Operating a retail business from a barge in the Netherlands

Lifelong sailors and retired brand builders Sian Roberts and Kevin Dunal offer a compelling second-act founder story. 

GWLRA redefines Toronto’s back-to-office experience with Berczy Square (Photos)

The new lobby is a part of GWLRA’s two-year renovation and rebranding to transform the property at 33 Yonge into a social hub and destination.

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.

Wholesale Resurgence Reshapes Retail Growth Strategy

Wholesale is emerging as retail’s top growth engine, as brands prioritize margins and rethink DTC strategies, according to new Lightspeed data.

Clutch Opens Ottawa Customer Hub at Bayshore

Clutch opens a Customer Hub at Bayshore Shopping Centre, expanding its physical footprint and enhancing its online car retail model in Ottawa.

PÜR Gum Founder Jay Klein on Growth and Dragons’ Den

PÜR Gum founder Jay Klein discusses growth, retail strategy, and his return to Dragons’ Den after building a global CPG brand.

As Grocery Theft Rises, Surveillance Tactics Draw Scrutiny in Canada

As grocery theft rises, surveillance tactics in Canada face growing scrutiny over privacy, rising costs, and deepening food insecurity.

T. LINE continues to expand retail presence through strategic partnerships

Founded in 2022, T. LINE is a contemporary womenswear brand built on the iconic staying power of shirt dressing.

Sleep Country raises awareness of ‘sleep shaming’

Sleep Country reinforced a simple message: there’s no shame in prioritizing your sleep and, by extension, your health and day-to-day performance.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 6, 2026

Toronto retail leasing update, Toys R Us Canada moves to protect trademarks, fuel surcharges to hit consumers, The Body Shop Canada marks 50 years, vinyl record sales up 240% in Canada over 2019, and other news.

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