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Cargojet Sees E-Commerce Growth as Retail Shifts in Smaller Canadian Markets

Lee Rivett -
Cargojet says e-commerce is driving growth in secondary Canadian markets as store closures and changing inventory strategies reshape retail distribution.

Boston Pizza Accelerates Canadian Restaurant Renovations, Adds New Locations

Craig Patterson -
Boston Pizza is ramping up investment across Canada with more than 40 restaurant renovations possible in 2026 and three new locations under construction.

HelloFresh Expands Factor Across Canada as Ready-to-Eat Strategy Grows

Craig Patterson -
HelloFresh is expanding Factor across Canada as it invests in ready-to-eat meals, new distribution channels and a broader convenience-food strategy.

Public safety and construction deal heavy blows to Edmonton downtown businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
"The once vibrant pulse of Edmonton’s downtown is fading further, leaving behind a landscape that feels increasingly desolate.”

Empire to acquire nine Morelli’s pharmacies in Ontario

Mario Toneguzzi -
The pharmacies will be brought into Sobeys’ National Pharmacy operations as part of the transaction.

Canadian Tire Prepares for AI Shopping as Retail Strategy Evolves

Craig Patterson -
Canadian Tire is using AI to reshape merchandising, back-to-school assortments and digital content as shoppers increasingly turn to AI for product discovery.

Healthy Planet expands to Yonge and Eglinton with 45th Ontario location

Mario Toneguzzi -
Launches Annual Good Food Drive to help fight food insecurity across Canada

Skin Excellence Medspa offers 30% discount as it launches influencer partnership program

Mario Toneguzzi -
The initiatives give the clinic two approaches to attracting customers: a price reduction across its service menu and a partnership program designed to generate promotional content through local creators.

Fizz expands retail presence through EB Games Canada partnership

Mario Toneguzzi -
The agreement marks an expansion of Fizz’s in-store presence as the company continues to build its wireless business beyond its original Quebec market.

Daily Synopsis: August 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
Fake maple syrup class action targets grocers, end of an era for Husky brand, 200k retail development coming to Calgary, Costco breaks ground on Winnipeg store, and other news.

Pandora Expands Canadian Footprint While Reshaping Jewellery Strategy

Lee Rivett -
Pandora is expanding its Canadian business while reducing promotions, investing in stores and preparing a broader shift toward platinum-plated jewellery.

Coach Expands Store Investment as Gen Z Drives Global Growth

Lee Rivett -
Coach is raising handbag prices, reducing promotions and investing in stores as Gen Z drives growth, with 29 locations operating across Canada.

Shopify Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Tools for Canadian Retailers

Craig Patterson -
Shopify is expanding Managed Markets to eligible Canadian merchants as Global-e reports growing adoption and strong cross-border ecommerce demand.

RUDSAK Opening Bloor Street Store at Toronto’s Manulife Centre

Craig Patterson -
RUDSAK is opening a new store at Toronto’s Manulife Centre on Bloor Street, taking space that includes the former Birks Van Cleef & Arpels boutique.

Groupe Dynamite appoints new digital leader as Chief Customer Officer

Mario Toneguzzi -
Henry Spear brings more than two decades of experience across digital, E-commerce, customer experience, and omni-channel retail.

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The Home Depot sees Q2 fiscal sales reach $47.9 billion

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Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 were $4.8 billion, or $4.79 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $4.6 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, in the same period of fiscal 2025.

Consumer prices continue to climb: Statistics Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation reports Q2 2026 results, strong SportChek performance due to World-Cup related demand

METRO sees sales in Q3 climb to nearly $6.9 billion

Pet Valu sees revenue jump of 3.6% in Q2

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Second Cup Appoints Joe Walker as CEO to Lead International Franchise Growth

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Canadian-founded Second Cup has named Joe Walker CEO of its international franchise business as the company looks to expand its global footprint, with the Middle East serving as a strategic growth hub.

Kate Spade New York names Tyla global brand ambassador as artist fronts fall campaign (Video)

After lengthy search, Calgary Co-op names new CEO

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