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Aline Nasseh Chocolates Pop Up at Holt Renfrew

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Toronto’s Aline Nasseh Artisan Chocolates debuts a pop-up at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale, marking a key step in the young brand’s luxury retail growth.
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From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates AI Shifts and Operational Pressures

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AI innovation, store closures, and labour challenges shape mid-February’s retail landscape as Valentine’s Day spending approaches.
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Leyad Acquires St. Vital Centre for $160.5 Million

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Leyad buys Winnipeg’s St. Vital Centre for $160.5 million as Uniqlo prepares to join the dominant regional mall.
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From Pandemic Layoff to Building Businesses in Alberta

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After a 2020 layoff, Alberta entrepreneur Darcy Skarsen and his wife Elaine built Pita Pit locations, a bowling alley, and other businesses.
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Casavogue Launches Friends and Family Sale with Added Savings

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Casavogue’s Friends and Family Sale offers 20% off plus $100 off every $1,000 spent on high-end furniture across the showroom.
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Loblaw Launches Grocery Shopping in ChatGPT

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Loblaw launches grocery shopping in ChatGPT, positioning the retailer as an early mover in AI-assisted food retail in Canada.
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Couche-Tard Details New Long-Term Growth Strategy

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Couche-Tard outlines a new long-term growth strategy with a Core + More framework and updated financial targets through fiscal 2030.
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Altea Active to Replace Cineplex in Toronto’s Beaches

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Altea Active will replace the Cineplex in Toronto’s Beaches with a 59,000-square-foot fitness and wellness club opening in 2028.
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SUITABLEE Plans Toronto Showroom as Womenswear Grows

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SUITABLEE plans a Toronto showroom as womenswear drives growth, marking a strategic step in the brand’s national retail expansion.
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Canadian Apparel Market Rebounded Strongly in 2025

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Trendex data from Randy Harris shows the Canadian apparel market rebounded in 2025, driven by value, resale growth, and market polarization.
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Eddie Bauer’s Canadian Stores Enter Restructuring

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Eddie Bauer’s store operator has filed Chapter 11, putting its Canadian fleet into a sale or wind down while the brand shifts channels.
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Canada’s Labour Shift Reshapes Retail Workforce

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New labour data and expert insights point to shifting values, workforce exits, and evolving retail hiring patterns across Canada.
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Just Socks Foundation Sock Drive Returns for 11th Year

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Just Socks Foundation launches its 11th annual sock drive, culminating in a February 13 Big Sock Drop serving more than 40 charities.
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Bang & Olufsen Returns to Yorkville With New Toronto Store

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Bang & Olufsen is opening a new Toronto flagship at 135 Yorkville Avenue, marking its return to the city’s luxury retail corridor after several years away.
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Tudor Expands Canadian Boutique Network with Bloor Opening

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Tudor is accelerating its Canadian retail expansion with new boutiques in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver while maintaining key retail partnerships.
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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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