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Knix Expands into Men’s Market with New Brand MNTD

News Craig Patterson -
Knix launches men’s essentials line MNTD, blending innovation, comfort, and freshness with its first-ever expansion into men’s apparel.

Canadian Apparel Retail Defies 2025 Gloom Forecasts

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian apparel sales rose 9.3% in 2025, defying recession fears as strong domestic spending and younger consumers fueled growth.

Interprovincial alcohol trade barriers keep small businesses bottled up: CFIB

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Outdated rules and complicated processes continue to block Canadian producers from reaching new markets.

Canadians to spend $9.3B this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Survey finds Canadians plan to increase Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending, focusing on discounts, free shipping, and strategic purchases.

Samsung survey reveals tech issues in retail

News Mario Toneguzzi -
64% of retail workers say mobile devices are essential to their job, with average use of 4 hours per day for sales, inventory, and customer service tasks.

Dr. Phone Fix selected by Alberta Motor Association as exclusive cell phone repair partner

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2019, Dr. Phone Fix operates a nationwide network of 35 corporately owned cell phone and electronics repair stores across four Canadian provinces.

Big League Food Company announces major expansion, accelerating path to $100M revenue milestone

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Toronto-based company said its growth plan is focused on high-traffic, strategic locations that expand the reach of each brand.

Retail Leads Canadian Job Gains as Sector Rebounds from Layoffs

News Craig Patterson -
Canada’s retail sector added 41,000 jobs in October, driving national employment growth as part-time work and e-commerce recovery signal renewed consumer confidence.

Ontario’s biggest T&T Supermarkets coming to Empress Walk, North York

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The grocery store retailer said the store will be 66,000 square feet.

Kit and Ace Expands to West Vancouver with Park Royal Store

News Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace opens a 3,500-square-foot store at Park Royal in West Vancouver, marking continued Canadian retail expansion under Unity Brands.

RBI names new leaders for Popeyes and Burger King in North America

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurant Brands International appoints Peter Perdue as Popeyes president and Nicolas Henrich as Burger King COO in North America.

Panda Pilates opens in Mississauga with wellness café

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Panda Pilates opens in Mississauga, offering Pilates classes and a wellness café focused on mindful movement, core strength, and overall well-being.

No Frills launches pcogo pilot in Toronto

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Three Toronto No Frills stores introduce pcogo, letting PC Optimum members scan items, track points, and speed up checkout.

Sensei Farms produce launches at Fortinos stores

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Sensei Farms partners with Fortinos to bring locally grown greenhouse produce to 24 stores across the Greater Toronto Area.

Scarborough Shooting Stars announce retail exec Drew Green as franchise’s new co-owner

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Green, a visionary Canadian executive and the founder of one of the world’s fastest-growing apparel brands, brings more than 25 years of leadership experience.

Frette to Open First Canadian Store in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Italian luxury linen brand Frette will open its first Canadian store on Hazelton Avenue in Toronto’s Yorkville district, marking another luxury brand for the rapidly transforming area.

Local Line enhances connection between farmers and consumers

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2015, Local Line initially started as a student project at Laurier University.

Egg Club expands Canadian breakfast brand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The first restaurant opened in downtown Toronto. Since then, the chain has expanded to 10 locations across Canada.

SENTALER Marks 16th Anniversary with Bold Retail Expansion

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian luxury brand SENTALER celebrates 16 years with new Madison Avenue and Yorkdale boutiques and its first U.S. trunk show tour.

RioCan REIT announces 98.4% retail occupancy in Q3 reflecting strong demand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
There was 1.0 million square feet of leasing activity in the Third Quarter, including 0.8 million square feet of renewals.

Leon’s Furniture reports “strong” revenue growth of 4.1% in Q3

News Mario Toneguzzi -
System-wide sales for the quarter were $808.4 million, an increase of 3.7%.

Kits Eyecare reports record revenue of more than $52.4 million in Q3

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company is adding new customers at a record pace, expanding margins, and seeing customers in both glasses and contact lenses return at record levels.

Cadillac Fairview launches first residential rental project in Calgary (Renderings)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
It also continues to explore residential development on its shopping centre lands.

Uber Eats and Loblaw partner to expand on-demand grocery delivery in Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Through the collaboration, consumers can now shop from select Loblaw banner stores using Uber Eats, with all participating locations expected to be available nationwide by Nov. 12.

Creed Opens First Canadian Boutique at Yorkdale

News Craig Patterson -
Luxury fragrance house Creed debuts its first Canadian boutique at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, joining the mall’s expanding roster of top-tier brands.

Canada Goose reports Q2 revenue and gross profit growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Total revenue increased 1.8% to $272.6m, down 0.8% on a constant currency basis.

