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La Canadienne Showcases City Dry Tech in FW24 Line

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La Canadienne's Fall Winter 2024 collection spotlights its innovative City Dry technology, blending style and functionality for urban shoppers.

goop Beauty Expands at Holt Renfrew Across Canada

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Gwyneth Paltrow's goop Beauty line launches exclusively at Holt Renfrew, bringing clean beauty innovation to Canadian consumers.

RCC Retail Sustainability 2024: Leading Retail into a Circular Future

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RCC’s Retail Sustainability 2024 Conference on October 16, 2024, at the Toronto Congress Centre, brings together retail leaders to tackle sustainability challenges.

Pace of inflation slows in August: Statistics Canada

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose two per cent on a year-over-year basis in August and down from a 2.5 per cent gain in July

Retail industry undergoing financial stress: Equifax

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The slowdown in consumer credit card spending and increased missed credit payments may have a direct impact on retail businesses as we enter the holiday season

SecondShop launches innovative e-commerce platform to help Canadians combat rising cost of living

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SecondShop is a nationally distributed, Toronto-based online re-commerce platform that offers overstock and open-box home goods directly from retailers and manufacturers at reduced prices, promoting sustainability and accessibility in consumer goods

Home Hardware Honors 18 Stores for Exceptional Performance

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Home Hardware recognizes 18 top-performing stores at annual awards, with Shepherd's Home Hardware Building Centre winning Store of the Year.

Healthy Planet set to open its 3rd location in London

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Healthy Planet, Canada's largest health and wellness e-commerce website and one of Canada’s largest health and wellness store chains, is opening a new 18,000-square-foot...

JOLT powers up Toronto: Free EV charging hits Canada

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Poised to reshape the EV landscape across the country, ensuring that charging is accessible, equitable, and seamlessly integrated into daily routines.

Beertown Public House continues to expand as they prepare to open a second London location

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The new Beertown location will feature a spacious dining room and an inviting outdoor patio, providing a vibrant setting for craft beer enthusiasts, food lovers, and anyone looking for a great time out

Only 18% of business owners would advise someone to start a business right now: CFIB

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More than 830,000 small businesses would benefit from a reduction of the small business tax rate to eight per cent from nine per cent.

RONA celebrates 85 years in style

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It all began in 1939, when a group of retailers founded the buying group Les Marchands en Quincaillerie ltée, which later adopted the name RONA, in tribute to partners Rolland Dansereau and Napoléon Piotte

Loblaw tests body cameras for employee safety

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Loblaw pilots Axon body-worn cameras in Calgary stores, leveraging advanced technology to combat retail violence and boost employee safety.

TD Bank unveils E-commerce platform for small businesses

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TD Bank partners with BigCommerce to launch an e-commerce platform, challenging Shopify's dominance in the Canadian market.

Lolë Brands acquires cycling apparel brand Louis Garneau Sports

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Global brand Lolë strengthens its position in sportswear by acquiring Louis Garneau Sports, including Garneau, Sugoi, and Sombrio brands.

Giant Tiger Expands Footprint with Camrose Store

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Canadian discount retailer Giant Tiger expands in Canada with new Camrose store, addressing consumer affordability issues.

Mississauga Walmart workers join Unifor

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Workers at Walmart's Mississauga warehouse vote to join Unifor, marking the company's first unionized warehouse in Canada.

McDonald’s Tests Cash-Capable Digital Kiosks

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McDonald's introduces new digital ordering stations that accept cash, reducing reliance on human cashiers and reshaping fast-food service.

Dr. Oetker Celebrates Decade of Pizza Production in London

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Dr. Oetker marks 10 years of pizza production in London, Ontario, highlighting its impact on Canada's agri-food industry and local economy.

Metro Supply Chain Unifies Brand, Strengthens Position

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Metro Supply Chain Inc. integrates SCI, enhancing its global logistics capabilities and expanding its service offerings.

VIDEO: Value Village Boutique opens in downtown Calgary

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Value Village opens its first boutique concept in downtown Calgary, offering curated second-hand fashion and decor for style-conscious urban shoppers.

Three new restaurants to open in Montreal’s Maestria Condominiums project (Photos)

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Le Cochon Dingue will open its doors in the spring of 2025

Unified Commerce Reshapes Retail Landscape

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Retailers adopt unified commerce strategies to enhance customer experiences and boost sales across multiple channels.

Dolce Vita opens 1st Canadian flagship store at Royalmount (Photos)

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Dolce Vita's first flagship outside of the United States joins a 'test store' that opened at Metropolis at Metrotown last year.

Cadillac Fairview hosts Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

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Cadillac Fairview celebrates Chinese culture with Mid-Autumn Festival events at CF Markville and CF Richmond Centre, targeting locals.

