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Sales in food services and drinking place rise: Statistics Canada

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In February, the largest increase in sales came from full-service restaurants (+1.4%).

adidas Canada partnering with Tim Hortons Timbits Soccer

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adidas Canada has announced a multi-year partnership with Tim Hortons as the official jersey partner for the Timbits Soccer program.

La Maison Simons Announces Downtown Vancouver store at CF Pacific Centre

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The location will occupy part of the mall's former Nordstrom space, and will be a welcome addition to Vancouver's downtown core which saw significant vacancies.

National roadshows strengthening business ties with China

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The roadshow series will convene business leaders, government representatives, and industry stakeholders to explore how Canadian companies can expand into the Chinese market.

Canadian consumer still under pressure with food prices: Dalhousie report

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Over 80% of Canadians identify food as the expense that has increased the most.

The Brick Chick grows with LEGO popularity

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An independent parts and custom design business serving adult collectors across the U.S. and Canada.

Michaels debuts 10-minute custom framing in Canada

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The new service allows customers to upload a photo directly from their phone, choose a frame with the help of a Michaels framing expert, and leave with a printed, framed and gift-boxed memory.

Canada losing businesses at an alarming rate: CFIB

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Business exits in Canada have outpaced new business entries since early 2024, and the problem seems to be getting worse.

Growth planned for QuickBite Collective brands

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Although the company was founded in 2024, its legacy brand Teriyaki Experience is celebrating 40 years in business.

STRONG Pilates on aggressive expansion path

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STRONG Pilates is set to expand from seven studios at the end of 2025, to 22 locations by the end of 2026, with plans to reach 40 by 2027.

Armco Capital acquires Stephen Avenue Place and adjacent buildings in downtown Calgary

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Landmark transaction brings together a prominent Class A office tower and a rare collection of contiguous high-street retail properties on Stephen Avenue, Calgary's most recognized pedestrian corridor.

Retail sales surpass $72 billion in February: Statistics Canada

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Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were up 0.6% in February.

Gen Z: Balancing Treats and Budgets

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Snacks (52%), desserts (51%), and clothing (49%) top the list of what Gen Z considers most worth spending on.

Amazon focused on protecting the shopping experience 

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In 2025, Amazon identified, seized, and appropriately disposed of more than 15 million counterfeit products worldwide, preventing them from harming customers or being resold elsewhere in the retail supply chain.  

DoorDash launching unique Mother’s Day experience

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It’s built on a simple insight: moms want one less thing to think about, not necessarily more gifts.

American Express Canada and DMZ’s grant program returns to support Canadian small business

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Funded by Amex Canada and administered by DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University, 100 Canadian small businesses will be selected to each receive a $10,000 CAD grant and mentoring support from DMZ.

Calgary Co-Op reports slight sales growth for fiscal 2025

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It reported net earnings of $6.1 million compared to a net loss of $10.04 million the previous year.

Canadian GDP to rebound in the first two quarters of 2026: CFIB

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Canadian economy grew 1.6% in Q1 2026 and is expected to increase to 1.6% in Q2.

Government of Canada investing in quality tourism experiences and attractions in Alberta

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The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) launched in 2023 with $108 million over three years to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and medium-sized businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.

KFC Canada installs original Montreal Canadiens Forum seats in restaurants for playoffs

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KFC Canada is installing original Montreal Forum seats in five Greater Montreal restaurants for Canadiens playoff games.

Sales at greenhouses rise for 5th consecutive year: Statistics Canada

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Total greenhouse area increased by 1.4% to 35.9 million square metres in 2025. Ontario accounted for just under two-thirds (64.9%) of total greenhouse area nationally in 2025.

VIDEO: 50 Years of Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Evolution

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Commercial real estate remains fundamentally a relationship-driven business, where in-person interaction, market insight, and trust continue to be essential for success.

KEEN and Space Available announce circular-driven collaboration 

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A special campaign film was created to capture the spirit of the collaboration.

CFIB calling on measures in federal budget to address declining entrepreneurship

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The CFIB said 73% of small firms say they are not confident that the federal government has their back as a business owner.

METRO reports Q2 financial results with sales rising more than 4% from last year

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Net earnings of $246.6 million, up 12.1%.
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