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Body Shop Canada opens flagship store in Vancouver

This opening reflects The Body Shop Canada’s continued growth in British Columbia with Pacific Centre becoming its 14th location in the province.

Competition Bureau warns against fake discounts

This type of tactic often pops up during major sale events, like Black Friday.

KITS Eyecare expanding retail footprint with Toronto store opening in Q1 2026

KITS said its decision to expand into Toronto is driven by the momentum of its Vancouver flagship.

Happy Belly Food Group announces 14th consecutive record quarter

The results highlight the company's ongoing mission to become Canada's leading acquirer and scaler of emerging food brands.

Number of Canadians missing credit card payments soaring: Equifax

1.45 million consumers in Canada missed a credit payment in Q3, more than 46,000 higher than in Q2.

RONA raising awareness about challenges women face in the trades

This campaign was initially pitched by RONA as part of last year’s IDEA Competition, an annual contest organized by The Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA) and powered by Bell Media.

House of Braids owner on Midtown growth in Saskatoon (Photos)

Owner Ngone Dione discusses House of Braids’ Midtown Plaza expansion, challenges with past locations and plans for future growth.

Canadians set to paint Black Friday Maple Leaf Red this year

62% of Canadians said they plan to go “pro-Canada” this Black Friday

EMERGE Commerce reports significant revenue growth in its Q3

"We delivered 58% year-over-year revenue growth, our third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA, and most importantly, exceptional cash flow generation."

Voilà launches major public awareness campaign

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.

JLL Canada Holiday Retail Survey: Less on gifts, more on experiences, self-treats, and shopping centre visits

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.

ROYALMOUNT recipient of numerous interior design awards (Photos)

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).

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.

Salvation Army opens 40th Ontario Thrift Store

The Salvation Army Thrift Store opens a new 10,000-square-foot Peterborough location, offering affordable goods and supporting local community programs.

Holiday shoppers lean on AI for deals but remain cautious about next iteration of AI-powered buying: KPMG

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

Purolator to handle 52 million holiday parcels

Purolator expects to process over 52 million parcels this holiday season as it expands access points, EVs and seasonal shipping options across Canada.

How Canadians shop Black Friday 2025: Vividata

Vividata’s Fall 2025 study shows Canadians blending social discovery, value hunting and online browsing as they prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Furble: Affordable Pet Prescription Service Online Launched

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.

Is Black Friday Still Even A Thing? (Opinion)

Many retailers are starting earlier and spreading deals throughout the holiday season, starting as early as October.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. sees Q2 same-store sales growth

Net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation were $740.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $708.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

Small Business Saturday kicks off holiday shopping season: CFIB

According to CFIB’s latest data, one third (33%) of small businesses count on the upcoming holiday sales.

Twisted Goods owner Angelica Fehr looks to future expansion

Twisted Goods positions itself as a gift store offering unique items designed to bring joy, whether for oneself or others. 

Black Friday Trends: Canadians Support Small Businesses: Xero report

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. 

Bota Bota spa-sur-l’eau celebrates its 15th anniversary with addition of second boat, set to launch in Winter 2026

Anchored in the Old Port of Montreal, Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau offers its passengers the healing benefits of a spa while being lulled by the natural movements of the St Lawrence River. 

London Drugs doubles retail footprint in Manitoba with CF Polo Park store opening

Covering 29,895 square feet, the company said the store takes residence in a prominent location on the second floor in a unit previously occupied by Zellers
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