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From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Consumer Shifts Define Canadian Retail in Early June

Craig Patterson - June 7, 2026

Canadian retail continued to evolve this week, with store expansions, leadership changes, consumer trends, and economic insights shaping the industry's direction.

MEC Owner Tim Gu Acquires McAllister Place Mall in Saint John

Craig Patterson - June 4, 2026

MEC owner Tim Gu has acquired McAllister Place in Saint John for $64 million, expanding Smart Investment's growing Canadian shopping centre portfolio. Craig Patterson speaks with Gu in an exclusive interview.

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