Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For March 25th, 2024

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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.

Giant Tiger warns of cybersecurity breach involving customer information (CTV)

Canada Retail Sales Rise 0.1% After January Decline (Financial Post)

Canadian retailers are catching up to global peers on seamless commerce, KPMG report finds (Yahoo)

Lululemon shares sink on disappointing outlook, slowdown in U.S. business (Financial Post)

Decibel to Sell its Retail Cannabis Stores to FIKA (Yahoo)

Red Sea attacks could push more cargo to Port of Vancouver after record year: CEO (Canadian Press / Global)

LCBO slaps suppliers with $50 million in fines, accuses them of offering cheaper prices to Quebec (Toronto Star)

Montreal businesses would benefit from better French service: Roberge (Montreal Gazette)

French in Business: Lindt, Leon’s Furniture, the SAQ and the SQDC win a Molière Retail Award (Retail Council of Canada)

Commotion in Point Grey over what will replace grocery store (Globe & Mail)

Toronto Starbucks location becomes first in the city to unionize (BlogTO)

Suspect arrested, accused of stealing mainly meat in Winnipeg grocery robberies (Yahoo)

LCBO head speaks out on plan to sell 24-packs of beer — and how he feels about competing with corner stores (Toronto Star)

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Calgary’s inaugural Winter Market will feature more than 35 wooden chalets, a heated Brauhaus tent, live entertainment and seasonal activities through Dec. 24.
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Kamik relaunches brand with focus on Canadian heritage and bad-weather footwear (Video)

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Quebec-based bootmaker Kamik is repositioning its brand around bad-weather footwear, introducing new product categories and a campaign highlighting its Canadian manufacturing heritage.
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Montréal holiday markets expect nearly one million visitors as Enchanted Circuit expands

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Montréal's Enchanted Circuit returns Nov. 13 with three holiday markets, more than 100 local artisans, 35 food vendors and 300 free activities.
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Harnois Énergies adds parcel pickup and return services at more than 100 Proxi stores

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

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

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

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Holt Renfrew Vancouver Sees Luxury Boutique Shakeup as Brands Arrive, Relocate and Depart

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CF Chinook Centre prepares new retail announcements as major leasing deals advance

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Calgary’s CF Chinook Centre is nearing new retail deals for its former Hudson’s Bay space while advancing plans for the former Saks and Nordstrom locations.
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company Launches Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Brand in Canada

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The Magnum Ice Cream Company brings Yasso frozen Greek yogurt to Canada, launching four products exclusively at Loblaw ahead of a nationwide expansion in 2027.
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Canadian employment holds steady in October as wholesale and retail trade shed 29,000 jobs: Statistics Canada

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Statistics Canada reports a 1 per cent monthly decline in wholesale and retail trade employment in October, while the national unemployment rate edged up to 6.7 per cent.
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CFIB Criticizes Federal Budget 2026 for Failing to Deliver Tax Relief and Tariff Support for Small Businesses

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CFIB calls Budget 2026 a disappointment for small businesses, while Restaurants Canada highlights investment incentives, tax simplification and affordability measures that could benefit the restaurant industry.
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