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VIDEO: Love Ur Curls founder Sahar Saidi eyes retail expansion after decade of DTC growth

The company was born out of personal frustration with the lack of effective products for curly hair.

Eat Chips Every Day, Snackish launches across North America

Snackish is available now nationwide at Target across the U.S and at Loblaws and Whole Foods across Canada.

Canadian cardholder spending holds up but momentum eases: RBC report

Clothing, shoes and related apparel remained a notable source of strength with spending rising 1.8%, and maintaining a 1% three-month average gain.

RONA publishes its 2025 Sustainable Development Report

Nearly 2,000 tonnes of products were brought back by customers for recycling.

Le Creuset Expands to Park Royal as Canadian Strategy Evolves

Le Creuset will open its 13th Canadian store at Park Royal in West Vancouver, continuing a retail strategy focused on premium lifestyle destinations, experiential store formats, and selective expansion.

Specsavers Canada becomes an official partner of the Toronto Blue Jays

The partnership includes Specsavers as the Blue Jays presenting sponsor of the Strike Zone Challenge, based on the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 17, 2026

Tesoro grocery store shuts in Edmonton after less than 2 years, Shindico begins preleasing Winnipeg centre, Pret a Manger opens at YVR Airport, Oakridge Park Skytrain connection anticipated, and other news.

Fresh St. Market to Become Grocery Anchor for CF Richmond Centre Redevelopment

Fresh St. Market will open its first Richmond location at CF Richmond Centre in Summer 2027, bringing a grocery anchor to the mixed-use redevelopment as residential density and retail expansion continue.

Cineplex Opens Playdium at Vaughan Mills with Most Attractions in Canada

Cineplex has opened a 24,000-square-foot Playdium at Vaughan Mills featuring the most attractions of any Playdium in Canada.

Casavogue Announces Big Summer Sale and Exclusive VIP Shopping Event

Casavogue launches its Big Summer Sale with discounts of 30% to 50% off and invites customers to an exclusive VIP event on June 20 and 21.

Parliament rises without delivering for small businesses – again: CFIB

Nearly three in four (73%) of small firms say they don't feel supported by the federal government.

Calgary-area Taza development announces unique McDonald’s restaurant at Buffalo Run

A new McDonald's at Buffalo Run in Taza will be the first in Alberta designed with guidance from the Tsuut'ina-Taza Cultural Advisory Working Group.

Blue Rewards partners with Dollarama

Blue Rewards members with a linked payment card can earn Points on qualifying purchases of $20 or more at more than 1,700 Dollarama stores nationwide.

SalonCentric Canada to acquire Cantin Beauté assets in Quebec

The deal will add 25 professional-only stores and 132 employees to SalonCentric Canada’s operations, strengthening L’Oréal Canada’s distribution network in Quebec and broadening access to professional salon products across the country.

Marc Cain Eyes Canadian Expansion Under New Leadership

Marc Cain plans Canadian expansion under Jessica R’Bibo as the German fashion brand targets growth through premium malls and quiet luxury.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 16, 2026

Dollarama launches loyalty program with BMO, Leon's acquires remaining interest in Edmonton DC, INS Market expands to 5 TTC stations, Sherwood Park's JACEK Chocolates named best candy store, and other news

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