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Reitmans (Canada) Limited reports Q2 financial results, net revenues decrease 1.9% y/y

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Net earnings were $10.1 million ($0.20 basic and diluted earnings per share) as compared with net earnings of $13.1 million ($0.26 basic and diluted earnings per share) a year earlier.

Gen Z demands authentic digital experiences as AI reshapes retail: Sitecore

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Sitecore research finds 89% of Gen Z wants more authentic digital experiences, while nearly 70% have reduced engagement with brands they distrust.

STRONG Pilates launches new connected training technology as franchise expands globally

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The technology is being introduced in two phases, beginning in Australia and the United States, with a second phase planned for later this year that will add expanded data capabilities, deeper technology integration and a global rollout.

Verifran launches franchise intelligence platform to streamline candidate qualification

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The Toronto-based company is positioning the platform as an intelligence layer between an initial franchise inquiry and a franchise development team

WestJet, Tim Hortons announce new in-flight coffee and loyalty partnership

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The partnership will see WestJet serve a new Tim Hortons coffee blend called Flight Roast on flights that currently offer in-flight refreshments, while members of the two companies' rewards programs will eventually be able to earn points through eligible Tim Hortons purchases.

Maybelline New York taps four Canadian artists to rework iconic jingle in new campaign (Videos)

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The campaign, called The Power of Maybe: The Canadian Jingle Reimagined, launched this week and features Nicolina, Liz Lokre, Naomi and Tia Wood, with each artist interpreting the jingle through her own music and approach to self-expression.

EAIGLE, Loblaw expand AI partnership at distribution centres

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The expanded rollout of EAIGLE's Vision AI technology is focused on automating gate operations and improving the movement of vehicles through Loblaw's distribution network.

BCG: Canadian retail spending splits further as higher- and lower-income households diverge

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Higher-income buyers place more weight on service and the buying experience, especially for bigger purchases like appliances.

Cozey to open first permanent Montreal store as furniture retailer expands physical footprint

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The Montreal location is part of a broader expansion that has seen Cozey increase its physical retail presence while also entering new international markets.

RONA names Alain Ménard CEO as J.P. Towner moves to Sycamore Partners advisory role

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The company says Towner and Ménard will continue to work closely together during the transition as RONA moves into its next phase of growth.

Amazon invests more than $78 million in pay increases for Canada operations employees  

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Amazon is raising its average hourly base wage in Canada to $26.27 per hour — up from $25.27 in 2025 — representing a 4% year-over-year increase. 

BRP focusing on off-road vehicle market

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BRP is planning to introduce a major off-road vehicle innovation every six months over the next four years.

eBay Live partners with Toronto International Film Festival

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Until September 20 Shop the TIFF Edit will be a dedicated eBay Live destination featuring TIFF-inspired live shopping experiences hosted by sellers, with vintage finds, luxury pieces, statement looks, premiere-worthy fashion and movie-inspired style all up for discovery.

Canada business groups welcome Productivity Mega Deduction as boost to investment

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Restaurants Canada and the Retail Council of Canada welcome the federal government’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction, saying it could spur investment in equipment, technology and infrastructure.

Home Depot Canada Foundation uses Fortnite to raise awareness of youth homelessness

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The Home Depot Canada Foundation created a custom Fortnite map and Twitch campaign to raise awareness of youth homelessness and its challenges in Canada.

Dollarama Q2 sales increase 17.6% y/y to surpass $2 billion

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Net earnings increased by 8.7% to $349.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, compared to $321.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

RBC says grocery prices likely to keep rising faster than overall inflation in near term

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The report said the largest recent spike occurred between 2021 and 2023, when grocery inflation reached its highest level since the early 1980s and food prices rose 11 per cent year-over-year in late 2022.

Canadian businesses face rising debt, payment stress: Equifax

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Average commercial debt per business rose 7.3 per cent year-over-year to $30,581, while the 60-plus-day delinquency rate on financial credit products reached 4.0 per cent, its highest level since 2019 and a 19.7 per cent increase from a year earlier.

Downtown Yonge BIA expands food tour program with new fall experiences

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The program, created by the Downtown Yonge BIA and operated by Tour Guys, will add a weekday lunch tour beginning Sept. 17 and a Sunday beverage tour launching Sept. 20. The expansion follows three sold-out seasons of the community food-tour series.

Nespresso opens new experiential kiosk in Montreal’s Royalmount

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The concept is inspired by Nespresso’s collaboration with Dua Lipa and its “By the Pool” campaign, bringing a colourful, summer-inspired and immersive experience to the shopping centre.

Holiday shopping starts earlier as retailers face growing mobile, AI customer-experience risks: Quantum Metric

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As retailers roll-out new app campaigns, AI-driven features and discovery tools, they’re also introducing more opportunities for friction across the digital shopping journey.

Constant Contact launches real estate marketing platform in Canada

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The platform is now built for the entire Canadian real estate ecosystem — associations, MLSs, brokerages, franchises, teams, and agents — with connected, relationship-driven marketing

Circle K, Couche-Tard launch app-based rewards campaign tied to customer visits

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The Road to Rewards promotion runs from Sept. 15 to Nov. 9, and is the company's first app-integrated, visit-based campaign, according to Circle K Canada.

IKEA Canada marks 50th anniversary with new campaign focused on products’ role in everyday life

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When IKEA opened its first Canadian store in 1976, home life looked very different than it does today.

The high cost of doing business in the restaurant industry: EconoLease

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EconoLease’s 2026 Hospitality Operator Report found that restaurants’ most critical equipment breaks down the most, and many operators say they can’t afford to upgrade or replace it.
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