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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Leyad Acquires St. Vital Centre for $160.5 Million
Montreal-based Leyad has acquired Winnipeg's St. Vital Centre for $160.5 million, expanding its presence in the Prairie provinces. The acquisition positions Leyad to leverage the mall's strong tenant mix and anticipated Uniqlo store, aiming for long‑term value creation.
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Consumers Approaching Valentine’s Day Comfortably and Intentionally: Lightspeed Commerce
Lightspeed Commerce’s latest consumer data shows Valentine’s Day is shedding traditional gifting pressure, with 62% of North American shoppers feeling little obligation to spend. Instead, more than a quarter are already purchasing gifts for themselves, and 57% say they spend...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Monthly Vs. Quarterly Bookkeeping: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Choosing between monthly and quarterly bookkeeping hinges on transaction volume, cash‑flow volatility, and growth complexity. Monthly bookkeeping delivers near real‑time financial visibility, smoother tax readiness, and proactive cash‑flow management, making it ideal for fast‑growing or transaction‑heavy firms. Quarterly bookkeeping cuts...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
DX3 2026 Reimagines Canada’s Leading Retail Conference
DX3 2026 will return to Toronto with a redesigned, intimate format that moves away from traditional trade‑show crowds toward senior‑level strategy sessions and curated networking. Under the Economic Club of Canada’s ownership, the conference positions itself as a thought‑leadership platform...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Trends in the Franchising Industry: Canadian Franchise Association
The Canadian Franchise Association projects the franchise sector to reach $133.3 billion by 2026, highlighting foodservice and retail as key growth engines. Full‑service restaurants, culturally rooted concepts, and AI‑driven operations are reshaping dining, while pet care and health‑fitness dominate retail franchising....
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News•Feb 4, 2026
What Is Malvertising and Protecting Yourself From Ad-Based Attacks Online
Malvertising—a form of malicious advertising—saw a 42% month‑over‑month surge in the first half of 2023, underscoring its rapid adoption by cybercriminals. A recent case involved Lowe’s employees being duped by spoofed Google ads that mimicked the MyLowesLife portal, leading to...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Reclaiming Privacy: The 8th Street’s Mission to Safeguard Spaces
The 8th Street, founded by former cybersecurity experts, is launching its flagship Hidden Camera Detector to combat the surge of covert surveillance in homes, offices, and hotels. The compact device combines RF and GPS detection to locate hidden cameras with...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
When Fashion Meets Fallout: What Luxury Store Closures Reveal About Cities—And the Law
Luxury retailers are pulling flagship stores from major downtowns such as San Francisco, Portland, and Manhattan, using closures as a barometer of city safety and legal climate. The exodus reflects rising crime, softened penalties for property offenses, and heightened insurance costs....
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Canadian Retailers Turn to Contact Intelligence Platforms to Source Specialized Talent Amid Workforce Shortage
Canadian retailers are increasingly deploying contact‑intelligence platforms to locate niche talent for e‑commerce, supply‑chain and analytics roles, a shift driven by a widening skills gap. The technology has slashed time‑to‑hire for technical positions by roughly 40 percent, while specialized roles...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
UGC Product Videos that Actually Reduce Returns
User‑generated content (UGC) videos are emerging as a practical tool to curb e‑commerce returns by filling the information gap that static images and copy often leave. Short, authentic clips demonstrate fit, material feel, color fidelity, setup steps, and performance, turning...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Cooler Co. Moves Manufacturing to Canada
Cooler Co., a fast‑growing Canadian yerba mate and kombucha brand, has shifted all manufacturing to Canada, consolidating kombucha brewing in Coquitlam, B.C., and yerba mate production at National Dry in Toronto, Ontario. The move eliminates cross‑border logistics, cuts unit costs,...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Walmart Connect Canada Academy Ad Certification Designed to Educate and Empower Advertisers
Walmart Connect Canada has launched the Walmart Connect Canada Academy Ad Certification, a free, self‑paced program designed to teach advertisers and partners the fundamentals of retail media and Sponsored Products on its platform. The certification includes two initial courses—Retail Media...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
French Connection Group Looking to Expand in North American Market
French Connection Group announced a long‑term licensing partnership with G‑III Apparel Group to design, source, and distribute men’s and women’s apparel and accessories across North America. The deal leverages G‑III’s extensive retail relationships and supply‑chain infrastructure, giving French Connection a...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Why Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct Won’t Lower Food Prices
Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct became fully effective on Jan. 1, 2026, establishing an independent framework for retailer‑supplier relations among the nation’s five largest grocers. The code emphasizes transparency, dispute‑resolution and fair dealing, but it does not contain any mechanisms to cap...
