Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For September 1st, 2023

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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.

Lululemon ups forecast, tops expectations with double-digit earnings growth (BNN)

Costco Canada comparable sales up 3% in August (Grocery Business)

Opposition parties warn new natural health product regulations could drive up costs (CBC)

Toronto-area Metro workers ratify second tentative agreement after month-long strike (CTV)

Staff confronts shoplifter, later attacked and threatened with death: Guelph police (Global)

‘End of an era’: Liquidation sale of Victoria’s longest-running video store begins (Global)

New vintage store offers nostalgic throwback for area shoppers (Bradford Today)

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Ottawa announces nearly $895,000 for Calgary clean-tech project aimed at indoor agriculture

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Brunello Cucinelli to Open at Fairmont Château Whistler as Oxford Elevates Luxury Retail Mix

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Brunello Cucinelli will open at Fairmont Château Whistler as Oxford Properties elevates the resort’s retail concourse with additional luxury brands expected.
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Dog Menus Could Boost Restaurant Visits and Spending, TMU Study Finds

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BRP becomes official partner of Montreal Canadiens

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As part of the agreement, Can-Am and Ski-Doo vehicles will be permanently displayed at the Bell Centre.
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Jollibee partners with DreamWorks on Forgotten Island promotion

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The promotion is part of Jollibee's efforts to connect its Filipino heritage with the film, which features Filipino culture and talent.
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IKEA Canada to open first compact store in London, Ont. on Sept. 29

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The London store will feature room sets and home furnishing solutions, as well as about 400 furniture items available for immediate purchase and takeaway from its self-serve warehouse.
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Miniso Expands MINISO LAND in Canada as Retailer Shifts to ‘Quality First’ Growth

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Miniso is opening its second Canadian MINISO LAND at CF Toronto Eaton Centre as the retailer shifts its global expansion strategy toward larger, more productive stores.
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Daily Synopsis: Sep 8, 2026

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Canadian retail highlights include MEC's trail running expansion and challenges from U.S. tariffs impacting margins and staffing strategies.
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MEC Deepens Investment in Trail Running as Category Gains Momentum

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MEC is expanding its trail running business with a broader product assortment, Canadian brands, staff expertise and new community programming across Canada.
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VIDEO: Retailers face margin pressure, uncertainty as Canada’s U.S. counter-tariffs take effect

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Retailers should examine their supply chains, seek Canadian suppliers and consider sourcing from other countries to reduce risk.
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Danone Canada appoints Natalie Holloway as Senior Vice President, Customer and Commercial Sales

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In this role, she will lead Danone Canada's customer and commercial sales organization, helping advance the company's long-term growth ambition while continuing to strengthen trusted relationships with its retail partners across the country.
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Casavogue Launches “We Pay Both Taxes” Furniture Promotion

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Casavogue’s “We Pay Both Taxes” promotion offers savings on qualifying furniture purchases as Montréal shoppers prepare their homes for fall.
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Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding as Staffing Gets Leaner

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Canadian retailers continue opening stores as employment data weaken. Suzanne Sears explains leaner staffing, part-time hiring, wages and changing retail jobs.
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Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs to Impact Food Sector Supply Chains

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As counter-tariffs come into effect on September 8, Canadian food processors and retailers brace for economic impacts. This article explores how these tariffs could lead to shrinkflation and affect consumer prices in the near future.
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