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Welcome to “Canadian News from Around the Web” where curated retail news is published daily and now archived in case you miss a day.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 27, 2026

Mercatto expands to Mississauga, Chip Wilson says board response is 'insufficient', coffee prices expected to drop, Ste-Catherine reno in Montreal to be sped up, Quebec bakery warned over English TikToks, Kerrisdale retailer forced out due to rent after 77 years, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 26, 2026

Broccoli slaw the culprit in Loblaw fine for mislabeling as Canadian, NSLC closes downtown liquor store following theft surge, b.cycle acquires SPINCO, Eggslut enters Canada, wealthy economize, Aburi Market opens in downtown Vancouver, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 25, 2026 – Retail Expansion and Innovation

Empire expands discount banners in Western Canada, Loblaw pivots to discount brands, former Vancouver London Drugs could become police academy, former Hudson's Bay store sees FIFA decorations, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 24, 2026

Grocery giant investing in discount, Bobby Flay's Burgers coming to Toronto, CF expanding investment portfolio, Taiwanese tea shop closes half of Vancouver locations, T&T Supermarkets innovates, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 23, 2026 – Canadian Retail Growth and AI

Sukoshi Mart looks to further US expansion, recession called, updated renderings for Vancouver's flagship Aritzia, dozens arrested for retail theft at Metrotown, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 19, 2026 – Retail Shifts

Loblaw's Superstore fined over misleading 'product of Canada' display, Sona Cosmetics launches at Ardene, Chinese tours returning to BC, Calgary Co-op to open redeveloped North Hill location, Understory opens queen third place in Toronto, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 19, 2026 – Reitmans, Walmart, Restaurant Woes

Inside the unravelling of Putman's Toys R Us revival, Japanese-style egg sandwiches coming to 7-Eleven Canada, Toronto facade grant returns, FreshCo replacing Winnipeg Sobeys, analyzing Yorkdale's shift post-Les Ailes, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 18, 2026 – Retail real estate and expansion

Retail landscape strong despite HBC and Toys R Us says RioCan, SEENSE founders get buyout approval, Northern store exits Fond du Lac after 100 years, Pearson Airport expanding food options, Broadview and Gerrard as a retail destination, remember Toys R Us in Saskatchewan, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 17, 2026 – Retail Insights

HBC coat of arms to be auctioned off, Sheertex maker sold, Vancouver coffee shop ranked 15th in the world, Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver to see huge redevelopment, downtown Yonge remains strong, and other news.
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Daily Synopsis: Feb 16, 2026 – Sustainability and Experiential Growth

Eddie Bauer sets gift card deadline in Canada, Toys R Us Canada extends creditor protection, Toronto mall landlords re-evaluate condo tower plans, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 13, 2026

Future of Steve's Music on Queen as musicians mourn, Body Shop back in Cape Breton Mall, gunfire in Biker's store 'not Hell's Angels', Peterborough store clerk acquitted in self defence armed robber case, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 12, 2026

Artizia eyes 200 US stores, Court approves HBC employee 'hardship funds', downtown Saskatoon businesses lock doors despite crime drop, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 11, 2026

Toys R Us bankruptcy leaves slew of creditors, BC debates government-run grocery, Steve's Music begins liquidation, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 10, 2026

Eddie Bauer to file for court protection in Canada, early consumer holiday sentiment not promising, Steve's Music closing almost all stores, Thai tea concept opening in Vancouver, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 9, 2026

Canadian Tire fined for false advertising, future of HBC real estate, grocery store shuts in downtown Winnipeg due to safety, Shopify president wants to acquire HBC sign for entrepreneurs, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 6, 2026

Canada Computers data breach affects nearly 1,300 customers, RCC provides perspective on retail crime, Cozey expanding to Calgary, furniture retailer opening in Calgary, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 5, 2026

Lawyers for ex-HBC staff ask court to approve hardship fund, Toys R Us gift cards to expire soon, independent toy retailers ready to fill void, Staple Canada updates fulfillment model, Craig's Cookies expands to Halifax, Lunar New Year merchandise hits stores in Vancouver, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 4, 2026

Import costs drive food inflation, Costco rotisserie chicken roasted in lawsuit over preservatives, Club Monaco store in Toronto in rent arrears, major crime crackdown in Peel Region, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 3, 2026

Toys R Us faces lawsuit in Toronto from RioCan, Nintendo launches Lunar New Year events in stores, COS to launch online in Canada, Edmonton retailers prefer suburbs, Station Park in Edmonton opening food hall, Red Apple renovating stores, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 30, 2026

Ocado suffers blow as Empire shuts distribution centre in Alberta, Rudsak receives funding, wine concept launches at Pearson Airport, Hullmark acquires Spadina Road property, TTC shelves plans for a 'merch' store, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 29, 2026

Furniture retail slumps in tandem with real estate market, Amazon employees get layoff notice through premature internal email, Empire closes Alberta ecom facilities amid strategy shift, gold retailers see boost, K-shaped economy impacts BC retail, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 26, 2026

Toys R Us closes 19 stores in 2 months with 22 remaining, HBC landlords seek court costs in Ruby Liu lease battle, Lululemon founder blames board for Get Low problems, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 22, 2026

Multiple Toys "R" Us stores shutting (ongoing coverage), Lululemon leggings deemed 'too sheer' paused in stores, Oxfam calls out Loblaws and Save-on-Foods, Giant Tiger shutting Burlington store, Manulife Place in Edmonton to be renovated, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 20, 2026

Les Ailes de la Mode department store to open in 2 Quebec HBC stores say court docs, HBC real estate hole hard to fill, Oakridge Park prepares to open in Vancouver, BC inflation drops possibly due to Taylor Swift effect, and other news.
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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 19, 2026

'Buy Canadian' movement continues to resonate one year in, New Lululemon leader will need to refashion the business say experts, Giant Tiger shutting in Burlington, daylight jewellery heist in Calgary, and other news.
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