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VIDEO: Foxy Box targets 150 locations as Canadian hair removal franchise prepares for next growth phase

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The company began franchising about six years ago and now operates 24 locations, with its 25th opening next month.

Chrome Hearts Buys Yorkville Building for First Canadian Store

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Chrome Hearts has acquired the former Webster building in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood, paving the way for the luxury brand's first standalone Canadian store.

Lululemon Opens Massive Automated Distribution Centre in Brampton

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon’s new one-million-square-foot Brampton distribution centre will support e-commerce fulfillment across Eastern Canada and the eastern U.S.

CFIB projects private investment to weaken, even as GDP expected to grow in Q2-Q3

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Canada's GDP is expected to grow by 2.7% and 1.6% in Q2 and Q3, respectively.

RioCan Sells 50% Share in FourFifty The Well to Woodbourne Capital for $155 Million

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has divested its 50% stake in FourFifty The Well in Toronto to Woodbourne Capital for $155 million. This marks a strategic move as RioCan focuses on its core retail operations while Woodbourne gains full ownership of the rental tower.

Why CHFA NOW Toronto Matters for Retailers Navigating the Future of Wellness

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CHFA NOW Toronto 2026 brings together retailers, suppliers and emerging brands to help businesses discover the products and trends shaping the future of wellness retail in Canada.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 15, 2026

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Jones Soda expands retail, Miss Vicki's returns, no plans for Carlingwood Mall redevelopment sayw owner, Red Apple renovates more stores, London Drugs cuts jobs, and other news.

Quebec Removes QST from Select Foods and Household Essentials

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Quebec has removed QST from selected foods, toilet paper and facial tissues, requiring retailers to update product classifications and checkout systems.

Retail Insider “Real Estate & Leasing Report”: Scarcity and Curation Reshape Canadian Retail

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Retail Insider's latest Real Estate & Leasing Report examines how limited retail space, selective investment, and redevelopment strategies are reshaping Canada's commercial property market, with growing performance gaps between prime retail assets and secondary centres.

Maxi Plans 13,000-Square-Foot Store at Montreal’s Former Forum

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Maxi will open a 13,000-square-foot grocery store at Montreal’s former Forum in 2027, extending Loblaw’s compact urban discount strategy.

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Chrome Hearts Buys Yorkville Building for First Canadian Store

Craig Patterson -
Chrome Hearts has acquired the former Webster building in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood, paving the way for the luxury brand's first standalone Canadian store.

Lululemon Opens Massive Automated Distribution Centre in Brampton

CFIB projects private investment to weaken, even as GDP expected to grow in Q2-Q3

Why CHFA NOW Toronto Matters for Retailers Navigating the Future of Wellness

Quebec Removes QST from Select Foods and Household Essentials

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Retail Insider “Real Estate & Leasing Report”: Scarcity and Curation Reshape Canadian Retail

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Retail Insider's latest Real Estate & Leasing Report examines how limited retail space, selective investment, and redevelopment strategies are reshaping Canada's commercial property market, with growing performance gaps between prime retail assets and secondary centres.

June spending holds steady as Canadians balance essentials and experiences: RBC

Retail Insider “Luxury Report”: Control, Concentration and the Rise of Canada’s Premier Retail Nodes

Canadian Retail Employment Rebounds but Remains Down Nearly 72,000 Jobs

Canadians entering pay periods with much of income already committed: MNP survey

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Canada’s U.S. Alcohol Bans Are Coming Back to Haunt Provinces

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Provincial bans on U.S. alcohol are emerging as a new Canada-U.S. trade flashpoint, writes Sylvain Charlebois, as American lawmakers push for scrutiny of provincial liquor monopolies.

Why visual search is reshaping beauty personalization: Pinterest (Opinion)

Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

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

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Retail Insider “Consumer Behavior & Retail Economy Report”: Canada’s Market Grows Increasingly Divided

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Retail Insider's latest Consumer Behavior and Retail Economy Report examines how affordability pressures, selective spending, retail real estate polarization, and widening differences between value and premium segments are reshaping Canada's retail landscape and influencing strategic decisions across the industry.

Retail Insider “Grocery Report” Examines How Value Is Reshaping Canadian Grocery

Employment increases in accommodation and food services sector: Statistics Canada

MTY Food Group to close 68 of its corporate locations in the coming months

Montreal-based Richelieu Hardware sees 3.9% sales growth in Q2

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Living Beauty sees spectacular growth since launching flagship store a year ago

Mario Toneguzzi -
Since opening: month-over-month growth averaging 86% since launch, and a customer base with a 51% return rate on services and 40% on products. The top 20% of customers are spending an average of over $7,000 CAD per year.

VIDEO: Indoor farming push seen as key to Canada’s food security: GoodLeaf CEO

VIDEO: Amazon Prime Day 2026 expected to draw Canadian shoppers despite affordability pressures: Bruce Winder

Fran Deck, Steward of Toronto Landmark Fran’s Restaurant, Dies at 89

VIDEO: Love Ur Curls founder Sahar Saidi eyes retail expansion after decade of DTC growth

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From The Desk: Canadian Retail Evolution Through Innovation, Expansion, and Experience

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This week's retail news highlighted an industry balancing change and opportunity. From the end of a chapter in Canadian furniture manufacturing to major investments in luxury retail, experiential concepts, and new store openings, retailers continue to adapt to evolving consumer expectations and economic pressures.

The Hidden Cost of Grocery Promotions in Canada

Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Supply Chain Backlog Remains: Scandiweb (Opinion)

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

The New Retail Risk Strategy: Better Employee Experience: Citation Canada (Opinion)

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