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Voilà launches major public awareness campaign

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Rooted in deep consumer research, the campaign highlights Voilà’s most unique differentiator as the only online destination that brings together several of Canada’s most beloved grocery banners, including Sobeys, Farm Boy, and Longo’s in Ontario, and IGA in Quebec, under one seamless experience.
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JLL Canada Holiday Retail Survey: Less on gifts, more on experiences, self-treats, and shopping centre visits

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When it comes to where they're headed for holiday shopping and experiences, Canadians are turning to shopping centres, with 90% saying they'll visit at least once this season.
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ROYALMOUNT recipient of numerous interior design awards (Photos)

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Among ROYALMOUNT’s multiple wins, most notably, the property took home the “Award of the Year” for Inclusive Bathrooms (By: Borrallo Interiors + Chrome Design + Lemay).
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H&R REIT selling 27 Canadian retail properties and some office properties for $1.5 billion

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The sale of one retail property is expected to close in Q4 2025 and the rest of the property sales are expected to close in January 2026.
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Holiday shoppers lean on AI for deals but remain cautious about next iteration of AI-powered buying: KPMG

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More than three-in-four Canadians (78 per cent) say they plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to guide their holiday shopping this season
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Purolator to handle 52 million holiday parcels

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Purolator expects to process over 52 million parcels this holiday season as it expands access points, EVs and seasonal shipping options across Canada.
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Furble: Affordable Pet Prescription Service Online Launched

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With 50% of Canadian pet owners skipping vet visits due to rising costs, Furble said it helps close the gap by connecting pet parents to licensed community pharmacies for affordable, convenient care delivered right to their door.
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Is Black Friday Still Even A Thing? (Opinion)

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Many retailers are starting earlier and spreading deals throughout the holiday season, starting as early as October.
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Small Business Saturday kicks off holiday shopping season: CFIB

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According to CFIB’s latest data, one third (33%) of small businesses count on the upcoming holiday sales.
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Twisted Goods owner Angelica Fehr looks to future expansion

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Twisted Goods positions itself as a gift store offering unique items designed to bring joy, whether for oneself or others. 
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Black Friday Trends: Canadians Support Small Businesses: Xero report

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According to the report, across all regions, most Canadians intend to include small businesses in their holiday shopping this year, even when it costs more to do so, and 1 in 4 Canadians plan to increase their small business spending this year compared to last year. 
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Retail sales dip to just under $70 billion in September: Statistics Canada

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Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were relatively unchanged in September.
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New report from Destination Vancouver shows events generated more than $544 million in economic output for Vancouver in 2024

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Events played a vital role in Vancouver's economy, contributing to $338 million in direct spending in 2024.
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Black Friday set to surge as Canadians shop smarter for 2025: RCC

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Holiday gift spending budgets remains stable at $975, but consumers are approaching purchases in 2025 with remarkable precision.
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Staples Canada’s 2025 Annual School Supply Drive surpasses $1-Million goal

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Running from July 28 through September 28, the 2025 annual Staples School Supply Drive invited customers at Staples stores across Canada to add donations to their purchases in support of the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (Ontario) and United Way Centraide (rest of Canada).
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Optimism slowly coming back ahead of holiday season: CFIB

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The CFIB reports a boost in small business confidence to 55.5 index points. Learn what this means for the holiday season.
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Canadian consumers looking for value this holiday shopping season: Accenture report

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Retailers are going to need to think and act more strategically to bring value to consumers this year.
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Canadian Toy Association announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

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The Canadian Toy Industry Hall of Fame celebrates individuals whose exceptional achievements and contributions have made a lasting impact on the toy industry in Canada and beyond.
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Shifting consumer behaviour over Christmas shopping: Lightspeed Commerce

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Black Friday isn’t just a U.S. export,  it’s Canada’s new retail reset.
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Metro sees annual sales growth of 3.7%

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For the year, net earnings rose by 9.4% for Metro.
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Conestoga Mall welcomes new retailers

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Ardene and Chipotle join the tenant mix at Conestoga Mall.
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GoodLeaf Farms raises $52 Million for Canadian capacity expansion and new Agricultural Centre of Excellence 

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The past year was transformational for GoodLeaf Farms, marked by accelerated growth and a sharp increase in demand for its Canadian-grown baby greens, microgreens, and blends across Canada.
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AI increasingly handling more customer service cases: Salesforce report

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81% of Canadian service professionals using AI say it’s making them more productive, says Salesforce.
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Black Friday dominated 2024 holiday spending, Moneris data shows; will it lead again in 2025?

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Moneris data shows Black Friday was Canada’s busiest shopping day in 2024, driven by early deals and delivery concerns. See key 2025 holiday retail and fraud trends.
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Panago Pizza launches refreshed brand and menu

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The company was founded in 1986 and has 170 locations across the country.
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