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CAFA Moves to Montréal as Industry Celebrates 2026 Winners

Lee Rivett -
The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) celebrated its 2026 winners and honourees at the 12th annual gala in Montréal, highlighting significant contributions to the fashion industry by both established and emerging talents.

From The Desk: Retail Revitalization and Strategic Expansion in Canada

Craig Patterson -
This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.

Retail Leaders Outline Strategy Shifts at Rotman Event

Craig Patterson -
Retail leaders discuss strategy, consumer shifts, and growth at Retail Insider’s first in-person event with Rotman.

Inside the Fashion Shoot Shaping Freed & Freed’s Next Chapter

Craig Patterson -
Marissa Freed discusses the creative vision, storytelling, and emotional moments behind Freed & Freed’s latest fashion shoot.

Armco Capital acquires Stephen Avenue Place and adjacent buildings in downtown Calgary

Mario Toneguzzi -
Landmark transaction brings together a prominent Class A office tower and a rare collection of contiguous high-street retail properties on Stephen Avenue, Calgary's most recognized pedestrian corridor.

Retail sales surpass $72 billion in February: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were up 0.6% in February.

Retail security measures driving customers away: DALBAR study

Mario Toneguzzi -
38% of shoppers have abandoned a purchase due to in-store security measures.

DoorDash launching unique Mother’s Day experience

Mario Toneguzzi -
It’s built on a simple insight: moms want one less thing to think about, not necessarily more gifts.

Lunching with Lady Eaton Returns to Toronto May 17

Craig Patterson -
Historic Eaton’s Round Room dining experience returns to Toronto on May 17, 2026, blending retail history with immersive hospitality.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 23, 2026

Retail Insider -
Vegetable prices up in grocery stores, Lululemon shares fall following new CEO announcement, Pacific Mall in Markham adds 'better' tenants, Longchamp expanding to Vancouver, CF Fairview robber wanted for Oshawa heist, and other news.

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CAFA Moves to Montréal as Industry Celebrates 2026 Winners

Lee Rivett -
The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) celebrated its 2026 winners and honourees at the 12th annual gala in Montréal, highlighting significant contributions to the fashion industry by both established and emerging talents.

Inside the Fashion Shoot Shaping Freed & Freed’s Next Chapter

Armco Capital acquires Stephen Avenue Place and adjacent buildings in downtown Calgary

Gen Z: Balancing Treats and Budgets

Amazon focused on protecting the shopping experience 

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From The Desk: Retail Revitalization and Strategic Expansion in Canada

Craig Patterson -
This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.

How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail Staff

Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

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Goodfood Market reports $7 million net loss in Q2

Mario Toneguzzi -
Second quarter results reflect the impact of a temporary Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) license suspension and a softer demand environment.

Consumer spending plans remain muted: Bank of Canada

Consumer Price Index accelerates in March: Statistics Canada

How Canadian Shopping Centre Performance Has Changed Since Pre-COVID

Calgary’s retail market remains extremely tight: Barclay Street Real Estate

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Johny Srouji Appointed Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer in Significant Leadership Shift

Lee Rivett -
Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its Chief Hardware Officer, succeeding John Ternus. Srouji has been instrumental in driving the company's silicon strategy and will now lead an expanded role in hardware engineering.

OPA! of Greece names new President and CEO

MBI Brands taps new President to lead next phase of strategic growth and global expansion

Kits Eyecare appoints Tai Silvey as President

PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

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From The Desk: Strategic Growth and Market Polarization Shape Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail hits a turning point as expansion, real estate deals, and shifting consumer behaviour reshape performance across the sector.

Small Business: Elevating First Impressions Online

Canada’s Shrinking Middle Class Is Fueling Food Inflation

Iran Conflict Could Trigger New Food Price Shock in Canada

How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail & Store Execution

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PÜR Gum Founder Jay Klein on Growth and Dragons’ Den

Craig Patterson -
PÜR Gum founder Jay Klein discusses growth, retail strategy, and his return to Dragons’ Den after building a global CPG brand.

Jillian Harris Named RCC Retail Ambassador of the Year

VIDEO: Healthy Earth, Healthy Body

London Drugs President Clint Mahlman to Retire

RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement

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How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.

How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Product Strategy

Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem

From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Evolving Consumer Engagement Define Retail in April 2026

Reinvention and the Luxury Career Journey

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