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Hillberg & Berk Expands Toward 30 Stores in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Hillberg & Berk expansion in Canada accelerates with new Langley store and plans for 30 locations by 2027, with focus on Ontario and BC.

Goodfood Market reports $7 million net loss in Q2

Mario Toneguzzi -
Second quarter results reflect the impact of a temporary Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) license suspension and a softer demand environment.

Proposal before Calgary Co-op AGM seeks clarity on CEO position

Mario Toneguzzi -
A proposal at Calgary Co-op's 2026 AGM seeks a written update on the cooperative's long-running permanent CEO vacancy.

Nedap partnering with VF Corporation for retail inventory management

Mario Toneguzzi -
The deployment starts in Q2-2026 with The North Face and will expand to additional VF brands over time.

Ediya Coffee Enters Canada with First Toronto Store

Lee Rivett -
Ediya Coffee opens its first Canadian location in Thornhill, marking a strategic North American expansion with a localized menu.

Pickleplex plans to double footprint by end of year

Mario Toneguzzi -
Very strong, consistent demand for high-quality indoor and outdoor racquet sport experiences.

Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada

Retail Insider -
Debate grows over public grocery stores in Canada as experts question feasibility, costs, and impact on food affordability.

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Meat and produce prices are rising together in Canada, signaling ongoing food system pressure and persistent grocery inflation.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 20, 2026

Retail Insider -
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.

Consumer spending plans remain muted: Bank of Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
"Consumers continued to view the labour market as soft, with fears of losing their job still elevated."

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Hillberg & Berk Expands Toward 30 Stores in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Hillberg & Berk expansion in Canada accelerates with new Langley store and plans for 30 locations by 2027, with focus on Ontario and BC.

Proposal before Calgary Co-op AGM seeks clarity on CEO position

Nedap partnering with VF Corporation for retail inventory management

Ediya Coffee Enters Canada with First Toronto Store

Pickleplex plans to double footprint by end of year

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Goodfood Market reports $7 million net loss in Q2

Mario Toneguzzi -
Second quarter results reflect the impact of a temporary Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) license suspension and a softer demand environment.

Consumer spending plans remain muted: Bank of Canada

Consumer Price Index accelerates in March: Statistics Canada

How Canadian Shopping Centre Performance Has Changed Since Pre-COVID

Calgary’s retail market remains extremely tight: Barclay Street Real Estate

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OPA! of Greece names new President and CEO

Mario Toneguzzi -
OPA! of Greece has appointed Simran Singh as President and CEO. He joined the brand in 2014 and now brings 12+ years of experience.

MBI Brands taps new President to lead next phase of strategic growth and global expansion

Kits Eyecare appoints Tai Silvey as President

PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PÜR Gum Founder Jay Klein on Growth and Dragons’ Den

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Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada

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Debate grows over public grocery stores in Canada as experts question feasibility, costs, and impact on food affordability.

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

From The Desk: Strategic Growth and Market Polarization Shape Canadian Retail

Small Business: Elevating First Impressions Online

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U.S.-based Commonplace marketplace eyes expansion into Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Commonplace is a logistics-enabled local marketplace focused on buying and selling bulky, high-value secondhand items like fitness equipment, wellness products, appliances, mobility and furniture.

Pickleball returns to The Well in the heart of downtown Toronto

Interac, Kijiji partner to raise the bar on trust in peer-to-peer commerce

Rawcology Scales with AMI Partnership, Niagara Retail Debut

Flying Tiger Enters Canada with GTA Store Launch

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Jillian Harris Named RCC Retail Ambassador of the Year

Craig Patterson -
Jillian Harris to receive RCC award, recognized for building The Jilly Box into a purpose-driven Canadian retail platform.

VIDEO: Healthy Earth, Healthy Body

London Drugs President Clint Mahlman to Retire

RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement

VIDEO: Healthy Planet sees rise of micro meals and demand for cleaner, nutritious snack options

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Canada’s Shrinking Middle Class Is Fueling Food Inflation

Sylvain Charlebois -
As Canada’s middle class erodes, the country’s food economy is splitting, driving persistent inflation and weakening innovation.

Iran Conflict Could Trigger New Food Price Shock in Canada

How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail & Store Execution

How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada

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Staples Canada launches its next sustainability era

Mario Toneguzzi -
Staples Canada said its Goals for a Greener Future, launched in 2020, set bold recycling and waste diversion targets.

Giant Tiger Marks 65 Years with Nationwide Celebration

Top Canadian Shopping Centres by Sales Per Square Foot in 2025

Cyber threats hurting retail sector: EY

Golf Town and Brooke Henderson cement decade-long partnership

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Canadian Spending Intentions Weaken as Consumer Pressures Build

Craig Patterson -
Stifel survey shows weakening Canadian spending intentions, with apparel and discretionary categories under pressure in 2026.

Playoff Hockey Boosts Restaurant Spending Across Canada

Canadian Retail Hiring Stalls as Market Shifts Emerge

Canadians experiencing ‘financial whiplash’ as economic uncertainty persists: MNP

Reitmans reports Q4 and year-end results

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Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s beef prices remain elevated as domestic supply constraints persist, with imports offering limited relief, explains Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Evolving Consumer Engagement Define Retail in April 2026

Reinvention and the Luxury Career Journey

Why a Ceasefire Won’t Lower Grocery Prices in Canada

As Grocery Theft Rises, Surveillance Tactics Draw Scrutiny in Canada

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