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Daily Synopsis: Apr 21, 2026

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Retail Insider’s latest articles include coverage of Toronto’s Distillery District expanding retail with The Cooperage Marketplace, Hillberg & Berk’s plan to grow to 30 stores across Canada, and governance concerns at Calgary Co-op regarding its CEO vacancy. These developments highlight a focus on adaptive reuse, experiential expansion, and leadership transparency shaping Canadian retail. Below are the detailed articles and Canadian Retail News From Around the Web.

 

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