SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Il Cappello Enoteca opens in Vancouver

News Mario Toneguzzi -
As La Famiglia Dolce Amore’s first full-service restaurant, Il Cappello completes the trio of concepts at the Burnaby space, which includes The Gelato Mafia “TGM Terrazza” and Dolce Amore Caffetteria

Chinese Restaurant Awards reveal Top 50 honourees for 2025 Elite 30 Canada Awards

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Discover the Top 50 Honourees for the 2025 Elite 30 Canada Awards by the Chinese Restaurant Awards, celebrating the best Chinese cuisine across Canada. Winners to be announced Oct. 29 in Vancouver.

Court Blocks Ruby Liu’s Bid for Former Hudson’s Bay Leases

News Craig Patterson -
A court ruling ends Ruby Liu’s bid to acquire 25 former Hudson’s Bay leases, halting her plan to launch a new Canadian department store chain.

Hästens Opens Second Canadian Showroom in Vancouver

News Craig Patterson -
Hästens opens a 2,800-square-foot showroom on Burrard Street in Vancouver, marking its second Canadian location after Yorkville, Toronto.

Blue Jays fever boosts Toronto entrepreneur’s baseball brand J. Birdy as World Series kicks off

News Mario Toneguzzi -
J. Birdy has been seeing incredible sales growth over the last few months.

Restaurants could create 25,000 additional youth jobs with boost from permanent GST exemption

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants are the number one source of first-time jobs for Canadians.

CFIB releases new report challenging 5 myths around Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The CFIB says there are dozens of legitimate reasons why small businesses use the program.

MEC Expands Nationally Under Renewed Canadian Ownership

News Craig Patterson -
MEC grows as Canada’s outdoor retail leader, adding new stores, leadership, and innovations amid sector challenges.

Canadians choose home entertainment over going out: Samsung Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
A new Samsung Canada survey shows 85% of Canadians now prefer movie nights at home, transforming living rooms into entertainment hubs.

Amazon rolls out 1st electric delivery vans from Rivian in Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Fifty custom electric delivery vans from Rivian are hitting the road in Greater Vancouver, says Amazon.

FYihealth group hits 370 clinics in 2025

News Mario Toneguzzi -
FYihealth group expands with 22 new clinic mergers in 2025, reaching 370 locations across Canada through doctor-led partnerships.

Inside the Pizza Nova Franchise Growth Story

News Craig Patterson -
Domenic Primucci provides an inside look at Pizza Nova’s quality-first ethos, local franchising, real estate strategy, and why a 1987 jingle still drives sales in Ontario.

Purdys Chocolatier Expands 2025 Pop-Up Stores Across Canada

News Craig Patterson -
Purdys Chocolatier launches eight new 2025 pop-up stores across Canada, expanding its footprint to test the waters in new markets before opening permanent stores.

Dr. Phone Fix acquires Geebo to enter Atlantic Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Dr. Phone Fix signs deal to acquire Geebo’s Nova Scotia stores, expanding its coast-to-coast electronics repair business.

Statistics Canada reports August retail growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Statistics Canada says a rise in retail sales for August was driven by motor vehicle dealers and various subsectors.

Gen Z entrepreneurs eye e-commerce amid challenges, TD survey finds

News Mario Toneguzzi -
1 in 4 Gen Z (25%) say they would launch an e-commerce venture using platforms like Etsy or Shopify, reflecting enthusiasm in this sector

Convenience stores urge reversal of nicotine pouch ban

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Independent retailers say banning nicotine pouches hurts public health and small businesses, calling on ministers to include them in smoking reduction plans.

Bloom Nutrition launches in Canada with Walmart

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Bloom Nutrition's top-selling Greens Powder is now available at Walmart stores across Canada in three plant-based flavours.

Organic Traditions Celebrates 25 Years with Major Rebrand

News Craig Patterson -
Organic Traditions marks 25 years with a new visual identity, strategic leadership, and a vision for the future of Canada’s functional wellness market.

Value Retailers Power Growth in Kantar Canada Rankings

News Craig Patterson -
Kantar BrandZ finds Canada’s Top 40 up 10% to US$211.8B as value banners like Dollarama, Maxi and No Frills surge, with retail a standout across 2025.

Mastermind Toys Enters Quebec with Downtown Montreal Flagship

News Craig Patterson -
Mastermind Toys opens its first Quebec store in downtown Montreal, marking a major step in its national expansion with a bilingual, experiential concept. Craig Patterson interviews VP of Store Operations Marcello Piane.

King Living opens flagship Toronto showroom

News Craig Patterson -
Australian brand King Living opens a 12,000-sq-ft Toronto showroom in the Castlefield Design District, offering modular furniture, design services, and a gallery-like retail experience.

Wingstop to open 1st Canadian flagship at Calgary’s CF Chinook Centre in major westward expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Wingstop launches flagship Canadian location at CF Chinook Centre in Calgary, unveiling a bold new design as part of its expansion beyond Ontario.

Unified retail experience key for Canadian shoppers: Deloitte

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Deloitte Canada's Shirl Gilani says retailers must blend digital and in-store shopping to meet evolving customer expectations.

