NEWS BRIEFS

Taco Bell Canada brings back two menu favourites, debuts Quesarito

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The menu additions draw on different periods in Taco Bell's history, with the Meximelt associated with the 1980s, the Caramel Apple Empanada with the 2000s and the Quesarito previously available in markets including the United States and Spain.

Subway Canada launches under-$5 menu as consumers weigh lunch costs

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The company’s inaugural State of Lunch Report also found that while lunch remains important to Canadian workers, affordability, convenience, freshness and quality are increasingly factors in decisions about what — and whether — to eat during the workday.

Huda Beauty teams with Cardi B on new Ultra Snatched makeup collection

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The launch campaign, called "Snatched Baddies," features Kattan and Cardi B and is rolling out across social media, digital channels and stores.

Burger King Canada launches fundraising campaign for youth education

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The “Support Your Local Scholars” campaign will raise money for the Burger King Foundation, which provides educational scholarships and classroom supplies for children in local communities.

RONA Foundation launches annual fundraising campaign targeting $500,000

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The RONA Foundation was established in 1998 and focuses on improving the quality of life of Canadians in need by helping revitalize living environments or making housing more accessible.

Doritos launches rolled tortilla chips exclusively in Canada

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PepsiCo Canada said the launch is aimed at consumers seeking a combination of flavour and texture, with the rolled shape designed to provide a different eating experience from traditional tortilla chips.

Freshii expands Canadian menu with new Heartii Salads

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The menu expansion combines vegetables and protein in three different salad offerings, including a plant-based option and a higher-protein version, according to the company.

SHEIN planning four-day pop-up in downtown Montreal

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The pop-up showcases SHEIN's top selections for Fall/Winter 2026, bringing the season's style forecast to life through six curated trend installations showcasing the key aesthetics shaping the months ahead.

Garnier Canada expands Toronto Blue Jays partnership through 2028

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The multi-year agreement follows the first year of the collaboration in 2025 and will include national storytelling, digital and social content, contests, product discovery opportunities and select in-stadium activations during the baseball season.

Subway Canada brings back original artisan flatbread after customer demand

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The company said the decision follows an outpouring of requests and social-media discussion from Canadians after the flatbread was removed from its menu.

Squishmallows fragrances expand into Canada through Sephora

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Squishmallows launched in 2017 and has sold more than 600 million plush units worldwide.

Tre Stelle targets grocery-shopping habits with cream cheese campaign

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The campaign is built around encouraging consumers to reconsider an everyday grocery choice rather than automatically purchasing the same product.

Rexall launches weekly 20% discount for eligible health-care workers

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The Healthcare Hero Thursdays program begins Aug. 20 and is available to eligible health-care professionals who are members of Rexall's Be Well program.

Old Dutch Foods opens energy-efficient facility in P.E.I.

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Its solar power system includes an array spanning approximately 160 metres and is expected to generate about 40 kilowatts of power.

EQ Bank launches 25-million-point PC Optimum giveaway and in-store campaign

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The campaign follows EQ Bank's role as the exclusive financial services partner of the PC Optimum loyalty program and is part of what the bank describes as a broader effort to connect its banking services with the everyday activities of loyalty-program members.

WeCook partners with chef Chuck Hughes on four-week back-to-school menu

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The collaboration comes as WeCook continues to expand its ready-to-eat meal business. The company says it has grown by 1,000 per cent since 2020 and has created more than 600 jobs.

Insolvencies on the rise in Canada: report

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Management of Companies and Enterprises; Accommodation and Food Services; and Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction registered the largest increases in the number of insolvencies.

bb.q Chicken launches Felix-backed menu item across Canada

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The launch gives bb.q Chicken a new product tied directly to its marketing partnership with the K-pop performer. The company said additional campaigns featuring Felix are planned both online and in its restaurants.

Taco Bell brings Enchirito to Canada in limited Southwestern Ontario test

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Rather than introduce the item across its Canadian network, Taco Bell Canada is using the Southwestern Ontario launch as a controlled test of demand and restaurant operations.

Neighbourly Pharmacy continues to grow, acquiring 7 more pharmacies

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National footprint of 332 pharmacies across Canada.

CF Markville brings the Thrill of the Track to Markham families with interactive racing simulator experience

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Markham native Demi Chalkias - professional racer, Radical Cup Canada competitor, and the groundbreaking first mother to compete in the series - will make special guest appearances.

EMERGE Commerce reports preliminary results for Q2 with revenue hike

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Revenue expected to be between $9.0M and $9.1M vs. $8.5M

Tim Hortons Camp Day raises $12.7 million for youth charity

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The company said the annual fundraiser, held July 15, brings the total amount raised through Camp Day since its launch to $287.7 million.

