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Vancouver dessert brand plans expansion through franchising

The Praguery’s operational model leverages small, efficient retail spaces to maximize profitability.

Activity picking up at Calgary CF Market Mall and CF Chinook Centre

Demand for space at both shopping centres has strengthened to start the year, with multiple retailers under construction, major brands returning or expanding.

Ontario Court Recognizes Eddie Bauer Bankruptcy

Ontario court recognizes U.S. Chapter 11 for Eddie Bauer, integrating Canadian stores into cross-border restructuring.

CT REIT reports Q4 and 2025 annual financial results, portfolio continues to expand

In 2025, CT REIT said it invested approximately $235 million in completed projects and ongoing developments and grew the portfolio by approximately 893,000 square feet of GLA.

Kildonan Place announces $30-million redevelopment and new zero waste food court (Renderings)

This project reflects the centre’s ongoing commitment to offering a welcoming, modern, and community‑focused environment for shoppers and tenants.

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for 2025

Strong leasing momentum in all retail categories, resulting in an industry-leading 98.6% in-place and committed occupancy rate at year-end.

Primaris REIT announces “strong” Q4 and full year 2025 results

Primaris significantly augmented its portfolio in 2025 recycling capital with $1.6 billion of leading enclosed shopping centre acquisitions, and $400 million of non‑core dispositions.

First Capital REIT delivers “solid” financial results with total portfolio occupancy up to 97.1%

First Capital invested approximately $190 million into its properties during 2025, primarily through development, redevelopment, residential inventory and strategic acquisitions.

Leyad executes “modern retail strategy” across its portfolio

Of the 323,000 square feet previously occupied by HBC, committed occupancy now stands at 82.7% less than 12 months later.

Most Hudson’s Bay Boxes Likely Leased Within Two Years: JLL

JLL forecasts that 65% of former Hudson’s Bay retail space in Canada will be committed within two years, largely through multi-tenant retail strategies.

Canada’s retail property markets expected to remain tight as commercial real estate outlook stabilizes: Morguard

Canada’s retail leasing market is expected to remain tight, with strong demand for high-quality space driving retailer expansion.

H&R REIT selling 27 Canadian retail properties and some office properties for $1.5 billion

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.

Krispy Kreme looks to expand cafe concept to Calgary market

And the brand is looking to launch its donuts in Costco in 2026 in the market.

WINNERS and HomeSense under one roof at Edmonton’s Skyview Power Centre

With the opening of the Skyview store, Edmonton is now home to 15 WINNERS and eight HomeSense locations.

Tahini’s Expands in Ontario with Grand Openings in Toronto region

Founded in 2012, Tahini’s is a category-leading quick service restaurant group specializing in Mediterranean fusion.

Toronto condo retail market sees 53% drop in sales dollar volume: JLL Report

The Condo Retail Sales Report: Trends and Insights 2019-2024 by JLL examined the condo retail real estate market trends in Toronto, analyzing transaction data to provide insights into market performance and dynamics. 

First Capital REIT reports strong Q1 2025 results with 5.3% NOI growth, 96.9% occupancy, and robust leasing activity

First Capital owns, operates and develops grocery-anchored, open-air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada.

Grocery anchored real estate showing its resilience: Slate Grocery REIT Q1 results

Slate Grocery REIT is an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate. The REIT owns and operates approximately $2.4 billion of critical real estate infrastructure across major U.S. metro markets.

The Welcome Market brings vintage and handmade flair to Toronto’s Queen West

The Welcome Market aims to create a curated retail pop-up experience and to add more opportunities to for Toronto small businesses to connect with customers in-person and network with other like-minded entrepreneurs.

STACKT soars to #4 on Fast Company’s 2025 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in Economic Development

From large-scale public spaces to satellite pop-ups, STACKT designs concepts that provide inspiration, opportunity and connection.

RioCan reports 2024 was an “exceptional year”

RioCan owns, manages and develops retail-focused, mixed-use properties located in prime, high-density transit-oriented areas where Canadians want to shop, live and work.

SmartCentres REIT experiences growing demand for its retail centres

SmartCentres REIT reported strong Q4 2024 results with a 98.7% occupancy rate, solid retail demand, and continued growth in mixed-use developments across Canada.

First Capital REIT reports ‘strong’ financial results

First Capital owns, operates and develops grocery-anchored, open-air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada.

CT REIT investing in 3 new projects for $59 million

The CT REIT portfolio is comprised of over 375 properties totalling more than 31 million square feet of GLA, consisting primarily of net lease single-tenant retail properties across Canada.

Calgary food and beverage sector booming: JLL

Restaurants are at the forefront of new openings, from fast food to ethnic-food concepts, with restaurants opening mostly in West Calgary, says JLL.
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