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Farm Boy to Open 3 New Ontario Stores Amid Growing Demand

News Craig Patterson -
Farm Boy will expand with new grocery stores in Ottawa and Collingwood, continuing its growth across Ontario.

A Bathing Ape to Open 1st Canadian Store in Vancouver

News Craig Patterson -
A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is launching its first Canadian store in Vancouver, marking a major step in its global retail expansion strategy.

Leyad acquires Niagara’s Pen Centre for $140 Million in landmark deal

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Leyad's vision is to maintain and elevate the Pen Centre's role as the commercial anchor of the Niagara region while actively exploring the site's significant mixed-use redevelopment potential

SHEIN opening a three-floor pop-up in Montreal

News Mario Toneguzzi -
SHEIN said the pop-up will also feature the largest selection of SHEIN’s premium Trend Stores ever showcased in Quebec

Mary Brown’s Chicken celebrates Canadian farming roots through local partnerships (Video)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Mary Brown's Chicken has over 280 locations across Canada and is growing.

Birks Acquires European Boutique to Expand in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Birks jewellers acquires European Boutique to boost luxury footprint in Toronto with key mall stores and Diamonds Direct licensing.

Alimentation Couche-Tard announces withdrawal of proposal to acquire 7-Eleven brand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Couche-Tard said wanted to grow the 7-Eleven brand

Loblaw’s Per Bank on the latest in tariffs: More products getting “T” symbol

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Loblaw companies have increased the number of T symbols indicating products affected by tariffs

Tim Hortons Camp Day is TODAY, with 100% of proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales donated to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Tim Hortons said Camp Day was kickstarted in 1987 by 58 restaurant owners in Atlantic Canada who donated 24 hours of sales to the Tim Horton Children's Camp in Tatamagouche, N.S. 

Little Caesars and North Sun Energy join forces for major Atlantic Canada expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant.

Promenade Shopping Centre Accelerates Transformation with New Tenants, Entertainment, and Community Vision

News Craig Patterson -
The Promenade Shopping Centre in Thornhill continues its transformation with new tenants like Bowls & Blasters and LifeLabs, a dental college, and plans for expansion, reflecting a renewed focus on community, entertainment, and mixed-use development.

Canada’s Obesity Surge Signals Urgent Food Industry Reckoning

News Sylvain Charlebois -
One in three Canadians now lives with obesity, as food costs, diet shifts, and marketing practices strain public health and reshape the grocery landscape.

Consumers prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Prices for clothing and footwear rose 2.0% year over year in June after increasing 0.5% in May, says Statistics Canada.

Gentle Monster to Open First Canadian Store at Yorkdale

News Craig Patterson -
Gentle Monster will debut in Canada with a 5,300 sq. ft. flagship at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, bringing its immersive eyewear retail concept to the country.

Amazon Calgary employees recognized for innovative safety solutions using Dragonfly tool

News Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2024, over 130,000 Amazon employees globally used Dragonfly to provide suggestions for safety

RCVRI Wellness Studio opens in Toronto’s Entertainment District

News Mario Toneguzzi -
RCVRI, 2,300-square-foot space, introduces a curated collection of science-backed health and recovery therapies — a first-of-its-kind concept for North America.

Landmark Cinemas partners with Too Good To Go to fight food waste and offer discounted movie snacks

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Since launching in Canada in 2021 Too Good To Go, and its 16,000 partners have saved more than 10 million meals, across the country.

Recipe Restaurants Unlimited acquires Canadian Olive Garden locations, signs national expansion deal

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Recipe Unlimited is Canada's largest full-service restaurant company.

Hudson’s Bay Blames Hilco for Liquidation Failures, Defends Ruby Liu Deal

News Lee Rivett -
Hudson’s Bay rebuts Hilco’s court claims, defending its lease sale to Ruby Liu and blaming the lender for mismanaging the retailer’s liquidation process.

Lauren Bentley Swimwear Expands Canadian Footprint

News Craig Patterson -
Lauren Bentley Swimwear expands its Canadian presence with a Yorkville pop-up launch, marking a new chapter in luxury, sustainability, and design.

Positive ad environments deliver bigger results, says new Pinterest and MAGNA study

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Pinterest commissioned MAGNA for research to help understand which ad environment attributes can impact a brand’s performance goals.

MNP Consumer Debt Index holds steady following 2 interest rate pauses as Canadians brace for ongoing economic uncertainty

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians say they desperately need interest rates to go down, says MNP

Toronto-Based liquidator sees spike in inventory deals amid shifting retail landscape

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The liquidator resells that merchandise through a number of channels.

Freightzy launches Canada’s most accessible Reefer LTL Program, empowering SMEs to scale and compete across North America

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Freightzy exists to help small and mid-sized businesses grow

High-Income Canadians Drive Rebound in Retail Spending

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian consumer spending intentions rose in July, with high earners boosting demand for apparel, travel, pets, and discretionary goods.

