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Retail Insider Canada's Most-Read Online Retail Industry Publication. Retail Insider is Canada’s most read retail industry news publication.

It reports on what’s happening in Canadian retail, with a focus on who’s new and who’s expanding. Retail Insider also provides daily summaries and links to Canadian retail news, providing a one-stop resource for those seeking to understand what’s happening in Canadian retailing.

Cineplex opens The Rec Room Granville (Photos). Spanning 45,000 square feet, Cineplex said the space seamlessly blends t...
12/12/2024

Cineplex opens The Rec Room Granville (Photos). Spanning 45,000 square feet, Cineplex said the space seamlessly blends the historic sites of The Palms Hotel and Coronet Theatre buildings with a newly constructed development.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi

Everyday influencers driving the decisions of Canadian consumers. 27% of Canadians think that being an influencer requir...
12/12/2024

Everyday influencers driving the decisions of Canadian consumers. 27% of Canadians think that being an influencer requires a large audience.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

The Original Hot Chicken debuts in Canada (Photos). The Original Hot Chicken's Toronto opening signals a broader call fo...
12/12/2024

The Original Hot Chicken debuts in Canada (Photos). The Original Hot Chicken's Toronto opening signals a broader call for licensing partners ready to capitalize on the growing demand for premium fast-casual offerings which feature compelling unit economics including lower capital costs and

➡ Read more about in the full articles at: https://bit.ly/m/RetailInsider
✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

The Original Hot Chicken debuts in Canada (Photos). The Original Hot Chicken's Toronto opening signals a broader call fo...
12/12/2024

The Original Hot Chicken debuts in Canada (Photos). The Original Hot Chicken's Toronto opening signals a broader call for licensing partners ready to capitalize on the growing demand for premium fast-casual offerings which feature compelling unit economics including lower capital costs and

➡ Read more about in the full articles at: https://bit.ly/m/RetailInsider
✍: Mario Toneguzzi

12/12/2024

VIDEO: Sarah Stockdale, founder and CEO of Growclass, a leading online growth marketing program, discusses a growing shift towards slow shopping where shoppers are taking a more deliberate approach to their purchases, prioritizing value, sustainability, and thoughtfulness over impulsive buys.

FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/irJFPJLuQjI



Mario Toneguzzi, based in Calgary, has more than 40 years experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, faith, city and breaking news, and business. He is the Co-Editor-in-Chief with Retail Insider in addition to working as a freelance writer and consultant in communications and media relations/training. Mario was named as a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert in 2024.

Rocky Mountain Soap Co. unveils its fresh branding with a new store at Calgary’s SouthCentre Mall, showcasing natural be...
12/12/2024

Rocky Mountain Soap Co. unveils its fresh branding with a new store at Calgary’s SouthCentre Mall, showcasing natural beauty and innovation.

➡Find out more about the new offerings here: https://bit.ly/m/RetailInsider
✍Craig Patterson

IPOP opens first inclusive pickleball centre, plans to expand across Canada. Founder Chris White says that he's consider...
12/12/2024

IPOP opens first inclusive pickleball centre, plans to expand across Canada. Founder Chris White says that he's considering a wide range of locations to expand the inclusive sport in Canada.

➡Find out more about the new offerings here: https://bit.ly/m/RetailInsider
✍Shelby Hautala

Bank of Canada lowers overnight interest rate. Lower interest rates are beginning to boost household spending.➡ Read mor...
12/12/2024

Bank of Canada lowers overnight interest rate. Lower interest rates are beginning to boost household spending.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

Ancient wonders meet cutting-edge technology: Horizon of Khufu opening at CF Chinook Centre in Calgary (Photos). Events ...
11/12/2024

Ancient wonders meet cutting-edge technology: Horizon of Khufu opening at CF Chinook Centre in Calgary (Photos). Events like Horizons of Khufu are very impactful to CF Chinook Centre.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



CF Chinook Centre
Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

Apothecare fills cannabis care gap with pharmacist-led consultations, expands support for veterans. Consumers were walki...
11/12/2024

Apothecare fills cannabis care gap with pharmacist-led consultations, expands support for veterans. Consumers were walking into retail cannabis stores for health reasons but couldn’t access professional advice, according to Apothecare.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

Slow Shopping: A consumer shift toward intentionality: Sarah Stockdale (VIDEO). Slow shopping is about removing yourself...
11/12/2024

Slow Shopping: A consumer shift toward intentionality: Sarah Stockdale (VIDEO). Slow shopping is about removing yourself from the manufactured urgency that marketers often create, says Sarah Stockdale.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Growclass
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Jay Nok Modern Thai: A bold new chapter for Vancouver’s dining scene. Located at 127 W 2nd Avenue in Olympic Village, Ja...
11/12/2024

Jay Nok Modern Thai: A bold new chapter for Vancouver’s dining scene. Located at 127 W 2nd Avenue in Olympic Village, Jay Nok is preparing to welcome guests in early 2025.

➡ Read more about in the full articles at: https://bit.ly/m/RetailInsider
✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

aaniin CF Eaton Centre pop-up hits one-month sales goal in 10 days. Since its launch on November 29,  the aaniin pop-up ...
11/12/2024

aaniin CF Eaton Centre pop-up hits one-month sales goal in 10 days. Since its launch on November 29, the aaniin pop-up has transformed retail at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales up from last year: Moneris report. A report from Moneris says strong sales were reported...
10/12/2024

Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales up from last year: Moneris report. A report from Moneris says strong sales were reported over the Black Friday/ Cyber Monday period.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Moneris
Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

Brightfield continues to expand its presence. Brightfield started online and doing a few pop up markets and now has a pr...
10/12/2024

Brightfield continues to expand its presence. Brightfield started online and doing a few pop up markets and now has a presence in several other retailers' locations.

➡ Read more about in the full articles at: https://bit.ly/m/RetailInsider
✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

Canada's retail sector resilient despite challenges: Colliers. Colliers says there is a lot of interest in the investmen...
10/12/2024

Canada's retail sector resilient despite challenges: Colliers. Colliers says there is a lot of interest in the investment side of retail in Canada.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

AI a key to bridge consumer trust gap: Salesforce. Salesforce says 66% of Canadian consumers believe that advances in AI...
10/12/2024

AI a key to bridge consumer trust gap: Salesforce. Salesforce says 66% of Canadian consumers believe that advances in AI make trust even more important.

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Salesforce
Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

MEI forecasts moderate economic growth in 2025 for Canada. MEI forecasts Canada’s real GDP growth to increase modestly t...
10/12/2024

MEI forecasts moderate economic growth in 2025 for Canada. MEI forecasts Canada’s real GDP growth to increase modestly to 1.8% in 2025, up from 1.6% in 2024

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✍: Mario Toneguzzi



Mastercard
Mario Toneguzzi Communications Inc.

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