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FoodHero expands platform to independent food retailers across Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said it is now present in more than 1,100 grocery stores across Canada.

Maison Territo Celebrates First Anniversary at Royalmount

News Craig Patterson -
Maison Territo marks its first anniversary at Royalmount with a celebration of luxury interiors, curated design, and immersive experiences.

Princess Auto to open flagship Winnipeg store as part of retail strategy shift

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The privately-owned retailer is shifting toward a more experiential retail model focused on community engagement and hands-on customer experiences.

Daily Synopsis: May 13, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Jones soda launches at 700 Circle K's, Amazon Prime class-action lawsuit approved in Quebec, retail cannabis growth cools, 6% milk in Ontario grocery stores, only grocery store in Salisbury NB reopens 8 months after fire, and other news.

SHEIN Opening Toronto Pop-Up in Former Zara Queen West Space

News Lee Rivett -
SHEIN is opening a Toronto pop-up inside the former Zara store on Queen Street West as the retailer expands its experiential retail strategy across Canada.

lululemon Opens Large Downtown Montreal Store

News Craig Patterson -
lululemon has opened a new two-level downtown Montreal flagship store on Sainte-Catherine Street West, featuring localized design inspired by Vancouver and Montreal.

AFA Canada Sets August Dates as Spring/Summer 2027 Trends Take Shape

News Retail Insider -
AFA Canada returns August 11–13, offering retailers an early look at Spring/Summer 2027 trends and industry insights.

Slate Grocery REIT reports Q1 2026 results with rental revenue growth of nearly 12% yoy

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Portfolio occupancy remained stable at 94.4% as at March 31, 2026.

Happy Belly Food Group reports $19.3 million in Q1 system wide QSR sales

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The increase is attributed to organic baseline restaurant growth, alongside increased restaurant count, which reached 87 operating restaurants at the end of Q1 2026.

Cavallo Custom Clothing Opens Toronto Showroom

News Craig Patterson -
Cavallo Custom Clothing launches an appointment-based showroom in Etobicoke, blending tailoring with hospitality-driven retail.

Calgary retail market stable with healthy demand: JLL

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The vacancy rate remains stable at 2.4 per cent − among the lowest in North America.

Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.

Daily Synopsis: May 12, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
George Weston reports Q1, retail crime numbers concerning, Walmart Canada expands retail leader's role, men's formalwear booms in Saskatchewan, Cape Bretton woman marks 50 years at Canadian Tire, and other news.

Pet Valu reports Q1 2026 results, sales increase to $375.2 million

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Revenue was $287.9 million, up 3.2% versus Q1 2025.

Dunkin’ and Foodtastic sign deal to open hundreds of locations in Canada

Retailer News Mario Toneguzzi -
Foodtastic said it will have exclusive rights to develop the Dunkin’ brand nationally through both corporate and franchise-operated locations.

Primaris Reshapes Canada’s Enclosed Mall Sector

News Craig Patterson -
Primaris has transformed into one of Canada’s most influential mall owners through acquisitions of dominant regional shopping centres.

Consumer insolvencies surge in first quarter to highest level since 2019

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Equivalent to roughly 17 Canadians filing for insolvency every hour during the quarter, on average.

Cineplex reports Q1 2026 results, highest quarterly revenue since 2019

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Recorded $291.0 million in total revenues, the highest first quarter revenue since 2019.

Scarborough Town Centre Growth Driven by Community Strategy

News Craig Patterson -
Scarborough Town Centre surpasses $1,000 per square foot as community programming and cultural events drive retail growth.

Graze Craze Enters Canada with First Ontario Location

News Craig Patterson -
Florida-based charcuterie franchise Graze Craze enters Canada with a Stoney Creek, Ontario opening and broader franchise expansion plans.

Daily Synopsis: May 11, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Atelier Munro opens in Vancouver, Ikea opens plan-and-order store in Gatineau, PST retailer relief discussed in Manitoba, Golf Canada expands merch offerings, and other news.

CT REIT announces 3.5% distribution increase and “strong” Q1 2026 results

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The REIT also announced three new investments which will require an estimated $43 million to complete.

Oakridge Park in Vancouver Announces Opening Date

News Craig Patterson -
Oakridge Park has announced its opening date as the massive Vancouver mixed-use development prepares to debut luxury retail, dining and public spaces.

Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding, So Why Are Jobs Disappearing?

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers continue expanding while retail employment declines, raising questions about staffing, service levels, and the future of in-store retail.

What Happens to 128 Warehouse One and Bootlegger Storefronts Across Canada?

News Craig Patterson -
The liquidation of Warehouse One and Bootlegger leaves 128 retail spaces vacant across Canada, many in regional malls and smaller markets.

YYOGA Expands Across Canada Through Franchising

News Craig Patterson -
YYOGA plans national expansion through franchising as demand grows in Vancouver and beyond, with new studios and community-focused ownership.

