SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

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

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.

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.

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.

Van Houtte Coffee Services expands in Edmonton with new office and distribution centre

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc. is Canada's leading commercial coffee services provider.

Purdys enters new retail channels for 1st time amid increased national demand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Purdys Chocolatier is a Canadian-owned and operated chocolate brand since 1907

Consumer insolvencies on the rise; business declines but still elevated: CAIRP

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Association said that even with short-term fluctuations, consumer insolvency volumes in 2025 remain notably higher than pre-pandemic norms.

McArthurGlen Vancouver Celebrates 10 Years of Retail Success

News Craig Patterson -
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver marks 10 years with major growth, community impact, and a third phase of expansion on the horizon.

DoorDash and Futurpreneur unite young entrepreneurs with “Founder Socials” event series

News Mario Toneguzzi -
DoorDash and Futurpreneur say they are committed to reducing the connection gap

QuickBite Collective rapidly expanding across Canada with 3 fast-casual brands

News Mario Toneguzzi -
QuickBite is one of Canada's fastest-growing QSR parent companies, uniting Teriyaki Experience, Burgers n' Fries Forever (BFF), and Maverick's Donut Company under one bold vision.

Tahini’s CEO on Bitcoin, franchising, and U.S. expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Tahini’s is a unique, category leading quick service restaurant group founded in 2012 and currently operating more than 60 locations across Canada

RONA Foundation presents $1.3M to 8 Canadian NPOs through its 2025 Build from the Heart program

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The RONA Foundation is a charity established in 1998, whose mission is to help improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments or making it easier to access housing.

Jersey Milk Discontinued Amid Economic Pressures

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Mondelez confirms Jersey Milk is discontinued, citing low sales and rising costs—highlighting deeper economic challenges in Canada.

Loulou Lollipop: Vancouver-based baby brand eyes international growth and retail expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Co-founded by Eleanor Lee and Angel Kho in 2015, the idea for Loulou Lollipop began with a personal need.

Cleaning With Purpose: Guests on Earth redefining home care as next wellness frontier

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Jackie Prince, Founder of Guests on Earth, launched the company in March 2022, inspired by the challenges of home life during the pandemic.

Toronto’s Bananas brings bold, quirky retail to Midtown with a playful twist

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Bananas is the passion project of best friends and midtown residents, Joanna Stern and Lauren Shulman.

Wellington Market announces expansion with renowned new vendors (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Well is a joint venture between RioCan and Allied, located at the gateway to Toronto’s downtown west – where the city’s top tourist attractions meet the vibrant King West neighbourhood.

Queens Harbour: The New Heartbeat of Toronto’s Waterfront

News Mario Toneguzzi -
With 800 seats and Canada's largest retractable rooftop, Queens Harbour offers a chef-driven menu, fusing Mediterranean and Asian influences.

Retail Expert Weighs in on Ruby Liu’s Hudson’s Bay Bid

News Craig Patterson -
Retail strategist Carl Boutet says Ruby Liu's bold plan to revive Hudson’s Bay stores faces challenges with landlords and scaling.

grace & stella expands retail presence in Canada with Amazon, Costco, and Walmart launches

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This expansion comes at a time when consumer demand for wellness and beauty products that deliver both performance and a little daily joy is at an all-time high, says grace & stella
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