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

Roots reports Q3 sales and profit down from year ago as it faces economic headwinds (Canadian Press)

Retail Council of Canada shows Canadians more intentional with holiday shopping (CBC)

Small business organizations express frustration with government plan on swipe fee reductions (Grocery Business)

CEO Jennifer Wong on ‘setting the stage for the next level of Aritzia’ (Glossy)

Commercial real estate expected to recover through 2024 (Globe & Mail)

Heather gets the last word: The queen of reading and her Indigo comeback (National Post)

Not Just Burgers: McDonald’s Leads In Commercial Real Estate (Storeys)

His gift card was drained of funds. Getting the money back was a logistical nightmare (CBC)

DAVIDsTEA Appoints Chief Digital Officer to Drive Online Sales (Financial Post)

B.C. consumers tightening wallets in tough retail climate (Pique)

Police looking for 3 suspects after robbery at Yorkdale Cartier store (Global)

Winnipeg business owner says she’s leaving Osborne Village due to lack of customers, safety (CBC)

How Canadian grocer Freson Bros. embraces its roots (Grocery Dive)

With Christmas around the corner, more Windsorites are shopping at thrift stores (CBC)

People reflect on legacy of Robertson Trading as store winds down after 56 years (CBC)

Patrick Morin, founder of the Quebec retail chain, dies at 96 (Hardlines)

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Happy Belly Food Group reports $19.3 million in Q1 system wide QSR sales

The increase is attributed to organic baseline restaurant growth, alongside increased restaurant count, which reached 87 operating restaurants at the end of Q1 2026.

Cavallo Custom Clothing Opens Toronto Showroom

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Calgary retail market stable with healthy demand: JLL

The vacancy rate remains stable at 2.4 per cent − among the lowest in North America.

Banditos names Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk brand ambassador, shareholder

Kirk will participate in campaigns, activations and other brand initiatives as the company expands its marketing and partnership efforts across Ontario.

Home Depot Canada Foundation launches spring fundraising campaign targeting youth homelessness

The initiative follows its 2025 campaigns, which raised $2.9 million.

Lightspeed Commerce appoints Bhawna Singh as Chief Technology Officer

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Salvation Army Thrift Store to open second Saskatoon location

The non-profit organization said its new 13,500-square-foot Saskatoon South store at 503 Nelson Rd. will open to the public on Thursday at 10 a.m., adding to its existing presence in the Saskatchewan city.

Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War

Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.

IKEA Canada opens Gatineau planning and order location as part of Quebec expansion

The opening marks IKEA Canada’s 13th Plan and order point location across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.

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Pet Valu reports Q1 2026 results, sales increase to $375.2 million

Revenue was $287.9 million, up 3.2% versus Q1 2025.

Dunkin’ and Foodtastic sign deal to open hundreds of locations in Canada

Foodtastic said it will have exclusive rights to develop the Dunkin’ brand nationally through both corporate and franchise-operated locations.

Primaris Reshapes Canada’s Enclosed Mall Sector

Primaris has transformed into one of Canada’s most influential mall owners through acquisitions of dominant regional shopping centres.
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