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Retail sales jump to $72.7 billion in March: Statistics Canada

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Retail sales were up 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, marking a seventh consecutive quarterly increase.

Tim Hortons to build or renovate 480 restaurants across the country

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Canadian restaurant owners are investing $270 million, in addition to Tim Hortons corporate investing an additional $130 million.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities launches national initiative to build 25 new community soccer pitches

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Jumpstart has provided more than 4.5 million opportunities for Canadian kids to get into the game since 2005.

Canadians shifting focus to everyday loyalty rewards, Scene+ and Bond report says

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Canadians are holding an estimated $13 billion to $15 billion in unredeemed loyalty points.

Tahini’s to roll out Shawarma Ramen across Canada after initial test launch

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The national launch marks a broader expansion of a product the company has spent two years developing as it looks to build on customer interest in fusion-style menu offerings and social media engagement.

SKYBIRD Asian Grill opens fourth location as it prepares for continued growth

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SKYBIRD Asian Grill has opened its fourth location at 2183 Rue Ste-Catherine West in Montréal, continuing its fast-casual growth.

Sports Retail Shows Resilience in Canada

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SportChek growth, fanwear demand, and rising interest in soccer highlight resilience in Canada’s sports retail sector.

Jersey Mike’s to open second downtown Toronto location as Redberry expands Canadian footprint

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Redberry continues a broader plan to grow Jersey Mike’s presence in Canada, where the company says it aims to reach 300 locations by 2035.

Ferrari-Themed Calgary Fundraiser Supports Alberta Children’s Hospital

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Ferrari-themed Calgary fundraiser supports Alberta Children’s Hospital with a luxury Maranello trip and community-driven charity campaign.

Daily Synopsis: May 21, 2026

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Fuel charges on grocery hits economy, Rona leads radio spend, campus thrift store opens in Calgary, Time Out Market prepares to open at Oakridge Park, 500 charges in retail theft scheme, and other news.

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