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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For September 2, 2025

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News at a Glance

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 several days.

B.C. billionaire wanting Bay leases doesn’t have cash to launch new chain: landlord (CBC / The Canadian Press)

Zellers trademarks sold to Quebec retailer, court documents show (CTV / The Canadian Press)

No fines for big grocers that promoted imported food as Canadian (CBC)

Most of Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have now ended (Global)

Company behind Jack Daniel’s says boycott is ‘significant’ as sales to Canada fall 62% (CBC)

Leyad’s Strategic Retail Acquisitions and the Future of Retail Real Estate in Canada (AInvest)

Healthy Planet coming to Belleville, Ont. in October (Grocery Business)

Downtown Vancouver Pizza Shop Gets Lease Terminated For Missing $115K In Rent (Noms)

Edmonton opens first new Zellers in Canada at Londonderry Mall (Edmonton Journal)

Manitoba extends $15M loan guarantee to Palliser Furniture-associated company (CBC)

Renovated Jean Coutu store reopens in Trois-Rivières, Que. (Grocery Business)

Click-clack comeback: Toronto shop thriving amid typewriter renaissance (CP24)

Grocery Store of Toronto: How to Shop Kensington Market (NOW)

Man sues Winnipeg grocer alleging ‘egregious assault’ by staff as he tried to steal car outside store (CBC)

Traffic officer thwarts Winnipeg shoplifting attempt, police say (Global)

Australia ‘rejects’ The Reject Shop as all shops, most likely under Dollarama rebranding amid major acquisition (The Economic Times)

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DAVIDsTEA Returns to Oshawa Centre as Expansion Continues

DAVIDsTEA has opened a new store at Oshawa Centre as the retailer continues its Canadian expansion with locations planned in Mississauga, Edmonton and Burnaby.

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Instacart expands Fulfillment Pro with new delivery management, picking capabilities

Designed to help grocers streamline order fulfillment by bringing delivery, picking and labour management into a single system, addressing inefficiencies caused by disconnected tools.

AWS launches AI shopping assistant service for retailers, expanding Amazon technology beyond its platform

The new tool can reduce development timelines for retailers seeking to build AI-powered interfaces, with deployments possible in a matter of weeks rather than years.

CF Market Mall partners with Calgary Wild FC on in-mall soccer activation

The event, called “The Ultimate Tryout,” will run until June 27 inside the Calgary shopping centre and feature a series of soccer-themed activities, digital simulations and athlete appearances.

Sagamité to open Wendat restaurant and retail space at Québec City airport

The 273-square-metre restaurant and shop will begin serving travellers in the fall 2026, offering dine-in and takeaway food alongside Indigenous-made goods.

Accencis Opens Osha Mookata Thai Restaurant in Scarborough

Accencis Group has opened Osha Mookata, a new Thai restaurant in Scarborough featuring interactive tabletop grill and hot pot dining inspired by Thailand’s mookata tradition.

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Ferrari-Themed Calgary Fundraiser Offers $150,000 Trip to Italy for Children’s Diabetes Initiatives

A Calgary fundraiser is offering a $150,000 Ferrari experience in Maranello and Monza while raising funds for children's diabetes initiatives and pediatric diabetes care programs.

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Veronica Beard Opens Third Canadian Store at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park

Veronica Beard has opened its third Canadian store at Vancouver's Oakridge Park, building on strong growth in Toronto, Montreal, and online.

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge unveils $100M transformation

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