Loblaw campaign aims to feed 1 million children

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Loblaw will match up to $2M in donations to help President’s Choice Children’s Charity support school food programs for kids across Canada.

 Cineplex selling digital media arm for $70M

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Cineplex will sell Cineplex Digital Media to U.S.-based Creative Realities Inc. while retaining ad sales rights across Canada.

AIRE Ancient Baths to Open First Canadian Location in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
AIRE Ancient Baths will open its first Canadian location in Toronto’s Fashion District in late 2025 inside a restored Edwardian heritage building.

Playa Bowls signs master franchise agreement in Canada to launch its international expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Eat Up Canada Inc. marks Playa Bowls’ first international development deal and includes plans to open more than 160 shops nationwide.

Freed & Freed’s ‘Pink for a Cause’ Launches Capsule Collection

News Craig Patterson -
Freed & Freed launches ‘Pink for a Cause,’ a capsule collection inspired by CEO Marissa Freed’s breast cancer journey, supporting research and awareness.

Canadian Brand Sona Cosmetics Launches Affordable Line

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian women-owned brand Sona Cosmetics launches with inclusive, affordable beauty, available at Dollarama, Giant Tiger, and online.

Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Year-over-year grocery price inflation has generally trended upward since its most recent low in April 2024 (+1.4%), says Statistics Canada.

AetherHaus Brings Sauna and Cold Plunge Culture to Vancouver

News Craig Patterson -
Vancouver’s new AetherHaus studio redefines wellness with sauna and cold plunge rituals rooted in tradition and connection.

2025 to be Canada’s 1st AI-powered holiday season

News Craig Patterson -
Google says 43% of Canadians will use AI to shop this holiday. Here is what the data shows and how retailers can win across online and in-store.

Tushar Tondvalkar opens Kavita Indian restaurant in Vancouver

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Chef Tushar Tondvalkar debuts Kavita in Vancouver, celebrating his Mumbai roots with seasonal Indian menus inspired by festivals and family.

Software solutions that strengthen Canadian innovation

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Entrepreneur Shawn Freeman launches BuyCanadianSoftware.ca to boost local innovation, data sovereignty, and support for Canadian-built software.

OpenRoad Auto reveals new brand identity

News Mario Toneguzzi -
OpenRoad Auto marks 25 years with a new name, updated mission and values, and a focus on the future of automotive retail.

Tariffs & trade tensions strain Canadian consumer confidence and business outlook: Bank of Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadians plan to buy local amid trade tensions, while businesses face soft demand, muted hiring, and inflation concerns, says the Bank of Canada.

Walmart Opens Advanced Distribution Centre in Vaughan

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Walmart Canada unveils a new high-tech distribution centre in Vaughan, aiming to improve service, create jobs, and support local communities.

Second Cup Marks 50 Years With Birthday Menu and Merch

News Craig Patterson -
Second Cup celebrates 50 years with birthday cake drinks, commemorative merchandise, and growth plans under Foodtastic.

Mine & Yours Turns 12 as Luxury Resale Goes Mainstream

News Craig Patterson -
Mine & Yours turns 12 with a Birkin giveaway as founder Courtney Watkins reflects on luxury resale’s rise and the brand’s Canadian expansion.

Canadian retail industry loses an icon in Terry Napper

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Napper, who was widely respected for his decades of leadership in the shopping centre industry, passed away recently.

Mastercard research reveals cybersecurity concerns

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Mastercard’s 2025 Cybersecurity Report finds 75% of Canadians more concerned about online fraud, with shopping scams and AI threats on the rise.

Canadians keep holiday budgets steady at $975 in 2025: RCC/Leger survey

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Holiday shoppers in Canada are starting earlier, prioritizing deals, and making thoughtful, value-focused purchases despite ongoing economic pressures.

Consumer Goods Strain Deepens in 2025: Report

News Craig Patterson -
Salesforce’s 2025 Consumer Goods Report warns of inflation, tariffs, and AI disruption reshaping profitability across Canada’s retail sector.

A&W reports 3rd straight quarter of sales growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
A&W Canada saw 1.4% same store sales growth and a 163% jump in pre-tax income in Q3 2025, supported by marketing success and lower costs.

Luca Faloni Opens 1st Canadian Flagship in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Italian menswear brand Luca Faloni opens its first Canadian flagship on Toronto’s Bloor Street, blending Italian craftsmanship with Canadian modernist design.

Naturepedic Expands in Canada with Stores and Supima Sheets

News Craig Patterson -
Naturepedic grows its Canadian footprint with Toronto, Oakville, and Vancouver stores while debuting Supima organic sheets.

CF Market Mall in Calgary welcomes exciting new retailers

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Calgary’s CF Market Mall reports record sales as brands like Arc’teryx, SoftMoc, and Ever New expand and new food concepts join the mix.

Ottawa Targets Organized Retail Theft in Sweeping Justice Reforms

News Craig Patterson -
Canada introduces tougher penalties, bail reform, and RCMP funding to combat organized retail theft nationwide.

Healthy Planet Launches Largest Fairtrade Campaign Across Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Healthy Planet marks Fairtrade Month with its biggest campaign yet, spotlighting certified brands and promoting ethical, sustainable retailing.
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