Pandora adds carbon footprint disclosure to lab-grown diamond collection

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Pandora formally presented the new carbon disclosure approach at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, a sustainability-focused gathering for the fashion industry.

Survey finds most Canadians changing spending habits amid rising living costs: Harris & Partners

News Mario Toneguzzi -
94.2 per cent said economic factors including inflation and interest rates are affecting their financial plans, while 93.6 per cent reported that rising day-to-day costs are putting pressure on their finances.

Cabot partnership to add golf course, hotel and luxury residences at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The project, called Cabot Revelstoke, will include an 18-hole public golf course, a 155-room mountain lodge and a limited collection of luxury residences.

Daily Synopsis: May 8, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Leon's sees Q1 dip, Grocery store expansion in BC, city-run grocery stores could have benefits, Metropolis at Metrotown Centre marks 40 years, FreshCo expands in Ottawa, and other news.

MANMADE Opens First Store at CF Carrefour Laval

News Craig Patterson -
MANMADE opens its first store at CF Carrefour Laval, marking a shift from DTC as the Montréal brand expands into physical retail.

Frette Opens First Canadian Boutique in Toronto’s Yorkville

News Craig Patterson -
Italian luxury linen brand Frette opens its first Canadian boutique in Toronto’s Yorkville with a new experiential retail concept.

Canadian unemployment rate increases in April: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
April marked the second consecutive month of little change after a February decline of 84,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said.

Leon’s Furniture sees dip in sales in Q1

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Q1 Revenue was recorded at $557.2 million, a decrease of 3.8%, driven primarily by timing of delivered sales in the furniture category as compared to Q1 last year, a challenging macro environment and unfavourable weather.

Charcoal Group to open five new restaurants across Ontario

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Charcoal Group, with over 65 years in the hospitality industry, has a group of full-service restaurants across in Southern Ontario.

Warehouse One Collapse Signals Structural Shift in Canadian Apparel Retail

News Craig Patterson -
The collapse of Warehouse One and Bootlegger reflects mounting pressure on Canada’s middle-market apparel sector and regional malls.

Loblaw Says ChatGPT Grocery Integration Is Ahead of Plan

News Lee Rivett -
Loblaw says customer adoption of its ChatGPT grocery integration is ahead of expectations as the retailer expands AI initiatives.

Daily Synopsis: May 7, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Aritzia's record fiscal results, H&M brings Stella McCartney to Canada, Millarville General Store marks 100 years, Food Basics opens in Grand Bend, Kingston Road Heritage building facade destroyed, and other news.

Aritzia reports Q4 and Fiscal 2026 financial results, record net revenue

News Mario Toneguzzi -
"We achieved record net revenue of $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026, an outstanding 33% increase compared to last year."

Warehouse One and Bootlegger to Liquidate All Stores Under CCAA

News Lee Rivett -
Warehouse One and Bootlegger will liquidate all 128 stores across Canada after filing for CCAA protection in Manitoba.

Sonic Boom at 25: Inside a Toronto Record Store’s Survival and Growth

News Craig Patterson -
Sonic Boom marks 25 years in Toronto, tracing its survival through music retail decline, vinyl resurgence, and evolving consumer demand.

HANK. Reveals First Stores as Retail Veterans Target Menswear Gap

News Craig Patterson -
HANK. will open its first Ontario stores in late summer 2026 as veteran retail executives target Canada’s premium menswear gap.

City-run grocery stores not the solution to high food prices: MEI

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The grocery sector is well known for its razor-thin profit margins, which hover between three and five per cent.

A&W announces Q1 results for Fiscal 2026, system sales surpass $400 million

News Mario Toneguzzi -
System sales of $402.8 million increased by 1.5%.

Loblaw Says Canadians Continue Trading Down as Discount Growth Accelerates

News Craig Patterson -
Loblaw says Canadians remain focused on value as discount grocery growth and trade-down behaviour continue across the country.

Edo Japan expands across Canada as franchisee reinvestment drives growth and multi-unit ownership

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in Calgary, the quick‑service restaurant brand specializing in Japanese‑style cuisine is nearing 220 locations nationwide, with approximately 70 per cent of franchisees committed to multi‑unit ownership.

Daily Synopsis: May 6, 2026

Curated Digest Retail Insider -
Self-checkout theft surges to $10B as organized crime targets retailers, Yves Veggie Cuisine returns, large Canadian Tire prepares to open in Kelowna, 10-court pickleball facility coming to former Kamloops furniture store, and other news.

RioCan Sees Retail Leasing Surge as HBC Spaces Refilled

News Lee Rivett -
RioCan reports strong leasing spreads and occupancy, with former Hudson’s Bay spaces re-leased as demand for retail space remains high.

KITS Eyecare reports record Q1 2026 results

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Revenue increased by 23.3% to a record $57.5 million compared to $46.6 million.

Loblaw reports Q1 retail revenue of close to $14.5 billion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Net earnings available to common shareholders of the Company were $594 million, an increase of $91 million or 18.1%.
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