A&W to donate $2 from every Teen Burger sold on Aug. 20 to MS Canada

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The campaign represents one of A&W's long-running national charitable initiatives and builds on a partnership that began in 2008.

Red Apple stores set to celebrate 4 grand openings on August 14

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From Saskatchewan to British Columbia to Ontario, four communities are getting ready to celebrate - Esterhazy welcomes its newly converted Red Apple, while Revelstoke, Blind River and Fort Nelson unveil freshly renovated stores.

RioCan Sells 50% Share in FourFifty The Well to Woodbourne Capital for $188 Million

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has divested its 50% stake in FourFifty The Well in Toronto to Woodbourne Capital for $188 million. This marks a strategic move as RioCan focuses on its core retail operations while Woodbourne gains full ownership of the rental tower.

Tim Hortons’ Camp Day returns July 15 with coffee sales supporting youth charity

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The restaurant chain said the one-day fundraising initiative has raised more than $275 million since expanding nationally in 1991 to support the foundation's youth development programs.

KITS Eyecare reports preliminary second quarter 2026 results with record revenue of $58.2 million

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Glasses Revenue expanded approximately 50.6% year-over-year to $10.8 million.

Vaughan Mills Celebrates New Playdium with Kia Nurse Appearance and Interactive Activation

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Vaughan Mills is celebrating the opening of its new Playdium with the Swish & Strike activation and a special appearance by Toronto Tempo star Kia Nurse, highlighting the growing role of experiential retail in Canadian shopping centres.

Chick-fil-A announces new restaurant in Orleans to open June 25

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Chick-fil-A’s first Ottawa-area location opened in 2024.

New Value Village thrift store opens in North Vancouver

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Spanning more than 16,000 square feet, the store features a bright, organized layout with thousands of items added to the sales floor daily.

Rexall launches weight management program with virtual care and medication delivery

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The program is designed to provide patients with personalized care plans and ongoing support without requiring in-person visits, as part of a broader effort to expand access to healthcare services.

Farm Boy continues to grow in Ottawa with new Findlay Creek location

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Farm Boy has opened its 53rd store at 4828 Bank Street in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek neighbourhood.

Miik, Cheekbone Beauty to host joint live show supporting Indigenous education

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The collaboration brings together two woman-led businesses that say they share a focus on sustainability and community support.

No Frills opens Brockville location, marking 200th store in Ontario

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No Frills has opened a Brockville location at 2 Windsor Drive, marking its 200th store in Ontario with a new hybrid timber and steel format.

A&W brings back iconic Root Beer Float for limited time

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A&W is Canada's original burger chain with over 1,100+ restaurants.

Moosehead Breweries launches “Canada in a Can”

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Designed with a bold red lid and maple leaf tab, the limited-edition cans bring a distinctly Canadian visual identity to every sip.

Planet Fitness to open location inside Medicine Hat Walmart

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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.

Roku launches new Soccer Zone in Canada

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The Soccer Zone includes full access to this summer’s live soccer matches available through subscriptions to TSN, RDS, and Crave, in one simple, centralized hub on Roku devices

BarBURRITO launches “bold” new brand platform

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The campaign affirms barBURRITO's commitment to serving fresh, made-to-order food every day across its growing network of restaurants.

Subaru Canada announces new Chairman, President and CEO

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Headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 96 authorized dealers across Canada.

EY study finds Canadians using AI in daily life despite concerns over trust and security

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AI use has become common across a range of activities, from travel planning and customer service interactions to health information and smart-device management.

National standard introduced to help organizations measure food loss and waste

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The standard establishes common terminology and offers guidance on developing food loss and waste measurement plans.

Kinton Ramen rolls out fully digital loyalty program tied to app

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The move brings the long-running customer rewards program into a unified digital format and links participation directly to the Kinton Ramen app.

KD launches cheesecake dessert in first expansion beyond dinner category

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The launch comes as food companies continue experimenting with nostalgic flavours and unconventional combinations aimed at younger consumers.

McCain report finds fries top potato choice across 11-country consumer survey

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78 per cent of respondents globally said fries would improve their mood.

Big League Food Company launches Shopify-powered wholesale platform for Ontario retailers

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The platform gives retailers access to more than 700 Canadian products, along with real-time inventory updates and order tracking.

A Way Home Canada, Home Depot Canada Foundation bring youth homelessness campaign to Parliament Hill

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The advocacy campaign reflects a broader push by the organizations to position youth homelessness prevention as a long-term policy and systems issue.

Haven Greens launches ready-to-eat salad kits as greenhouse expansion plans continue

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The company also said it is on track to reach net-zero operations by 2027 as it continues expanding production.

A&W to launch first smash burger nationwide as chain expands menu offering

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A&W said the product rollout is aimed at bringing the smash burger format to locations across the country as consumer interest in the style grows.
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