 years as people rediscover DVDs, HEAL Wellness opening first Victoria location, Vancouver bakery proposes 30 storey hotel project, Vancouver 'Villages' plan scrapped, Union claims Alberta flags in Sobeys stores promote separatism as grievance is filed, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 28, 2026

CF Toronto Eaton Centre sees washroom redesigns, grocery sustainability takes centre stage, and Just Cuts expands with location in Ontario.

Retail Price Monitoring: Why Your Business Needs It

If you're employed in the retail sector in Canada, you know that the ground is moving under your feet.

Retail Technology for Multi-Location Operators: How CGS Video Keeps Stores Running Across Georgia and the Southeast US

Walk into the back office of almost any franchise restaurant in the Southeast US and you'll find the same sad shelf.

Is Duty-Free Shopping Actually a Good Deal? A Price Breakdown

Is duty-free shopping actually saving you money? Learn about the price breakdown of alcohol, perfume, electronics, and snacks for travellers.

Why More Canadians Are Travelling Abroad for Hair Transplants: A Cost Comparison

Turkey Hair Transplant Cost vs Canada: The Numbers Explained The Turkey hair transplant cost is well below Canadian pricing. Here is the full comparison, what packages include and what to check first. Why More Canadians Are Travelling Abroad

Daily Synopsis: Jul 27, 2026

Costco marks 50 years, BodyMods expanding in Calgary, Superstore updates Heritage Meadows store, DUER looks to expand despite tariffs, and other news.

Air Canada Amenity Kits Spotlight Canadian Brand Partnerships

Air Canada’s new amenity kits bring together Sahajan and Hunter Amenities, showing how Canadian brand partnerships can create wider business value.

Best GS1 QR Code Generator: Tested for GS1 Compliance

GS1 Digital Link (DL) QR codes are a new type of barcode that combines two functions into one code.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 24, 2026

Local food hubs proposed to address grocery competition, Loblaw brings 'goss' campaign back for Ossfest in Toronto, Toys R Us stores clearning out in Winnipeg, and other news.

Why Retailers Should Attend the Fall Toronto Gift + Home Market

Discover new products, Canadian brands and supplier connections at the Fall Toronto Gift + Home Market, August 9–12 in Toronto.

Why Canadian Retailers Are Rethinking Telecom and IT Procurement as Infrastructure Becomes a Competitive Risk

Canadian retailers are spending more on technology than at any point in the past decade.

Daily Synopsis: July 23, 2026

Organic Traditions expanding, Bramalea City Centre transforming with new tenants, retail sales continue to climb, and other news.

7 Benefits of Managing Sales and Marketing in One CRM Platform

Businesses generate customer data at every stage of the buying journey, from the first marketing email to the final sales call.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 22, 2026

Grocery code reports finds hesitancy to report concerns, Quebec Court of Appeal enforces SSENSE settlement, Happy Belly expanding Yolks to Edmonton's Brewery District, Ariana Grande hosting 'Petal' listening parties in Canadian record stores, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 21, 2026

Toronto mayor looks to ban 'surveillance pricing' in grocery stores, SPUD acquired by US company, French signage law reshapes commercial streets in Quebec, Uniqlo sets opening date for 2nd Winnipeg store, and other news.

Best Home Remodeling Contractors in Sacramento for Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Additions

Home remodeling has become a strategic decision for many Sacramento homeowners.

Who Shopped HBC’s Men’s Floor, and Where They’ve Gone

Environics Analytics examines who shopped Hudson's Bay's men's clothing department and where those customers may have shifted following the retailer's closure.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 20, 2026

Canadians turn to thrift stores, Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canada, HBC auction tied to world's biggest art fraud, KaleMart24 opening store, Flying Tiger opening 3rd GTA store, and other news.

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