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Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

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Food inflation has exceeded Canada's overall inflation rate for 15 consecutive months under Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns for households.

Dollarama Reaches 96% of Canadian Households: Survey

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A new Field Agent Canada survey found that 96% of Canadian households shopped at Dollarama within the past 60 days, with strong appeal across income levels and growing visit frequency.

Shake Shack Canada to open first drive-thru location in Canada in Calgary

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The first-ever drive-thru restaurant, expected to open this fall 2026 at 9253 Macleod Trail Southwest.

Consumer prices continue to rise: Statistics Canada

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Excluding gasoline, the CPI still rose at a faster pace year over year in May (+2.2%) compared with April (+2.0%)

Leyad acquires the Bay Centre in Victoria

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The Bay Centre is a trophy retail and mixed-use asset spanning an entire city block and serving as a cornerstone of the city's retail and pedestrian core.

Specsavers joins PC Optimum program

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Specsavers says PC Optimum members can earn 10 points per $1 on eligible purchases nationwide, expanding its relationship with Loblaw.

VistaPrint: 80% of small business owners are happier than being employees

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VistaPrint found 80% of small business owners are happier than when they were employees, with 46% saying they’re much happier.

Retail theft in Canada is now a data integrity crisis—and retailers are missing the biggest risk

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Most retailers are investing in guards, cameras and policy changes while ignoring the systems that actually track inventory and transactions in real time.

Cozey expands in the U.S. market with Chicago pop-up (Photos)

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Cozey has opened a U.S. retail pop-up in Chicago’s Gold Coast, marking another step in its North American expansion.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 19, 2026

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Canada's affordability crisis could fuel Zellers expansion, Putman floats rebrand in new Toys R Us court docs, Ottawa imposes surcharge on canned veggie imports, Burlington Ikea features Indigenous kitchen room setting, The Beer Store opening new stores after shutting others, Vancouver businesses struggle despite FIFA crowds, and other news.

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Dollarama Reaches 96% of Canadian Households: Survey

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A new Field Agent Canada survey found that 96% of Canadian households shopped at Dollarama within the past 60 days, with strong appeal across income levels and growing visit frequency.

Shake Shack Canada to open first drive-thru location in Canada in Calgary

Leyad acquires the Bay Centre in Victoria

Specsavers joins PC Optimum program

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Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

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Food inflation has exceeded Canada's overall inflation rate for 15 consecutive months under Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns for households.

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