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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For November 27th, 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 three days.

Mastermind Toys gets order for creditor protection, wants to close some stores (CBC)

No Frills workers at 17 Ontario stores ratify deal with wage gains, full-time jobs (CBC)

Inflation compounds small business stress in ‘make-or-break’ holiday shopping season (CBC)

Big-box retailers are rethinking their self-checkout strategies. Here’s why (CTV)

Spending less, longer sales: Holiday shopping season sees changes in Canada (CityNews)

McDonald’s Canada founder George Cohon, who brought Big Macs to the Soviet Union, dead at 86 (CBC)

Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to Vancouver strike (CBC)

Online shopping ‘takes a bite,’ but Metro Vancouver malls were busy on Black Friday (Vancouver Sun)

Saskatchewan Economy Leads Nation in Retail Trade (Government of Saskatchewan)

After nearly 4 decades in business, a mainstay of Chinese cooking in St. John’s is closing (CBC)

Winnipeg-based business owner hopes for local support during holidays amid inflation (Global)

Mondou to move into new automated DC in Mascouche, Quebec (Inside Logistics)

Costcan Liquor eyes Sask-Lloyd (Meridian Source)

Canada’s oldest grocery store loyalty program ends on Vancouver Island (CHEK News)

End of an era: After decades of fixing luggage, Godfrey’s owner calls it quits (Victoria Times Colonist)

Man in Inuvik, N.W.T., accused of stealing $76K while managing local liquor store (CBC)

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Toronto’s Retail Corridors Are Evolving, Says Arlin Markowitz

Toronto retail corridors are evolving as wellness, dining, fashion, and lifestyle brands reshape the city’s urban shopping streets.

KOMBI Expands Beyond Winter With New Rainwear Collection

Canadian brand KOMBI is expanding beyond winter accessories with a new rainwear collection focused on urban commuting and year-round growth.

Brands Retreat From Pride Sponsorships in Canada as Consumers Scrutinize Support

Major brands are scaling back Pride sponsorships in Canada as consumers increasingly demand authentic, year-round LGBTQ+ support, according to a new study.

EMERGE reports “strong” Q1 2026 results with increase in revenue and gross profit

Q1 revenue grew to $5.9M vs. $5.0M, an increase of 17.5% YoY, marking the 8th consecutive quarter of YoY revenue growth.

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The Scented Market founder Kristy Miller recognized for entrepreneurial growth and community impact: Video

The Scented Market is expanding retail partnerships across Canada and the United States while continuing community-focused initiatives.

Happy Belly Food Group signs multi-year exclusive national partnership with Uber Eats Canada

The company's portfolio includes Heal Wellness, Rosie's Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, and others.

 43% of consumers deterred by hidden costs when shopping internationally: Landmark Global

This concern is even more pronounced in Canada, where 59% of consumers cite hidden costs as a key barrier.

Canadian beverage sector exceeds national calorie reduction target two years ahead of schedule

Canadians purchased 23 per cent fewer calories from nonalcoholic beverages in 2024 than in 2014.

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