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SteMargScot Opens Toronto Flagship, Showcasing Canadian Fashion and Natural-Fibre Brands

Craig Patterson -
Canadian outerwear brand SteMargScot has opened a flagship boutique at 1412 Dundas Street West in Toronto, featuring independent Canadian makers and Simply Merino's first Toronto micro-store. Founder Sasha Jardine discusses the multi-brand concept, domestic manufacturing and Canadian wool industry challenges.

Former McDonald’s Canada Executive Expands Franchise Business with New Yorkdale Restaurant

Craig Patterson -
Former McDonald’s Canada executive Jonathan Greenway has opened a new restaurant at Yorkdale Shopping Centre after acquiring his first McDonald’s in Scarborough in June. He is planning a third Toronto restaurant in Riverside for spring 2027.

Apple’s Historic Montreal Flagship Property Sells for $51.9 Million Following Major Restoration

Craig Patterson -
The historic Montreal building housing Apple's newly opened Sainte-Catherine store has sold for a reported $51.93 million to Deka Immobilien. The transaction follows extensive construction and heritage restoration by SAJO and concludes nearly 25 years of Gindi family ownership.

Daily Synopsis: November 10, 2026

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Fresh Prep gets court approval to acquire Goodfood, Crmobie plans real estate expansion, Costco opens Windsor store this month, Langley Fresh St. Market named top medium-sized independent grocery store, and other news.

Danish Footwear Brand glerups Opens Its Only Global Store in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Danish footwear brand glerups has opened its only currently operating standalone store at 787 Queen Street West in Toronto. Longtime Canadian distributor Tin Shack is using the location to build consumer awareness, support wholesale partners and gather direct customer feedback.

Royal Bank Plaza Marks 50th Anniversary with Chef Craig Wong Food Court Takeover

Craig Patterson -
Royal Bank Plaza is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Tray Chic, a two-week culinary collaboration featuring chef Craig Wong and five restaurants at The Eatery in downtown Toronto.

Andriani Marks First Anniversary of $55M Canadian Manufacturing Facility in London, Ontario

Mario Toneguzzi -
Italian food innovator Andriani marks one year of Canadian manufacturing in London, Ontario, with a $55-million investment and plans for North American growth.

Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Books & Specialty Report”: Physical Reach Needs Repeat Spending

Lee Rivett -
Collectibles, books and entertainment brands are widening physical distribution through stores and partnerships. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines why opening attention must develop into repeat purchases and sustainable location economics.

Canadian Retailers Face Cautious Holiday Shoppers and Inventory Risks Ahead of Black Friday 2026: Hennick

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With Canadian holiday spending expected to fall 14%, retail expert Alex Hennick discusses Black Friday trends, consumer price sensitivity and inventory management challenges heading into 2027.

Pet Valu sees Q3 revenue reach close to $300 million

Mario Toneguzzi -
Pet Valu opened 7 new stores and ended the quarter with 882 stores across the network.

Visualping Study Finds One-Third of Canadian Black Friday Deals in 2025 Were Cheaper Earlier in the Season

Mario Toneguzzi -
Visualping’s 2025 analysis of 2,500+ products reveals misleading Black Friday discounts at Canadian retailers, with some items costing 37% more than their earlier seasonal lows.

Chef Nuit Regular and Jeff Regular Celebrate Grand Opening of UP Events in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Chef Nuit Regular and Jeff Regular have celebrated the opening of UP Events above PAI in downtown Toronto. The venue is fully operational, offering private functions for corporate and social gatherings, with inquiries underway for upcoming events.

UNIQLO More Than Doubles Canadian Store Network as North American Growth Surges

Craig Patterson -
UNIQLO has more than doubled its Canadian store network since 2022, reaching 39 locations by September 2026. New shopping-centre openings, a longstanding Canadian leasing relationship and strong North American financial results point to continued expansion.

HANK. Opens Oakville Pop-In as Menswear Chain Tests New Retail Format

Craig Patterson -
HANK. has opened a 1,500-square-foot seasonal store in downtown Oakville, converting Caulfeild Apparel Group's existing showroom into a street-front retail location. CEO Mike Purkis discusses the low-capital format, early lessons from the chain's first stores and its Canadian expansion ambitions.

Decathlon Expands in Canada with New Quebec Stores Following Ontario Closures

Lee Rivett -
Decathlon is opening new stores in Quebec City and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville after closing five Greater Toronto Area locations in 2025. The French sporting goods retailer is also considering smaller store formats and further expansion in Western Canada.

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SteMargScot Opens Toronto Flagship, Showcasing Canadian Fashion and Natural-Fibre Brands

Craig Patterson -
Canadian outerwear brand SteMargScot has opened a flagship boutique at 1412 Dundas Street West in Toronto, featuring independent Canadian makers and Simply Merino's first Toronto micro-store. Founder Sasha Jardine discusses the multi-brand concept, domestic manufacturing and Canadian wool industry challenges.

Former McDonald’s Canada Executive Expands Franchise Business with New Yorkdale Restaurant

Apple’s Historic Montreal Flagship Property Sells for $51.9 Million Following Major Restoration

Danish Footwear Brand glerups Opens Its Only Global Store in Toronto

Andriani Marks First Anniversary of $55M Canadian Manufacturing Facility in London, Ontario

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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Books & Specialty Report”: Physical Reach Needs Repeat Spending

Lee Rivett -
Collectibles, books and entertainment brands are widening physical distribution through stores and partnerships. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines why opening attention must develop into repeat purchases and sustainable location economics.

Pet Valu sees Q3 revenue reach close to $300 million

Canadian Retail Brands Diverge as Aritzia, Dollarama Gain and lululemon Falls in Kantar Ranking

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Serruya Private Equity Appoints Jenny Frankel to Support Retail Strategy and Brand Growth and lead The Body Shop

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Award-winning beauty entrepreneur and Nudestix founder brings 25+ years of brand-building expertise, ethical beauty credentials, and deep Canadian retail relationships to SPE's growing portfolio.

Tate McRae launches fragrance brand with exclusive Canadian Sephora deal

Meghan Roach announces she’s stepping down as President/CEO of Roots

Rethink Retail Expands Executive Communities Under Canadian Leadership

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The Quebec Gap in Google Shopping That Canadian Retailers May Be Missing

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Canadian retailers advertising nationally through Google Shopping may be overlooking French-language search opportunities in Quebec. With 82% of Quebec adults shopping online in 2025, expert Joshua Uebergang examines product-feed language, advertising visibility and practical steps retailers can take.

Canadian Retailers Delay Hiring as Three U.S. Chains Postpone Expansion

From The Desk: Reimagining Retail Real Estate and Navigating Labour Challenges in Canadian Retail

A Price Freeze That Doesn’t Freeze Canadian Grocery Bills

From The Desk: Retail real estate shifts, selective expansion and operational discipline

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Is lululemon Taking a Page from Gap’s Comeback Playbook?

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Brand strategist Cydney Shapiro examines lululemon's GANNI collaboration, its dance-led campaign and Brooklyn activation, drawing parallels with Gap's recent brand comeback and considering how fashion, movement and community can rebuild consumer excitement.

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