Walmart Canada sparks opportunities for homegrown businesses at inaugural Canada Growth Summit

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Walmart Canada's first Growth Summit is part of Walmart's global Growth Summit series, following similar events in the United States, Chile, India, Mexico and Africa.

Most Canadians say federal tariffs and taxes are driving up cost of living, MEI-Ipsos poll

News Mario Toneguzzi -
A significant majority believe that high taxes and retaliatory tariffs are directly contributing to the rising cost of living.

Shapermint expands to Canada with comfort-first, size-inclusive shapewear collection

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2018, Shapermint has quickly become one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in the U.S.

Trump’s latest tariff threat creating uncertainty for Canadian businesses

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Trump’s threat of 35% tariffs on Canadian goods, if implemented, would be a massive blow

MTY reports Q2 for Fiscal 2025

News Mario Toneguzzi -
System sales for the quarter increased slightly at $1.5 billion compared to Q2-24, said MTY

Wholesale and retail trade sees 2nd consecutive month of job gains: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Employment in wholesale and retail trade increased by 34,000 (+1.1%) in June

Shake Shack Canada hits the road this summer with their 1st food truck

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Shake Shack Canada's ambitious vision includes opening Shacks nationwide, with its first three locations now open at Yonge & Dundas, Union Station, and Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto.

Aritzia reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 financial results

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Aritzia achieved net revenue of $663 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, a 33% increase compared to last year.

AFA Expo 2025 Returns to Toronto for Footwear & Apparel

News Craig Patterson -
AFA Expo 2025 returns to Toronto Congress Centre August 12-14, uniting Canada’s footwear, apparel, and accessories industries for three days of buying and networking.

Centric Software’s AI-Powered PLM Transformation [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Centric Software CTO Ravi Rangan discusses how AI is transforming product lifecycle management across fashion, retail, and consumer goods sectors.

Why Canadian Coffee Prices Are Unfairly Inflated by Tariffs

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Ground coffee prices in Canada are up 19% in 2025, driven by tariffs—not global supply issues—hurting consumers and the $27B coffee industry.

RONA releases its 2024 Sustainable Development Activities overview

News Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2024, RONA said it also received many awards and recognitions to highlight its sustainable development initiatives and accomplishments

Osmow’s Shawarma chain expands rapidly across North America

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Beyond its rapid expansion, Osmow is also leaving a strong imprint through its charitable work.

BeaverTails ramps up renovations and looks to expand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
BeaverTails is focused on making its best stores better.

Avison Young helps Home Depot find 183rd location in Canada in Fort McMurray

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The 80,000-square-foot Home Depot building is anticipated to open in Q2/Q3 2026 and will employ approximately 150 associates

PIANO PIANO expands west with 1st Hamilton location

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This seventh PIANO PIANO location represents a major milestone for the brand and reflects its growing presence across Southern Ontario.

Think Retail Turns 20: Tony Flanz Reflects on the Journey [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Craig and Tony discuss the 20-year evolution of Think Retail, including major brand entries, heartfelt client relationships, and how Tony navigated immense personal challenges while building one of Canada’s most respected brokerage firms—all while shaping the future of retail leasing with passion and purpose.

Eleventy Opens First Canadian Store on Toronto’s Bloor Street

News Craig Patterson -
Eleventy launches its first Canadian flagship on Toronto's Bloor Street, bringing Italian smart luxury and hospitality to the city’s upscale retail scene.

Gradient immersive retail activation with Kiehl’s proves experiential strategy drives sales (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Gradient partnered with Kiehl’s to reimagine one of the brand’s retail locations in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen.

Foxy Box franchise owners in Cambridge share their entrepreneurial journey and plans for expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The couple discovered the Foxy Box brand separately—both through social media.

Sleep Country Canada doubles down on digital with customer-centric transformation

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Sleep Country's forward-looking strategy is reshaping its approach to retail.

EMERGE Brand, T2G, drives 34% revenue growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
EMERGE is a Canadian e-commerce and retail portfolio of premium brands

Hudson’s Bay Lenders File to Block Ruby Liu Store Deal

News Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay lenders ask the court to block a lease deal with Ruby Liu, citing high costs, stalled landlord approvals, and risk to creditor recovery. 

KaleMart24 opening 7 new stores and 1st in Ontario

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The first KaleMart24 opened in Montreal in March 2024 with a 1,200-square-foot store in Berri-UQAM, the largest Metro station in the city.

Luv2Pak’s Century of Innovation & Gather Packaging Launch [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Luv2Pak President Ben Hertzman discusses the company’s 100-year legacy, sustainable packaging, and the launch of Gather Packaging in this video interview.
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