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Daily Synopsis: Apr 20, 2026

Reitmans marks 100 years, public grocery stores debated, male teens embrace fragrances, Sask food inflation worst in Canada, night market returns to metro Vancouver, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 14, 2026

CBC finds grocers Loblaw and Sobeys overcharging for underweight meat, RCMP seize tens of thousands in stolen Lululemon clothing, Canada's best coffee shop launches Vancouver concept, 7-Eleven closing locations, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 7, 2026

Skip partners with Loblaw, Amazon introduces logistics surcharge for third-party sellers, Sona Cosmetics targets GenZ, counterfeit currency concerns retailers, Handmade Saskatchewan evicted from Saskatoon's Midtown Plaza as competitor moves in, discount grocers expand in Nova Scotia, Zombie filming in Vancouver HBC flagship, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 2, 2026

Nations takes HBC space in Oakville, Walmart closing 2 Montreal stores amid concern, more violent Pokemon card store thefts, fake maple syrup sold in Quebec contains sugar cane, fruit and vegetable shortage in Quebec amid Metro strike, Ferrero Rocher opening Toronto pop-up, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 25, 2026

Vacant Bay box at Pen Centre sees demand, Erin Mills Charmed jewellery store closing due to repeated break ins, Manitoba PST exemption on food not for mom-and-pop shops, Genesis opens in Regina, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 24, 2026

COS launches Canadian website, Middle East conflict impacts Dollarama, DYD targeting 20 Canadian dealerships, Manitoba cutting PST on groceries, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 23, 2026

Inflation due to Iran crisis expected, North Vancouver jeweller blames US tariffs for closure, Montreal expands assistance to businesses impacted by construction, Super C opens 120th store, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 20, 2026

Muji opens at Tsawwassen Mills, Pokemon card thefts concern retailers, Steve's Music shuts in Toronto as Ottawa location is leased, thrifting shift, meat thefts up, Olive Garden opening at Vaughan Mills, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 19, 2026

HBC creditor protection extended, 2/3 of Canadians frustrated with tipping, Steve's Music shutting Toronto store this week, Carlton University student launches retail business, coffee prices in flux, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 11, 2026

What might be next for Roots, Pokemon cards hot for theft, downtown Sudbury mall wins legal battle over 2004 Zellers exit, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 10, 2026

Loblaw investigates data breach after hack, Cellcosmet beauty launches at Holt Renfrew, former RCC director joins CFIG, downtown safety efforts, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 2, 2026

Yellowknife sees store closures, AI App helps households compare grocery prices, Dollarama security guard punches and threatens to kill thief in Winnipeg, Aburi Market opens in Vancouver, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 26, 2026

Broccoli slaw the culprit in Loblaw fine for mislabeling as Canadian, NSLC closes downtown liquor store following theft surge, b.cycle acquires SPINCO, Eggslut enters Canada, wealthy economize, Aburi Market opens in downtown Vancouver, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 24, 2026

Grocery giant investing in discount, Bobby Flay's Burgers coming to Toronto, CF expanding investment portfolio, Taiwanese tea shop closes half of Vancouver locations, T&T Supermarkets innovates, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 19, 2026 – Retail Shifts

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.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 18, 2026 – Retail real estate and expansion

Retail landscape strong despite HBC and Toys R Us says RioCan, SEENSE founders get buyout approval, Northern store exits Fond du Lac after 100 years, Pearson Airport expanding food options, Broadview and Gerrard as a retail destination, remember Toys R Us in Saskatchewan, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 16, 2026 – Sustainability and Experiential Growth

Eddie Bauer sets gift card deadline in Canada, Toys R Us Canada extends creditor protection, Toronto mall landlords re-evaluate condo tower plans, and other news.
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