Marda Loop businesses in Calgary look ahead as construction wraps up

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Completion of construction finally has businesses, from retailers to restaurants to services, optimistic about the future and the return of consumers, many of whom had shied away from the district.

Mastermind Toys Opens Pop-Ups at Holt Renfrew

News Craig Patterson -
Mastermind Toys launches five luxury pop-ups inside Holt Renfrew stores nationwide for the 2025 holiday season.

DUER expands in Calgary with new CF Market Mall pop up (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Hot on the heels of new store openings in Victoria, San Francisco, and Portland, the Market Mall pop-up is part of DUER’s ongoing retail expansion strategy.

Canadian Tire reports strong Q3 retail revenue growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadian Tire said consolidated comparable sales were up 1.8%, with growth across banners.

RW&CO Opens New Concept Flagship Near Montreal

News Lee Rivett -
RW&CO opens its first flagship store at Promenades Saint-Bruno, marking a new era for the Reitmans-owned retailer.

KONEK, powered by Interac and leading Canadian Financial Institutions launches Canada’s Homegrown e-Commerce Payment platform with Staples Canada as first national merchant

News Craig Patterson -
Interac and Canadian Financial Institutions launch KONEK, a Canadian e-commerce payment platform offering security, flexibility, and trust for merchants and consumers nationwide.

Pierre St-Laurent appointed President & CEO of Empire Company Limited

News Mario Toneguzzi -
With approximately $31 billion in annual sales and $17 billion in assets, Empire and its subsidiaries, franchisees and affiliates employ approximately 129,000 people.

Canadian Tire Launches 1st Hudson’s Bay Stripes Collection

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian Tire launches its first Hudson’s Bay Stripes holiday collection December 5, reintroducing a cherished Canadian brand for a new generation.

Rocky Marks 25 Years With National Rebrand

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian natural-care brand Rocky celebrates 25 years with a new name, sustainable packaging, and continued growth rooted in its Canmore heritage.

IKEA Canada closes fiscal year 2025 with $2.8B annual sales, down 2.5% from last year

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The home furnishing retailer maintained $2.80 billion in retail sales (-2.5% compared to FY24) while serving more Canadians online (199.9M; +11.2%) and in-store (33.3M; +1.6%) and achieving $143 million in IKEA Food sales (+4.1%).

First Capital REIT reports near record occupancy in Q3

News Mario Toneguzzi -
First Capital owns and operates, acquires, and develops open-air grocery-anchored shopping centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada.

Roots taps Canadian icon Seth Rogen as the face of its 2025 Holiday campaign

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Roots said it continues to bridge legacy and modern culture.

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. grows restaurant network

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Heightened competition reported across QSR category, says Pizza Pizza.

Ottawa’s Budget Misses the Mark on Grocery Prices

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Ottawa’s 2025 budget falls short on food affordability, offering little direct grocery relief while relying on trade and infrastructure to ease costs.

Struggling small businesses won’t find much help in the federal budget: CFIB

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Federal budget was a missed opportunity to provide meaningful tax relief to Canada’s employers.

Cassels Builds Canada’s Leading Commercial Leasing Team

News Craig Patterson -
Over the past two years, Cassels has developed a market-leading commercial leasing practice - through strategy, talent, and client trust - across Canada’s evolving retail landscape.

Ruby Liu Team Let Go After Court Defeat Ends Department Store Plans

News Craig Patterson -
Ruby Liu’s team was released after her court loss to Hudson’s Bay landlords, signaling the likely end of her planned department store chain.

Canada’s first ‘Miniso Land’ opens at West Edmonton Mall

News Craig Patterson -
MINISO opens Canada’s first ‘Miniso Land’ at West Edmonton Mall, featuring immersive IP zones, 5,000 products, and record-breaking first-day sales.

Shopify reports revenue surge in Q3

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Shopify expects revenue to grow at a mid-to-high-twenties percentage rate on a year-over-year basis.

Scale Foods unveils new $95-million flagship facility in Vaughan

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This unites its portfolio of companies, including Shashi Foods, Smile Natural Foods, and New York Spice, under a single, industry-leading banner.

Pet Valu reports revenue and net income growth in Q3

News Mario Toneguzzi -
System-wide sales for Pet Valu were $373.9 million, an increase of 4.4% versus Q3 2024.

NIQ analysis of holiday spending patterns in Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadians are demonstrating resilience to economic pressures and uncertainty by adapting how and where they spend, prioritizing savings, promotions, and practicality over patriotic purchasing alone.

CT REIT reports “strong” Q3 2025 results, two new investments of $19 million

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Net income was $117.1 million for the quarter, an increase of $22.7 million, compared to the same period in the prior year, says CT REIT.

Canadian Shoppers Shift Toward Purposeful Holiday Spending

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers see shoppers prioritizing local, thoughtful purchases amid tariffs, postal delays, and a changing economy.
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