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Economists optimistic amid new retail data, consumers could benefit from Empire ending property controls, Starbucks closing 250 North American locations, OVO marks 25 years of Degrassi, and other news.

Canadian retail sees real estate consolidation, disciplined pricing, and growth in discount sectors amid cost pressures and shifting consumer demand.

Dynamite reports numbers, Harry Rosen shutting Bloor flagship Sept 12 with relocation a week later, Empire reports quarter, consumers use AI ahead of holidays, Jersey Mike's targets 300 Canadian locations, and other news.

Happy belly expanding, 35 years since Simpsons shuttered, Westcliff expanding following Kingsway Mall acquisition, and other news.

Liquidation grocery stores boom, theft at Canadian grocers up, Uniqlo opens 1st Winnipeg store, Ontario stores open for first time on Victoria Day, Etobikoke fireworks store blows up after vehicle drives in, FIFA World Cup store opens at Vancouver International Airport, and other news.

Aritzia expands, Gildan reports Q1, Spin Master braces for rising costs from war, crypto ATM ban discussions, Ikea opening Gatineau Plan and Order point, Regina retail crime increases, and other news.

L’OCA Quality Market shutting, HBC retail spaces vacant a year later, Aburi Market opens 3rd Vancouver mini grocery store, undercover language inspectors deployed in Quebec, and other news.

Loblaw's Superstore fined over misleading 'product of Canada' display, Sona Cosmetics launches at Ardene, Chinese tours returning to BC, Calgary Co-op to open redeveloped North Hill location, Understory opens queen third place in Toronto, and other news.