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Court Finds Sunterra Liable for $35M in Cheque-Kiting Ruling

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An Alberta court finds Sunterra liable for $35 million in cheque kiting, with the company’s president held personally responsible amid ongoing restructuring.
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Toys “R” Us Canada Seeks CCAA Protection

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Toys “R” Us Canada has filed for CCAA protection as it restructures its business, reduces its store footprint, and navigates mounting operational pressures.
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Westbeach Returns With Vancouver Flagship and National Plans

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Westbeach returns under Chip Wilson with a Vancouver flagship, retail-first strategy, and plans to expand across Canada.
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Eddie Bauer Poised to Exit Canada as Store Shutdown Looms

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Eddie Bauer is expected to close all Canadian stores as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring affecting roughly 200 North American locations.
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Maison Territo Launches Legacy Project Call 2026 for Canada’s Design Community

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Maison Territo invites Canada’s top design firms to apply for an exclusive Milan immersion during Salone del Mobile 2026.
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From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reshapes Loyalty, Footprints, and E-Commerce in Early 2026

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Canadian retail kicks off 2026 with Starbucks’ tiered rewards, Toys R Us’ contraction, and Walmart expansion, amid stabilizing market trends.
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Lane Bryant Enters Canada via Walmart Partnership

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Lane Bryant launches on Walmart.ca and in 320 stores Feb. 1, expanding plus-size fashion access through partnerships with Centric Brands and KnitWell. 
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Starbucks Canada Rolls Out Tiered Rewards Program

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Starbucks Canada launches a new tiered Starbucks Rewards program on March 10, introducing Green, Gold, and Reserve levels with faster earning and richer benefits.
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Canac Expands Greater Montreal Footprint With 1st Laval Store

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Canac opens its first Laval store on February 6, marking its entry into Greater Montreal with the company’s largest investment to date.
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From the Desk: Navigating Retail Expansion and Consumer Caution in Early 2026

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Canadian retail in 2026 balances expansion, experiential stores, AI adoption, and cautious consumer spending amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
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Galerie de Bellefeuille Expanding to New York and Miami

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Galerie de Bellefeuille marks 45 years with plans to open new gallery locations in New York City and Miami in 2026.
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Zellers Sets Sights on National Expansion After Edmonton Debut

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Zellers plans national expansion after strong Edmonton launch, marking the next phase of its Canadian retail revival.
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Canada’s Best Digital Retail Experiences Revealed: WOW 2026

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Léger’s WOW Digital 2026 study reveals which Canadian retailers lead online, why digital performance has stabilized, and what consumers now expect.
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Most Hudson’s Bay Boxes Likely Leased Within Two Years: JLL

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JLL forecasts that 65% of former Hudson’s Bay retail space in Canada will be committed within two years, largely through multi-tenant retail strategies.
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Ontario Job Posting Rules Raise the Stakes for Retail

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Ontario’s new job posting rules are now in force, reshaping pay transparency, AI disclosure, and hiring follow-up for many retail employers.
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WOW Index Shows In-Store Experience Slipping in 2026

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Leger’s WOW Index finds in-store experience scores fell in Ontario and edged down in Western Canada, with price and staffing issues leading irritants.
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Kit and Ace to Open Store in Downtown Victoria

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Kit and Ace will open a new store on Government Street in Victoria on this spring continuing its national retail expansion.
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From the Desk: Retail Expansion, Financial Resilience, and Innovation in Early 2026

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As the new year unfolds, the Canadian retail landscape is defined by bold strategic moves, cautious optimism amid economic pressures, and innovative responses to evolving consumer behaviours.
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Apple Opens New Sainte-Catherine Store in Downtown Montreal

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Apple opens a new Sainte-Catherine Street store in Montreal, relocating its longtime downtown location into a restored heritage building.
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Caulfeild Launches HANK Multi-Brand Menswear Retail Concept

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Caulfeild launches HANK, a multi-brand menswear concept opening in 2026 across the GTA, aimed at rebuilding premium menswear after major Canadian retail exits including Nordstrom, Saks and Hudson’s Bay. 
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AFA United in Style 2026 Unites Fashion Communities

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AFA United in Style runs February 8–10, 2026 in Toronto, connecting footwear, apparel and accessories alongside the Thredz Show.
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Saks Global Bankruptcy Reopens Canadian Retail Wounds

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Saks Global’s Chapter 11 filing revives Canadian retail fallout, exposing risks for brands, landlords, and suppliers tied to the former Saks Canada network.
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Fitness World Plans $50M for Canadian Expansion

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Fitness World Canada will invest $50 million to open 25 new clubs and launch franchising, targeting Ontario, Alberta, and beyond.
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Larry Leung Reappointed Chair of CXPA Canada Council

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Larry Leung begins a second year as Chair of CXPA Canada, focusing on AI, risk management, and the evolving role of customer experience in retail.
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Solis Movement Opens Third Toronto Studio in the East End

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Solis Movement expands with an 8,000 square foot east-end studio, adding new programming, wellness services, and a deeper Toronto community focus.
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