Daily Synopsis: July 2, 2026

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Welcome to the Daily Synopsis by Retail Insider. We published 7 articles covering notable developments in Canadian retail and commercial real estate.

Costco is broadening its Canadian presence with at least 10 new warehouses planned in regions such as Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, while also expanding its Business Centre network. RYCO Properties acquired Calgary’s Marlborough Mall and intends to boost the property with improvements and tenant diversification. Furthermore, the Recipe Restaurant Group opened Ontario’s first Olive Garden at Vaughan Mills as part of a national expansion plan.

Canadian furniture brand Sundays is extending its physical retail footprint by launching showrooms in Southern California. GARAGE is adding its largest flagship store in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, blending retail and content creation in a 9,500-square-foot space. The shift of the Canadian Grand Prix to May significantly increased Montréal’s hotel demand, strengthening local tourism and retail activity early in the season.

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