Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For December 7th, 2021

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Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day. Here are the top stories from the past 24 hours.

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The Clayfield hotel project positions Niagara-on-the-Lake for next phase of tourism growth

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The Clayfield, part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, a 102-room hotel anchoring a broader mixed-use project known as Clayfield Commons.
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Spirits brands shift to experiential marketing as consumption declines: Gradient report

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Consumers are demanding more meaningful, higher-quality experiences when they do drink.
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Daily Synopsis: Jun 24, 2026

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Co-op grocery store opening in downtown Winnipeg Portage Place redevelopment, Walmart opening GTA fulfillment centre, Costco opening in Milton ON, Bailey Nelson opening South Granville store in Vancouver, and other news.
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Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

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Administrative delays affecting imported meat shipments may be adding millions in unnecessary costs to Canada's food supply chain, argues Sylvain Charlebois.
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Longo’s Opens First Welland Store as Growth Continues

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Longo’s is a family-operated Canadian organization that started in 1956 when three brothers, Tommy, Joe and Gus opened their first fruit market.
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Why Vancouver’s West 4th Retail District Continues to Thrive

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New retailers including Sephora, Aritzia and Mandy's Gourmet Salads are investing in Vancouver's West 4th retail district as the Kitsilano corridor continues to attract shoppers while maintaining its distinctive character.
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Circle K Advances 750-Store Expansion Plan as Foodservice and Loyalty Drive Growth

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Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard is advancing its plan to build 750 new stores by 2030 while investing in foodservice, beverages, loyalty programs and digital engagement to drive future growth.
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Canada’s only commercial olive farm on Salt Spring Island to be sold through online auction (Video)

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Farm produces extra virgin olive oil used by restaurants across the country and internationally.
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Mary Brown’s Chicken opens Toronto flagship with José Bautista at Sankofa Square

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The chain, founded in St. John’s in 1969, now operates more than 300 locations across Canada and has begun expanding internationally, with sites in markets including Mexico, the United Kingdom, India and Pakistan.
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‘Buy Canadian’ movement gains momentum as shoppers prioritize local brands: Healthy Planet

Mario Toneguzzi -
“Canadians are becoming more intentional about the brands they support.”
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Secondhand shopping growth outpacing retail overall: Mastercard

Mario Toneguzzi -
When asked what specific factors consumers consider most important when making purchasing decisions, cost (63%), longevity (52%) and brand trust (45%) lead.
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Daily Synopsis: Jun 23, 2026

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Walmart Canada looks for innovative suppliers at growth summit, RONA recognized as a 'best workplace', Bay Centre buyer looks to add experiential tenants, Loblaw opens at Broadway and Granville in Vancouver, and other news.
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VIDEO: Indoor farming push seen as key to Canada’s food security: GoodLeaf CEO

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Food security in Canada hinges on ensuring consistent, year-round access to fresh produce despite the country’s extreme seasonal swings.
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Most small businesses worry higher fuel costs could cool summer tourism season: CFIB

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"Fuel costs have been squeezing small businesses from all sides: at the pump, across their supply chains and in their customers' wallets."
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RioCan announces new grocery, fitness, and apparel tenants for HBC space at Georgian Mall in Barrie

Mario Toneguzzi -
Georgian Mall is the largest enclosed shopping centre in Barrie and the greater Simcoe County area.
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VIDEO: Amazon Prime Day 2026 expected to draw Canadian shoppers despite affordability pressures: Bruce Winder

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Consumers are grappling with elevated living costs, including higher fuel prices and persistent food inflation.
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