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Canadian retail real estate entered a scarcity-driven phase in Q2 2026 as prime assets gained pricing power, international retailers targeted top nodes, Hudson's Bay space created repositioning opportunities, and well-capitalized landlords pulled further ahead.

Self-checkout theft surges to $10B as organized crime targets retailers, Yves Veggie Cuisine returns, large Canadian Tire prepares to open in Kelowna, 10-court pickleball facility coming to former Kamloops furniture store, and other news.

Loblaw's Superstore fined over misleading 'product of Canada' display, Sona Cosmetics launches at Ardene, Chinese tours returning to BC, Calgary Co-op to open redeveloped North Hill location, Understory opens queen third place in Toronto, and other news.

RioCan’s Oliver Harrison says the REIT’s retail portfolio is thriving, with strong tenant demand, high occupancy and growing leasing momentum.