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Massive social and athletic club planned for Calgary (Renderings)

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Amenities for 400,000-square-foot complex to include an NHL-sized ice rink, expansive aquatics and athletic facilities, rooftop dining and wellness experiences.

Canadians face growing job insecurity as tariffs, AI and economic uncertainty weigh on workers: MNP

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MNP survey finds 55% of Canadians worry about job mobility, while AI, tariffs, debt and economic uncertainty add to financial pressures facing households.

TM Wander Eyes Canadian Expansion as Central Walk Seeks Mall Partners

Craig Patterson -
Central Walk is exploring Canadian expansion for TM Wander, with Toronto, mall partnerships and large-format retail spaces among potential opportunities.

Canadian Retailers Face Rising Financial Pressure as Bankruptcy Risks Mount: Alex Hennick

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Higher costs, cautious consumers and excess inventory are putting pressure on Canadian retailers, with experts urging earlier action to protect cash flow and preserve business value.

Square One Reshapes Retail Mix with New Tenants

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Square One in Mississauga is seeing a major tenant refresh as Tiffany prepares a standalone boutique, Rolex expands, and SUPER MINISO, POP MART, LEGO, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and other retailers move in.

52% of tariff-impacted small businesses are performing worse: Merchant Growth report

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Many Canadian small business owners say they’re an afterthought in trade negotiations and most haven’t felt the Buy Canadian boost

Canadian Retail Construction Hits Decade Low as Scarcity Reshapes Expansion

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Canadian retail construction has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, but the national slowdown masks major differences across the country: JLL data.

Bayview Village Unveils Major Interior Transformation as QuadReal Advances Mixed-Use Redevelopment

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Bayview Village unveils its redesigned Toronto shopping centre as QuadReal advances a major mixed-use redevelopment of the 22-acre property.

EY Canada honours entrepreneurs with 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Family Business Awards of Excellence

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The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program recognizes founders behind Booster Juice, Groupe Dynamite, The Mark Anthony Group of Companies and T&T Supermarket Inc. for creating opportunity, building communities and showcasing Canadian entrepreneurship on the global stage.

Walmart Enters Squamish Grocery Market After 20 Years of Retail Restrictions

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Walmart Canada has converted its Squamish, B.C. store into an 86,000-square-foot Supercentre after local restrictions that limited fresh grocery sales were removed.

Fitness World launches HYROX Training Club in British Columbia

Mario Toneguzzi -
New HYROX Training Club classes bring affordable, race-ready training to South Surrey Signature, TRAIN by FW University Village and Brentwood Signature, with all locations equipped to help members prepare.

Tipping Decline Across Canada: Actual report

Mario Toneguzzi -
New national data reveals that tips are declining across Canada amid the rising cost of living. Hospitality workers call the shift widely misunderstood, noting that the solution lies in greater transparency — not less tipping.

Donations Needed to Help Meet Demand for Affordable Second-Hand Goods

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The Salvation Army Thrift Store encourages residents to donate clothing and household goods to help meet community needs this fall and winter.

Daily Synopsis: October 2, 2026

Retail Insider -
Resale reshaping Canadian retail, Reitmans cuts 41 HQ jobs, Starbucks Closes over 37 Canadian locations, Zellers opening at Shoppers World in Brampton, and other news.

From The Desk: Polarized retail growth, evolving formats and AI-driven customer engagement

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Canadian retail faces polarization between value and premium tiers, driving format changes, franchising growth and AI tools to sharpen differentiation and customer eng...

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Canadian Retail Construction Hits Decade Low as Scarcity Reshapes Expansion

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Canadian retail construction has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, but the national slowdown masks major differences across the country: JLL data.

Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — September 2026: Consumer Spending Becomes Selective

Aritzia Absorbs U.S. Tariff Hit as Growth Outpaces the Cost

Retail trade sector dips in July: Statistics Canada

Payroll employment increases in retail trade: Statistics Canada

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Retail sales dip in July: Statistics Canada

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The largest decrease was observed at general merchandise retailers, in which retail sales were down 1.9% in July, after increasing 2.5% in June.

RBC: Canadian Consumer Spending Broadens as Cardholder Purchases Rise in August

Reitmans (Canada) Limited reports Q2 financial results, net revenues decrease 1.9% y/y

Dollarama Q2 sales increase 17.6% y/y to surpass $2 billion

Consumer prices rise 3% y/y in August: Statistics Canada

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How Premium Brands Defend Pricing as Products Become Easier to Copy

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Why can some brands still charge premium prices when cheaper alternatives are everywhere? Justin Walford examines Canada Goose, Aritzia and Arc’teryx.

Why Food Inflation Is Running Hotter in Canada Than the U.S.

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Canadian Consumers Keep Spending Despite Weak Economy and Trade War

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

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