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 24 hours.

Loblaw piloted ultra-discount grocery stores in Ontario. A year later, most are closing down (CBC)

Peavey Mart plans to open up to 12 stores as retailer prepares for comeback (The Canadian Press)

Ottawa weighs greater retail access for U.S. dairy industry (Globe & Mail)

Ontario’s minimum wage increases to $17.60 per hour starting today (CBC)

‘Easing financial burdens,’ Toronto councillor welcomes Panda Mart to Scarborough as cost of living continues to rise (NOW Toronto)

VIDEO: How petty shoplifting evolved into a multi-billion-dollar organized crime (Sudbury News)

‘Vancouver’s largest candy, ice cream, and sweets shop’ has closed its doors (Dailh Hive)

Looming rent hike has Oak Bay businesses facing uncertain future (Vancouver Island Free Daily)

Westboro merchants fear new parking meters are driving away business (CBC Ottawa)