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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For July 10th, 2023

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News at a Glance

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 several days.

Two thirds of retailers believe Gen Z customers are crucial to business success, according to new American Express Canada study (American Express)

Developers are turning 14 GTA malls into tiny cities, with Cloverdale leading the way – is this the solution to Toronto’s housing crisis? (Toronto Star)

One Canadian grocer is already putting metal security tags on steaks to prevent theft — will others follow? (Toronto Star)

Suncor cyberattackers obtained Petro-Points members’ contact information (Canadian Press)

If You’d Invested $10,000 in Loblaw Stock in 2012, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today (Motley Fool investing)

COBS Bread celebrates 20 years of baking and community action in Canada (Newswire)

5 Yonge Street properties should be designated as heritage buildings, council committee says (CBC Toronto)

Nature’s Fare Markets opens new Kamloops, B.C. store (Grocery Business)

Salvation Army thrift store in London, Ont. officially closes its doors (CTV)

Massive indoor bike park opens in former Sears store in North Vancouver mall (CBC)

B.C. civil forfeiture claim reveals elaborate scheme of shoplifting, returns for cash and fake credit cards (Vancouver Sun)

Phase 2 of Sainte-Catherine Street revamp begins in August (Global Montreal)

‘I’m kind of numb right now’: Toronto florist repeatedly targeted by vandals (Global)

Owner of Main Street furniture store says he’s ‘going in circles’ with province over cleanup after fire (CBC Manitoba)

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Happy Belly Food Group targets up to 50 new restaurant openings as same-store sales remain strong: Sean Black interview

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Small businesses call for stronger domestic energy supply amid global uncertainty: CFIB

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73% of Canadians Now Shop Chinese Marketplaces

Survey finds 73% of Canadians shop Chinese marketplaces like Temu and Shein as monthly and weekly usage continues to grow.

Canadian hotel industry sees steady growth as leisure travel drives performance: Cushman & Wakefield

2025 ranked among the stronger years for hotel transactions over the past two decades, highlighted by several notable full-service and luxury hotel trades.

Article Expands Brick-and-Mortar Retail with Toronto Showroom

Vancouver-based furniture brand Article expands brick-and-mortar retail with a 9,600-square-foot Toronto showroom in King West, marking its second physical store.

Empire Company Limited reports Q3 financial results

Sales of $7,890 million, an increase of 2.1%.

Chatime focuses on strengthening brand leadership in Canada as expansion continues cautiously: Trinh Tham interview

Chatime currently operates about 100 locations across Canada, primarily in Ontario and British Columbia, and opened six new stores last year while preparing additional locations that are expected to come online this year.

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