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Toys “R” Us Brand and Stores Head to Different Owners in Canada

Lee Rivett - June 22, 2026

An Ontario court has approved the breakup of Toys “R” Us Canada, with the brand, stores and Vaughan Mills lease heading to separate buyers. The future of the remaining stores after January 2027 remains uncertain.

Q1 2026 Value + Discount + Off-Price Retail Report: Value Gets Costlier To Deliver

Craig Patterson - June 9, 2026

Q1 2026 showed value retail is still winning trips, but it’s getting costlier to deliver. Expansion, discount formats, and real estate moves raised the stakes.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail’s Urban Expansion and Inflation Pressures Shape 2026 Outlook

Craig Patterson - March 20, 2026

This week’s coverage highlights Canadian retailers doubling down on urban growth and discount formats amid persistent grocery inflation outpacing wages.

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