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Deals•Feb 3, 2026
Grosvenor Acquires Full Ownership of Broadmead Village Shopping Centre for $47.75M
Grosvenor has bought out ADMNS’s 50% stake in the Broadmead Village shopping centre in Victoria, BC, paying $47.75 million and valuing the asset at $95.5 million. The transaction consolidates full ownership of the grocery‑anchored retail asset, marking one of the first large...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Zucora and HealthGuard Expand Retail Partnership in Canada
Zucora and HealthGuard have deepened their Canadian retail partnership by launching the SmartOne Sleep Plan, a 10‑year protection program for mattresses and adjustable bases. The new bundle pairs the plan with a complimentary HealthGuard mattress protector and a Zucora mattress...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
Birks Group Reports 11.8% Holiday-Period Sales Increase
Birks Group reported an 11.8% increase in net sales for its FY2026 holiday period, ending Dec. 27, 2025. The growth was driven by recent European Boutique store acquisitions and stronger sales of branded jewelry and timepieces across both physical locations and e‑commerce...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 30, 2026
Canada’s retail sector shows mixed signals as e‑commerce orders surged 20% in 2025 while payroll employment slipped 1.5% in November. Major players are investing heavily: GoodLife Fitness rolled out a year‑long multichannel campaign, Empire Company expects a $95 million operating‑income lift...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
GoodLife Fitness Launches National Marketing Campaign as It Expands Canadian Locations
GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest fitness‑club chain, unveiled a national marketing campaign titled “Canada’s Gym. Built Here, Built for Everyone.” The rollout coincides with the opening of 14 new locations in 2026, including two clubs focused exclusively on women’s programming. The...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
Empire Company to Close Alberta E-Commerce Facilities, Expands Third-Party Delivery Partnerships
Empire Company and its Sobeys subsidiary announced a restructuring of their grocery e‑commerce network, closing the Calgary and Edmonton fulfillment centers in Alberta. The move, combined with an expanded partnership with DoorDash, is projected to generate about $95 million of annualized...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
Larry’s Catch Draws Three Offers on CBC’s Dragons’ Den
Larry’s Catch, a Canadian direct‑to‑consumer seafood delivery startup, appeared on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and secured three investor offers during its national television debut. The founders used the platform to showcase a subscription model that sources wild‑caught fish from sustainable family fisheries...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
Canadian Ecommerce Orders Rose 20% in 2025, with Top Brands Driving Half the Growth: Omnisend
Canadian ecommerce order volume jumped 20% year‑over‑year in 2025, but the surge was unevenly distributed. The top 10% of brands captured half of all order growth, highlighting a widening performance gap. Shoppers engaged with marketing less often, yet those interactions...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
Discover Decathlon’s New Shopping App Today
Decathlon has launched a dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android that consolidates its full product catalog, promotions, membership benefits, and order management in a single interface. Shoppers can browse inventory, check in‑store stock, scan barcodes for detailed product data,...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Apple Reports Record Q1 2026 Financial Results
Apple posted a record Q1 2026 revenue of $143.8 billion, a 16% increase year‑over‑year, and diluted earnings per share rose 19% to $2.84. The surge was driven by strong iPhone demand across all regions and a 14% jump in Services revenue. Operating...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Lane Bryant Enters Canada via Walmart Partnership
Lane Bryant, the U.S. plus‑size fashion leader, is entering Canada through an exclusive partnership with Walmart Canada. The brand’s collection goes live online immediately and will appear in 320 Walmart stores nationwide starting February 1, 2026. In‑store sizes range from 1X to...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
The Role of AI Transcription in the Future of Video Search and Discovery
AI transcription is turning spoken video into searchable, timestamped text, addressing the long‑standing difficulty of locating information within growing video libraries. Modern speech‑recognition models now handle diverse accents and technical vocabularies with high accuracy, enabling instant navigation to exact moments....
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Commercial Solar Panels for Businesses – Benefits, Grants & Expert Advice
Excel Energy UK outlines a comprehensive guide for UK businesses considering commercial solar panel installations, highlighting cost reductions, sustainability gains, and property value boosts. The guide compares monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin‑film technologies, emphasizing monocrystalline’s superior return on investment. It details...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Starbucks Canada Rolls Out Tiered Rewards Program
Starbucks Canada launched a revamped Starbucks Rewards program on March 10, introducing three tiers—Green, Gold, and Reserve—to deliver faster, more personalized benefits. The redesign, driven by extensive member feedback, adds features such as a 60‑Star $2‑off redemption, non‑expiring Stars for higher...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
How Did Yves Saint Laurent Build a Long-Term Retail Strategy?
Yves Saint Laurent built a durable retail strategy by pioneering owned boutiques that separated ready‑to‑wear from haute couture, giving the brand direct control over pricing, presentation, and customer experience. The 1999 acquisition by the Gucci Group (now Kering) introduced corporate discipline,...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
Food Waste Cuts that Protect Margins Witha Shelf-Life Strategy
Food waste in U.S. grocery stores stems from ambiguous date labels, poor rotation, and cold‑chain lapses, turning sell‑through potential into costly shrink. A shelf‑life strategy that standardizes dating rules, embeds FEFO rotation, and enforces repeatable temperature checks can cut write‑offs...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
Affordable Glasses That Match Your Business Wardrobe – Where to Shop Smart
Professional eyewear is a key component of a business wardrobe, influencing perception and confidence. The article highlights five retailers—Eyemart Express, Zenni Optical, Target Optical, Zeelol, and Eyebuydirect—that combine style, speed, and affordability for corporate attire. It outlines each brand’s strengths,...
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
Northland Properties Acquires Full Canadian Rights to Denny’s Brand
Northland Properties, a Vancouver‑based hospitality firm, has acquired the trademarks, intellectual property and exclusive rights to the Denny’s brand in Canada, including an equity stake in Denny’s Inc. The deal gives Northland full control of the 85‑restaurant chain after three...
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