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Calgary retail vacancy holds at 3% as suburban centres tighten and downtown supply grows: Barclay Street

Barclay Street Real Estate's third-quarter 2026 report finds Calgary's suburban retail markets remain tight, while new ground-floor developments push vacancy higher downtown.

Cozey to open fifth Canadian store at West Edmonton Mall

Montreal-based furniture retailer Cozey will open a 5,385-square-foot store at West Edmonton Mall on Nov. 20, expanding its Alberta presence ahead of further North American growth in 2027.

Beertown opens 13th Ontario location in Peterborough as Charcoal Group advances $25M expansion

Beertown's new Peterborough restaurant marks the first completed project in Charcoal Group's $25-million Ontario expansion, with locations planned for Richmond Hill and St. Catharines.

Dr. Oetker Taps Gen Z Creativity With Crowd-Sourced Ristorante Pizza Campaign

Dr. Oetker engages younger Canadian consumers through creator-led pizza experiments, interactive Twitch livestreams and sampling events at Toronto-area universities.

Daily Synopsis: November 6, 2026

Lululemon appoints brand and strategy chiefs in shakeup, Laurentian Bank closes all 55 branches, Osoyoos businesses close after roof collapses on Main St. building, and other news.

Calgary Winter Market to open at Eau Claire Plaza Nov. 19

Calgary’s inaugural Winter Market will feature more than 35 wooden chalets, a heated Brauhaus tent, live entertainment and seasonal activities through Dec. 24.

Kamik relaunches brand with focus on Canadian heritage and bad-weather footwear (Video)

Quebec-based bootmaker Kamik is repositioning its brand around bad-weather footwear, introducing new product categories and a campaign highlighting its Canadian manufacturing heritage.

Montréal holiday markets expect nearly one million visitors as Enchanted Circuit expands

Montréal's Enchanted Circuit returns Nov. 13 with three holiday markets, more than 100 local artisans, 35 food vendors and 300 free activities.

Harnois Énergies adds parcel pickup and return services at more than 100 Proxi stores

Harnois Énergies has partnered with Penguin Pickup and Purolator to offer parcel collection and returns at more than 100 Proxi convenience stores across Eastern Canada.

Pursuit to renovate Jasper’s Lobstick Lodge in hotel transformation

Pursuit plans to renovate Jasper’s Lobstick Lodge, adding updated guestrooms, redesigned dining and gathering spaces, and a refreshed pool, with reopening beginning in summer 2027.

From The Desk: Reimagining Retail Real Estate and Navigating Labour Challenges in Canadian Retail

Canadian retail real estate adapts by repurposing large spaces while labour market losses pressure retailers during a pivotal transition period.

Walmart Canada Opens Holiday Pop-Up in Historic Downtown Toronto Building

Walmart Canada has opened a three-day holiday pop-up at 2 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, featuring themed merchandise displays and complimentary Santa photography. The activation follows an October fashion pop-up, while holiday windows remain until November 27.

Canadian Jewellery Brand Steff Eleoff Opens New York Pop-Up with Shopify

Toronto-based jewellery brand STEFF ELEOFF has opened a three-day pop-up at Shopify's SoHo space in New York City, running November 6–8, 2026, following recent retail activations with Holt Renfrew in Canada.

Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Consumer Behaviour / Retail Economy Report”: Loyal Shoppers Become More Selective

Canadian consumers kept spending in Q3, but household finances and purchasing decisions diverged. Retail Insider’s report examines why transactions, availability and basket composition matter alongside headline sales.

Winnipeg retail market attracting major new brands to CF Polo Park: GM interview

CF Polo Park is preparing for a T&T Supermarket in 2028 as the Winnipeg shopping centre adds new retailers, expands existing stores and reports strong sales and traffic.

Giorgio Armani Opens Only Standalone Canadian Boutique and First Armani/Caffè at Oakridge Park

Giorgio Armani has opened its only standalone Canadian boutique and the country's first Armani/Caffè at Vancouver's Oakridge Park. Amachris constructed the boutique and café, while DWSV Realty handled the leasing transaction.

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