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Bento launches Nashville hot chicken sushi roll across Canada

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Bento’s latest sushi product combines Nashville hot chicken with traditional roll ingredients and will be sold at participating Canadian grocery, retail and post-secondary locations.

Couche-Tard to acquire Irving Oil retail assets in Quebec, Ontario

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The convenience store operator has agreed to acquire retail locations, fuel supply arrangements and cardlock sites in Quebec and Ontario, subject to regulatory approvals.

Employment falls for 2nd straight month, 68,000 jobs lost in September: Statistics Canada

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The unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 6.5%.

Canadians plan to spend less this holiday season but favour domestic products: PwC

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A PwC Canada survey finds 54 per cent of consumers are willing to pay more for Canadian-made goods as planned holiday spending declines 11 per cent.

Maybelline expands mental health campaign to focus on support networks (Video)

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Maybelline New York’s latest Brave Together campaign highlights the role of family and friends in mental health support, building on a global program launched in 2020.

Canadians’ confidence in direction of food system weakens: report

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A Canadian Centre for Food Integrity survey finds food affordability remains Canadians' top concern as uncertainty about misinformation and artificial intelligence grows.

PetSmart plans free Halloween events at Canadian stores

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PetSmart Canada will host in-store Halloween activities and introduce a new experience featuring snakes, lizards and other small creatures in October.

Aritzia reports Q2 Fiscal 2027 financial results, net revenue up 44.1% to $1.17 billion

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Net revenue in Canada increased 19.8% to $390.4 million, compared to $326.0 million in Q2 2026.

Egg Club and Serruya Private Equity Announce Joint Venture to Fuel Global Growth  

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New partnership will support expansion of the Toronto-born breakfast brand across North America and international markets.

Kits Eyecare report preliminary Q3 results, substantial growth in total revenue

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Total Revenue grew 21.6% year-over-year to approximately $63.7 million, accelerating from 17.8% growth in Q2 2026.

Selwyn Crittendon moving on to different role at IKEA

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He will remain with IKEA Canada until December 31, and the company expects to announce a successor in the coming months.

Canadian Holiday Shoppers Start Early, Creating New Opportunities for Retail Advertisers

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Vistar Media research finds OOH advertising is influencing consumer decisions, online searches and brand consideration ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Canadian Holiday Shoppers Turn to Early Deals and AI as Budgets Face Pressure: Accenture

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Accenture forecasts average holiday gifting spend of $717 as consumers seek value, compare prices and use GenAI tools to find deals and products.

Tax and cost pressures holding back most small business from expanding: CFIB 

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A CFIB survey finds just 7% of small businesses plan significant growth over the next year, with taxes and rising costs cited as key barriers to expansion.

Kidfresh Expands to More Than 300 Canadian Stores as Kids’ Frozen Meal Category Grows

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The brand is adding Metro Ontario and Pattison Food Group locations while making and packaging its Canadian lineup domestically.

Salvation Army Thrift Store opens second Victoria location

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The Salvation Army Thrift Store is opening an 8,300-square-foot location on Quadra Street, its second store in Victoria and eighth on Vancouver Island.

Canadian Travel Brand Monos Plans Retail Expansion as Tariffs Reshape U.S. Strategy

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CEO Victor Tam says the Vancouver-based company is deepening its presence in existing Canadian markets while balancing growth between Canada and the U.S.

Most Canadian Small Businesses Haven’t Felt AI’s Impact: Zensurance

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Second-wave findings from Zensurance’s 2026 survey show three-in-five small business owners remain outside the AI conversation.

Wayfair expands Klarna payment options to Canadian shoppers

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Wayfair is expanding its partnership with Klarna, making the payment company's full suite of flexible payment options available to Canadian shoppers for the first time.

Calgary Retail Investment Hits $522 Million in H1 2026, Led by $154M Northland Village Sale

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Investor demand in Calgary is strongest for grocery-anchored, neighbourhood and convenience-focused properties, as buyers seek resilient retail assets amid population growth and limited supply.

EB Games opening North America’s first Nintendo store-within-a-store experience in Toronto

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New permanent Nintendo space coming to EB Games' flagship Toronto location October 17

Canadian Consumer Spending Tracks 2.6% Growth in Q3 as FIFA World Cup Provides Modest Boost: TD

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TD data show spending on travel, groceries and home-related purchases remained resilient, while World Cup activity lifted select categories in Ontario and B.C.

Costco expands on-demand delivery across Canada through DoorDash

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Costco members across Canada can now order groceries, household essentials, electronics and other products from Costco warehouses through DoorDash.

VIDEO: What consumers can do during an affordability crisis

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Bruce Winder, a retail analyst, shops this way and offers the following advice.

Neighbourly Pharmacy continues to grow, 10 more pharmacies acquired

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Additions bring Neighbourly's national network to 342 pharmacies across Canada
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