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Nearly 400 consumer insolvencies filed every day in Canada: Harris & Partners

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New federal figures show consumer insolvencies increased by 2.2%, while separate research found more than one-third of respondents had skipped essentials because of financial pressure.

Canadian Retailers Rethink Pricing Strategies as U.S. Tariffs Hit Nearly 900 Product Categories

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Continued trade tensions reinforce the importance of diversification across international markets.

Canadian Retail Properties Perform Well in the First Half of 2026: CBRE

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Suburban fundamentals excelled in key retail formats, especially grocery-anchored centres, supported by population growth in select cities and consistent tenant demand, according to CBRE’s new survey

Ryde: Canada launches sleep shot aimed at Canadians struggling to fall asleep

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Ryde: cited data showing that 20 per cent of Canadian adults report having trouble going to sleep or staying asleep most or all of the time as part of the rationale for introducing the product.

Winnipeg-based Activate to open first Australian location in Melbourne in early 2027

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Activate Melbourne (Highpoint) will be located next to HOYTS Cinema in Maribyrnong, Victoria, marking the company's entry into the Australian market and the first of several planned openings across the country.

INDOCHINO launches Fall/Winter 2026 campaign focused on made-to-measure tailoring

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Called Hold the Room, the campaign follows four friends over a weekend, using three settings — an afternoon arrival, an evening lounge and a formal dinner — to showcase the company's tailoring and fabrics.

Daily Synopsis: Sep 10, 2026

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Dynamite reports numbers, Harry Rosen shutting Bloor flagship Sept 12 with relocation a week later, Empire reports quarter, consumers use AI ahead of holidays, Jersey Mike's targets 300 Canadian locations, and other news.

Protect Your Business Before Peak Shipping Season

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Join Retail Insider and UPS Capital on September 30 at Noon 12-p.m. ET for a free webinar on peak-season shipping risks, InsureShield and protecting profits.

Mercedes-Benz Refreshes Holt Renfrew Studio With Paul & Shark and New S-Class

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Mercedes-Benz has refreshed its Holt Renfrew Studio in Toronto with a new Paul & Shark residency, the Canadian debut of the 2027 S-Class, and an immersive 140 Years of Innovation experience.

Trade war puts over 50,000 Canadian small businesses at risk: CFIB

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The CFIB is calling for immediate tax relief for small businesses through a Small Business Corporate Tax Rate cut.

Nearly 4 in 10 Canadian Shoppers Are Using AI for Shopping: Salesforce

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Salesforce says 39% of Canadian shoppers have used AI for shopping as product discovery, retail marketing and e-commerce begin to change.

Retail Accessibility Can Shape Sales and Customer Loyalty, Says Pamela Shainhouse

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Pamela Shainhouse explains why accessibility in store design, staff training and ecommerce should be part of the customer experience for Canadian retailers.

Canada’s retail vacancy rate expected to remain elevated as market absorbs Hudson’s Bay closures

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The Hudson's Bay closures had a significant impact on Canada's retail market in 2025, with vacancy at shopping malls rising from three per cent to eight per cent in the second quarter of that year.

How Canadian consumers can soften the blow of tariffs: NerdWallet

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Canada’s latest batch of counter-tariffs affect a wide range of consumer goods, including beauty supplies, milk products, clothes, home appliances and exercise equipment. 

Groupe Dynamite sees revenue increase by 29.8% to $423.6 million in Q2

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Net earnings for Q2 2026 increased by $49.5 million or 77.5% compared to Q2 2025.

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Nearly 400 consumer insolvencies filed every day in Canada: Harris & Partners

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New federal figures show consumer insolvencies increased by 2.2%, while separate research found more than one-third of respondents had skipped essentials because of financial pressure.

Canadian Retailers Rethink Pricing Strategies as U.S. Tariffs Hit Nearly 900 Product Categories

Canadian Retail Properties Perform Well in the First Half of 2026: CBRE

Ryde: Canada launches sleep shot aimed at Canadians struggling to fall asleep

Winnipeg-based Activate to open first Australian location in Melbourne in early 2027

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Canadian Consumers Keep Spending Despite Weak Economy and Trade War

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Canadian consumers continue spending despite trade tensions and a weaker labour market, with Walmart, TJX and other retailers posting strong results.

Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs to Impact Food Sector Supply Chains

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates Expansion, Consumer Shifts, and Supply Challenges

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Ottawa Imposes Counter-Tariffs

Canadians Are Grocery Shopping More Often but Buying Less Each Time

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INDOCHINO launches Fall/Winter 2026 campaign focused on made-to-measure tailoring

Mario Toneguzzi -
Called Hold the Room, the campaign follows four friends over a weekend, using three settings — an afternoon arrival, an evening lounge and a formal dinner — to showcase the company's tailoring and fabrics.

Protect Your Business Before Peak Shipping Season

Mercedes-Benz Refreshes Holt Renfrew Studio With Paul & Shark and New S-Class

Trade war puts over 50,000 Canadian small businesses at risk: CFIB

Nearly 4 in 10 Canadian Shoppers Are Using AI for Shopping: Salesforce

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Gather Packaging Pivots to Canada After 50% U.S. Tariff

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Toronto-based Gather Packaging is targeting Canadian retailers after a 50% U.S. tariff disrupted a market representing more than 75% of its plant volume.

BRP raises full-year earnings guidance as second-quarter revenue climbs 18.5 per cent

Canadian Retailers Enter Holiday 2026 With Spending Momentum and Price-Sensitive Shoppers

Dr. Phone Fix reports 32% revenue growth in Q2

Canadian economy bounces back in Q2: Statistics Canada

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