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IKEA introduces meatball-flavoured lollipops

The meatball-flavoured lollipop is not an IKEA product but the result of a creative collaboration with Chupa Chups. It will be available for tasting only and will not be sold.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 9, 2026

Ikea bringing meatball-flavoured lollipops to stores, Birks secures loan for store renos, Lego opening store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, T&T Supermarket to begin construction in Burnaby's Brentwood, and other news.

UNIQLO announces 5 new Canadian store openings for Fall 2026

With these five new stores, UNIQLO's Canadian network will grow to 42 locations.

Royal de Versailles Builds Multi-Brand Luxury Hub on Bloor Street

Royal de Versailles unveils a major Bloor Street renovation including new Tudor and Omega boutiques in Toronto.

Stockouts push shoppers to competitors as loyalty erodes, DOSS study finds

Out-of-stock products are costing brands more than a single sale.

Canadian Franchise Association to Mark World Franchise Day

The franchise industry in Canada contributed over $143 billion to the national GDP in 2025—far exceeding the previous projection of $133 billion.

VIDEO: Canada’s economic uncertainty driving entrepreneurs toward franchising: TD explains why

A recent TD survey found that 27% of Canadians say the economy is too uncertain to start a business and 24% are not comfortable with the financial risk involved.

Accencis Opens Osha Mookata Thai Restaurant in Scarborough

Accencis Group has opened Osha Mookata, a new Thai restaurant in Scarborough featuring interactive tabletop grill and hot pot dining inspired by Thailand’s mookata tradition.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 8, 2026

Surveillance pricing concerns, Loblaw bringing back frozen concentrated juice, Competition Bureau looks into Sobeys store leases, Reformation opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and other news.

Creative Production Supports Retail Growth in Canada

Brandomatic Studios helps retailers scale creative production across digital and in-store channels with consistent execution.

Open Farm partnering with PetSmart

Open Farm is partnering with PetSmart.ca to expand its pet nutrition portfolio to nearly 1,700 stores across the U.S., Canada and online.

Canada’s Luxury Retail Market Enters a More Strategic Era

Canada’s luxury retail market is evolving through flagship expansion, mixed-use development, and shifting urban retail ecosystems. Craig Patterson interviews Casdin Parr.

Endy expands retail partnership with Silk & Snow through new Winnipeg store

The companies have previously collaborated on co-branded locations in Edmonton and Vancouver.

DAVIDsTEA Returns to Oshawa Centre as Expansion Continues

DAVIDsTEA has opened a new store at Oshawa Centre as the retailer continues its Canadian expansion with locations planned in Mississauga, Edmonton and Burnaby.

Retail Remains an Outlier as Canada’s Labour Market Rebounds

Canada added 88,000 jobs in May, but retail lost 35,000. Suzanne Sears explains how careers, hiring and AI are reshaping retail employment.

Instacart expands Fulfillment Pro with new delivery management, picking capabilities

Designed to help grocers streamline order fulfillment by bringing delivery, picking and labour management into a single system, addressing inefficiencies caused by disconnected tools.

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