Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For August 23, 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 24 hours.

Federal Government Intervenes in Canadian Railway Labour Dispute, Demands Arbitration (Retail Insider)

Canada’s Food Professor warns of hiked prices at the grocery store should rail lockout continue (CJWW)

Canada banning sales of flavoured nicotine pouches in convenience stores, gas stations (CBC)

Jersey Mike’s location in Canada opening, triggering massive expansion plans (Retail Insider)

Petro-Canada Rolls Out Mandatory Prepay Fuel Policy Across Ontario (Retail Insider)

A farewell to arms: Military surplus store closing (CBC Calgary)

Alberta becomes third Canadian province to allow cannabis delivery via Uber Eats (MJBiz)

Toronto’s favourite Value Village about to close for condos but a new one is coming (BlogTO)

Alcohol sales in grocery and convenience stores would benefit Albertans (Todayville)

Suspects caught on camera throwing Molotov cocktails into Liberty Village store (CP24)

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Mandy’s Gourmet Salads to launch Calgary delivery service through Uber Eats

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Montreal-based Mandy’s Gourmet Salads will enter the Calgary market Nov. 9 with delivery of its salads, bowls, soups and smoothies through Uber Eats.
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Morguard Reports 90.3% Retail Occupancy as Third-Quarter Retail NOI Declines

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Morguard reported 90.3 per cent retail occupancy in the third quarter of 2026, while adjusted net operating income from its retail portfolio declined year over year amid higher vacancies and lower lease cancellation fees.
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Crombie REIT reports higher funds from operations as occupancy reaches record level

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Crombie REIT reported a 3 per cent increase in third-quarter funds from operations per unit, stronger rental rates and a planned $134-million acquisition of 13 Ontario retail properties.
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Daily Synopsis: November 4, 2026

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Some Canadians skipping meals amid grocery costs, Diwali finds wider audience, Amazon breaks ground on huge Nova Scotia warehouse, 3 bookstores opening in Vancouver, 2 Costco stores opening soon in Alberta, and other news.
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Plaza Retail REIT reports higher earnings, occupancy and cash flow in third quarter

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Plaza Retail REIT reported higher funds from operations, a 98.3 per cent committed occupancy rate and increased net operating income for the first nine months of 2026.
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SmartCentres reports higher occupancy and retail leasing growth in third quarter

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SmartCentres reported 98.2 per cent retail occupancy and higher rental income in the third quarter, while advancing new Walmart-anchored developments and expanding its self-storage portfolio.
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Peloton Rebuilds Canadian Retail Presence Through Fitness Factory Partnership

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Peloton is expanding its Canadian physical retail network from two to ten locations through The Fitness Factory. The partnership follows earlier showroom closures and accompanies three new treadmills as the company increases its focus on running.
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KIT + ACE Expands Canadian Network to 18 Locations with Brentwood Store, Prepares U.S. Entry

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KIT + ACE is expanding to 18 Canadian locations with a new store at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby. CEO David Lui also confirms the Vancouver-founded apparel retailer is working toward finalizing its first U.S. store under Unity Brands.
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A Price Freeze That Doesn’t Freeze Canadian Grocery Bills

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Sylvain Charlebois questions whether the grocery industry's annual supplier price blackout benefits Canadian shoppers. His analysis of historical monthly food-price changes highlights the distinction between frozen supplier negotiations and prices at the checkout.
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Maple Leaf Foods sales surpass $1 billion in Q3

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Maple Leaf Foods reports higher third-quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA but lowers its 2026 earnings outlook amid persistent food production inflation and pressure on consumers.
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Canadian Tire invests $200 million in Mark’s store expansion, opens largest location in Thunder Bay (photos/video)

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Canadian Tire plans to invest $200 million in Mark’s stores through 2028, expanding its new retail format to 40 locations across Canada.
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Serruya Private Equity Appoints Jenny Frankel to Support Retail Strategy and Brand Growth and lead The Body Shop

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Award-winning beauty entrepreneur and Nudestix founder brings 25+ years of brand-building expertise, ethical beauty credentials, and deep Canadian retail relationships to SPE's growing portfolio.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Home Furnishings Report”: The Store Needs a Defined Job

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Home-furnishings retailers are investing despite soft category sales. The Q3 report examines how digital demand, consultation and separate fulfilment models are changing the purpose and economics of physical stores.
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Cinema Cellar Reopens Permanent Toronto Store as Demand for Physical Movies Grows

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Cinema Cellar has reopened its permanent Toronto store in the Entertainment District, tapping into renewed interest in physical media, collectible films and Blu-ray releases.
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Yoé Eyes Canadian Prestige Retail Expansion as Luxury Biotech Skincare Brand Grows in U.S.

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Yoé, founded by Hazel Guo, is pursuing Canadian prestige retail partnerships as the luxury biotech skincare brand expands its U.S. presence and launches Ympossible Serum.
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Google expands AI-powered shopping and direct checkout to Canadian consumers

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Google is bringing AI-powered shopping and direct checkout to Canada through partnerships with lululemon, Shopify, Shoppers Drug Mart and Simons, with broader retailer access planned for 2027.
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