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Foodtastic acquires Kinton Ramen, adding a Canadian-born Asian dining powerhouse to its growing portfolio

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Foodtastic is a leading Canadian restaurant franchisor with a portfolio of 30 diverse brands and over 1,200 establishments across the country.

Zellers Brings Back Diner Experience and Kiddie Rides as Toronto Store Opening Nears

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Zellers is bringing back diner-inspired food, kiddie rides and a giant Zeddy Bear as it prepares to open its new Toronto store. COO Joey Benitah discusses customer feedback, Edmonton's success and expansion plans across Canada.

Marc Cain Eyes Canadian Expansion Under New Leadership

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Marc Cain plans Canadian expansion under Jessica R’Bibo as the German fashion brand targets growth through premium malls and quiet luxury.

Groupe Dynamite posts 37% revenue growth and 4-year high gross margin in Q1

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Retail sales per square foot increased by 32.4% compared to Q1 2025, reaching $1,001 in Q1 2026.

Generation X Leads Canadians in Throwing Away Food Past Date Labels: Survey

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New survey data suggest Generation X is the most likely Canadian age group to discard food after date labels pass, while Gen Z appears more willing to assess food quality before throwing it away.

Interac survey finds single Canadians are bearing the brunt of rising grocery costs

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Nearly eight in 10 (77 per cent) Canadians who live solo say their grocery bill keeps climbing no matter what they do.

Canadians feeling effects of recession before it was confirmed: Harris & Partners

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95.2% of Canadians say rising costs have impacted their finances.

Pharmasave launches Blue Rewards program at participating stores across Canada

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Canadians are increasingly looking to loyalty programs to help manage everyday expenses, with 78 per cent of respondents saying such programs help them save money on essential purchases.

Daily Synopsis: June 15, 2026

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Duty free retail association sounds alarms over reduced Canadian traffic, increase in mall jewellery store thefts, Fabricland closing in New Westminster, who's up and down in Canadian retail, and other news.

Montreal Jewelry Brand Bets on Lab-Grown Luxury

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Montreal-based Sphinx & Emeralds is tapping into growing demand for lab-grown diamonds, transparency, and modern fine jewelry luxury.

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FIFA World Cup: Business risks Canadians may not be thinking about

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Many small businesses and homeowners may not realize the liability, insurance and fraud risks that can come with temporary spikes in tourism and side-hustle activity tied to major events like this.

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Lululemon Sees Canadian Sales Decline as North American Growth Slows

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Lululemon reported declining sales in Canada and lowered its annual outlook as the retailer works to rebuild momentum in North America amid growing competition.

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From The Desk: Retail Reinvention Through Experience, Sustainability and Strategic Growth

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