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Daily Synopsis: Feb 18, 2026 – Retail real estate and expansion

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Today’s Retail Insider articles cover key developments including Montreal-based Cozey accelerating its brick-and-mortar footprint with the opening of its largest store to date on Calgary’s 17th Avenue. CT REIT reported robust 2025 financial results with strong occupancy and significant retail space growth. Meanwhile, rising construction and labour costs are reshaping Canadian retail development strategies. Below, find these stories and more followed by Canadian Retail News From Around the Web.

 

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