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From The Desk: Strategic Growth and Market Polarization Shape Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail hits a turning point as expansion, real estate deals, and shifting consumer behaviour reshape performance across the sector.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 16, 2026

Retail Insider -
First Capital REIT acquired as Westons expand retail empire, Skip the Dishes lays off staff and closes delivery service centres in Canada, Canada Post begins ending door-to-door delivery, Doug Ford slams city-run grocery stores, Foot Locker shuts Queen West store in Toronto, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 25, 2026

Retail Insider -
Vacant Bay box at Pen Centre sees demand, Erin Mills Charmed jewellery store closing due to repeated break ins, Manitoba PST exemption on food not for mom-and-pop shops, Genesis opens in Regina, and other news.

Women Entrepreneurs Reshape Canada’s Franchise Industry

Lee Rivett -
Women entrepreneurs are gaining momentum in Canada’s franchise sector, with leaders expanding into construction, automotive, and skilled trades.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 10, 2026

Retail Insider -
Loblaw investigates data breach after hack, Cellcosmet beauty launches at Holt Renfrew, former RCC director joins CFIG, downtown safety efforts, and other news.

Vancouver dessert brand plans expansion through franchising

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Praguery’s operational model leverages small, efficient retail spaces to maximize profitability.

From Pandemic Layoff to Building Businesses in Alberta

Craig Patterson -
After a 2020 layoff, Alberta entrepreneur Darcy Skarsen and his wife Elaine built Pita Pit locations, a bowling alley, and other businesses.

Inside the Pizza Nova Franchise Growth Story

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.

Celebrating World Franchise Day (Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The CFA represents 700 corporate members and over 40,000 franchisees

VIDEO: Canadian franchise industry poised for growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Canadian franchise industry is gearing up for a transformative year full of significant economic challenges and emerging opportunities.
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