UNIQLO opens latest store at Montreal’s Royalmount (Photos)

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UNIQLO has opened its fifth Quebec store at Montreal's new Royalmount shopping centre, continuing its expansion in Canada with plans for additional store openings

Loblaw launching second ‘Get to Give Days’ campaign 

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Loblaw Companies Limited is launching its second Get to Give Days campaign from September 12-15. During this time, the company said it will donate a portion of...

Marie Kondo partners with Transformer Table to showcase space-saving furniture

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Transformer Table partners with organizing guru Marie Kondo in strategic move to boost smart furniture market share. Collaboration set to run through 2024.

Birks opens new store concept at Royalmount (Photos)

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Luxury jeweler Birks has unveiled a new store concept at Montreal's Royalmount shopping centre, inspired by Canadian landscapes and heritage, to celebrate its 145th anniversary

No Frills to open small-format store in Toronto’s Entertainment District

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Toronto's entertainment district welcomes a small-format No Frills store, creating 50 jobs and offering low-cost groceries to residents and visitors alike.

7-Eleven Canada ordered to pay $907,000 in damages for customer accident

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7-Eleven Canada faces nearly $1 million payout after customer's fall in store parking lot leads to years of health issues.

Lee’s Donuts Lands at Vancouver Airport

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Local favorite Lee's Donuts opens new location at Vancouver International Airport, expanding its sweet offerings to travelers.

Jeff Kinnaird exits Home Depot to take helm at Peak Group

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Jeff Kinnaird, former Home Depot executive, appointed President and CEO of Peak Group, signaling new era for Canadian retail supplier.

Protein Candy Super Candy Launches in Canada

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Protein Candy launches revolutionary "super candy" in Canada, offering high protein, low sugar, and great taste for health-conscious consumers.

Apple Launches AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2

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Apple introduces groundbreaking hearing health features in new AirPods, offering prevention, awareness, and assistance.

Thinner, Smarter, More Powerful Apple Watch Series 10

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Apple's latest smartwatch pushes boundaries with advanced health features and sleek design, catering to tech-savvy Canadians.

iPhone 16 is Apple’s New Era of Intelligent Smartphones

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Apple's iPhone 16 ushers in a new era of AI-powered devices, promising enhanced user experiences and capabilities.

Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Pro: A Leap in Smartphone Innovation

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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max debut with larger displays, advanced AI features, and improved cameras, setting new standards in smartphone technology.

Eataly Brings Italian Street Food to Toronto Locations

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Eataly launches "Icons of Eataly: Street Food" series, featuring new menu items and local food maker collaborations in Eataly's Toronto locations.

Bo’s Coffee Eyes Canadian Market in Global Expansion

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Philippine coffee chain Bo's Coffee plans global expansion, with Canada as a key target for future growth.

Specsavers partners with astronaut Chris Hadfield in Canadian marketing campaign 

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Specsavers partners with Chris Hadfield to address eye health negligence in Canada, revealed by recent Leger study.

Beyond Wokeness: Molson Coors and John Deere’s EDI Reboot In Food [Op-Ed]

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Molson Coors and John Deere have discontinued their equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programs in favour of a "more comprehensive approach," signalling a potential shift in how corporations balance inclusivity with financial sustainability and effectiveness.

Crestpoint acquires 50% interest in three building Loblaw portfolio

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Crestpoint's total assets under management is $10.4 billion and 38.3 million square feet

Retail sales drop in June: Statistics Canada

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the largest decline in dollar terms came from lower sales of motor vehicles (-8.4%)

7-Eleven Owner Rejects Couche-Tard’s Takeover Bid

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Seven & i Holdings, 7-Eleven's parent company, declines Alimentation Couche-Tard's takeover bid, citing undervaluation and regulatory concerns.

North West Company Boosts Dividend Amid Strong Q2 Performance

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North West Company reports 4.6% sales increase and 2.6% dividend hike in Q2 2024, driven by Canadian operations growth.

Long & McQuade Founder Jack Long Dies at 95

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Jack Long, founder of Canada's largest music retail chain Long & McQuade, has passed away at 95, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.

Rennaï debuts 1st location at Montreal’s Royalmount

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New beauty retailer Rennaï opens first store in Montreal's Royalmount, offering holistic self-care experience with over 175 brands.

Costco Breaks Ground on 4th Winnipeg Location

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Costco begins construction on a new 166,894-square-foot store in Winnipeg, expanding its Canadian presence amidst global growth.

Golfworld to Launch Golf Complexes Across Quebec

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Golfworld Montreal Golf Complex brings innovative golf entertainment to Quebec, featuring luxury mini-golf, simulators, and training facilities.
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