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Canadians rethink holiday spending as budgeting, loyalty rewards and AI shape shopping habits: Mastercard

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A Mastercard survey finds 91 per cent of Canadians plan to maintain or increase budgeting efforts.

Boutique Lovenote Expands Into Montréal With New Bridal Showroom

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Vancouver-based Boutique Lovenote is opening a 2,793-square-foot Montréal bridal showroom in November, expanding Oremony’s Canadian retail footprint to Québec.

Vancouver Fashion Brand The Untold Chapter Explores Experiential Retail With FW’26 Collection Launch

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The Untold Chapter founder Ana Rahimzadeh discusses experiential retail, fashion consumer trends and the brand’s vision for Vancouver’s evolving retail scene.

King Living opens fifth Canadian showroom in Edmonton

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Australian furniture retailer King Living is expanding its Canadian footprint with an 8,700-square-foot showroom at Edmonton’s Southgate Centre.

DoorDash report finds platform helps Canadian consumers discover local businesses

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A DoorDash survey found 80 per cent of Canadian consumers have used the platform to discover a new restaurant or retailer, while merchants report increased customer reach and revenue.

BUMP, Astra turn former Hudson’s Bay building hoarding into public art installation

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Four Calgary artists have created a 283-foot outdoor art installation on the construction hoarding surrounding the former Hudson’s Bay building in downtown Calgary.

Calgary’s Kensington Gate Seeks Restaurant Operator for 4,874-Sq.-Ft. Dining Space

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Taurus Property Group and Sable Gate are seeking an experienced restaurant operator for a 4,874-square-foot space at Calgary’s Kensington Gate, with a targeted 2028 opening.

Maple Leaf Foods Launches Canwich Campaign to Spotlight Local Canadian Food Businesses

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Maple Leaf Foods' Canwich campaign brings together local food businesses in nine Canadian cities, connecting consumers with homegrown bakeries, cheesemakers and food producers.

OPA! of Greece named championship sponsor of Swim Alberta

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The Alberta-based restaurant chain has partnered with Swim Alberta to support athlete development, swimming programs and the province's competitive swimming community.

Amazon launches AI shopping assistant in Canada, linking Alexa conversations with purchase history

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Amazon's new Alexa for Shopping combines customer preferences, shopping history and AI-generated product insights, with price tracking and personalized buying guides.

Vancouver’s Downtown Luxury Zone Sees Store Expansions, New Openings and Closures

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Downtown Vancouver's luxury retail district is changing as Brunello Cucinelli expands, Rolex renovates and Mackage prepares to relocate to Burrard Street. Several established boutiques have closed, while Oakridge Park offers a different mix of international luxury brands.

The Jilly Box introduces digital gift cards ahead of holiday shopping season

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The Canadian lifestyle brand is expanding its online marketplace offerings and preparing to launch its $199 Winter Jilly Box, featuring seven products valued at more than $450.

Second Cup Café celebrates grand opening at Oakville GO Station

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Transit hubs a key part of Second Cup's growth.

Birks opens second Vancouver boutique at Oakridge Park

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Birks has opened a new Vancouver store at Oakridge Park, expanding its presence in the city with a retail concept focused on fine jewellery and bridal collections.

Buds Play and Learn Brings STEM-Focused Indoor Play to North York as Developers Rethink Retail Amenities: Medallion Corporation

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Buds Play and Learn opens at Emery Crossing in North York, highlighting growing demand for family-focused retail, educational play spaces and community amenities in high-rise neighbourhoods.

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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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