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What Couche-Tard Could Gain from Żabka Beyond 13,000 Stores

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Couche-Tard’s Żabka acquisition adds more than 13,000 stores, while giving the Canadian retailer access to advanced convenience technology, compact formats and digital capabilities. Retail strategist Carl Boutet says the Polish convenience retailer’s compact stores, autonomous technology and digital capabilities could make the US$8.6-billion acquisition particularly significant for Couche-Tard’s global business.

Kate Spade New York names Tyla global brand ambassador as artist fronts fall campaign (Video)

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The partnership will see Tyla featured in brand campaigns, social media content and in-store advertising, beginning with the fall campaign and continuing through additional promotional initiatives the company plans to unveil later this summer.

Casavogue Extends Summer Sale with Savings of Up to 50 Percent

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Casavogue has extended its Summer Sale for a limited time, with savings of up to 50% across all categories and up to 60% on select liquidation pieces.

Couche-Tard reaches deal to acquire controlling stake in Poland’s Żabka Group in transaction valued at US$8.6 billion

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If completed, the deal would be the largest acquisition in Couche-Tard's history.

Home Depot restructures leadership to streamline operations and accelerate growth strategy

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At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company operated 2,361 retail stores and more than 1,280 SRS locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico.

Sobeys surpasses food waste reduction target five years ahead of UN goal

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Empire said the food loss and waste reduction included 40.6 million pounds of food donated across Canada during fiscal 2026, while another 5.2 million pounds of food was diverted through the FoodHero program.

Employment in retail continues to increase: Statistics Canada

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The monthly increase in May was concentrated in food and beverage retailers (+5,100; +1.0%), motor vehicle and parts dealers (+1,100; +0.5%) and general merchandise retailers (+1,000; +0.4%).

Loblaw Plans About 75 Store Openings in 2027 as Discount Expansion Continues

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Loblaw expects to open about 75 stores in 2027 as it expands No Frills, Maxi and its pharmacy network amid sustained demand for discount grocery shopping.

Canada Goose’s Year-Round Strategy Gains Momentum as New Categories Drive Growth

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Canada Goose says apparel, rainwear and windwear generated nearly 40% of first-quarter revenue as the luxury retailer expands beyond winter parkas, with Canada outperforming the U.S. market.

T&T’s Record California Debut Fuels U.S. Expansion Plans

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T&T Supermarket's first California store generated the highest first-week sales in Loblaw history as the Canadian retailer accelerates its U.S. expansion.

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What Couche-Tard Could Gain from Żabka Beyond 13,000 Stores

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard’s Żabka acquisition adds more than 13,000 stores, while giving the Canadian retailer access to advanced convenience technology, compact formats and digital capabilities. Retail strategist Carl Boutet says the Polish convenience retailer’s compact stores, autonomous technology and digital capabilities could make the US$8.6-billion acquisition particularly significant for Couche-Tard’s global business.

Kate Spade New York names Tyla global brand ambassador as artist fronts fall campaign (Video)

Casavogue Extends Summer Sale with Savings of Up to 50 Percent

Couche-Tard reaches deal to acquire controlling stake in Poland’s Żabka Group in transaction valued at US$8.6 billion

Home Depot restructures leadership to streamline operations and accelerate growth strategy

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Employment in retail continues to increase: Statistics Canada

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The monthly increase in May was concentrated in food and beverage retailers (+5,100; +1.0%), motor vehicle and parts dealers (+1,100; +0.5%) and general merchandise retailers (+1,000; +0.4%).

Gildan reports “strong” Q2 results, net loss of $50 million, announces sale of HanesBrands Australia

Canada Goose reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 results while company expands year-round relevance

Loblaw reports Q2 revenue growth of 4.1% 

Primaris REIT announces Q2 2026 results, leasing momentum “exceptionally strong”

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Kate Spade New York names Tyla global brand ambassador as artist fronts fall campaign (Video)

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The partnership will see Tyla featured in brand campaigns, social media content and in-store advertising, beginning with the fall campaign and continuing through additional promotional initiatives the company plans to unveil later this summer.

After lengthy search, Calgary Co-op names new CEO

Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada Appoints Renée St-Jean as New Chair

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

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Sobeys surpasses food waste reduction target five years ahead of UN goal

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Empire said the food loss and waste reduction included 40.6 million pounds of food donated across Canada during fiscal 2026, while another 5.2 million pounds of food was diverted through the FoodHero program.

Loblaw Plans About 75 Store Openings in 2027 as Discount Expansion Continues

Canada Goose’s Year-Round Strategy Gains Momentum as New Categories Drive Growth

T&T’s Record California Debut Fuels U.S. Expansion Plans

Shoppers Drug Mart Expands Pharmacy Care as Loblaw Tests Lower-Priced Food Offer

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VIDEO: Aritzia, Group Dynamite outperform retail sector by targeting affluent shoppers: analyst

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Winder said both companies have posted results that far exceed typical retail growth, with strong double-digit sales increases and improved profit margins at a time when many retailers are contending with cautious consumer spending.

Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths Steps Down After 14 Years as Nicole Tapscott Takes Leadership

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers appoints Naomi Kempkes as President

Marilyn Brooks, Trailblazer of Canadian Fashion Retail, Dies at 93

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

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Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

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As CUSMA enters review and China imposes new duties on Canadian products, Canada's agri-food sector faces mounting trade uncertainty that threatens investment and economic growth.

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