# curated digest (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover curated digest. Page: Feed: --- ## [Canada/U.S. trade talk collapse to lead to immediate and significant impact on small business: CFIB](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/canada-u-s-trade-talk-collapse-to-lead-to-immediate-and-significant-impact-on-small-business-cfib/) _2026-08-22 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ "A full 40% of small Canadian exporters will be directly hit by these tariffs and nearly one-third expect their revenues will drop by 50% or more as a result." The post Canada/U.S. trade talk collapse to lead to immediate and significant impact on small business: CFIB appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Joe Mimran Outlines Product and Global Growth Plans for Roots](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/joe-mimran-outlines-product-and-global-growth-plans-for-roots/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ Joe Mimran discusses plans for Roots product, stores and U.S. growth as Marquee Brands and Roots CEO Meghan Roach point to significant international expansion. The post Joe Mimran Outlines Product and Global Growth Plans for Roots appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Shoppa.ca launches online marketplace for Canadian-owned businesses](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/shoppa-ca-launches-online-marketplace-for-canadian-owned-businesses/) _2026-08-21 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ The marketplace includes businesses from across the country and products in categories including beauty and skincare, apparel, home and living, pets, kids and baby, food and wellness. The post Shoppa.ca launches online marketplace for Canadian-owned businesses appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Canadian retail sales surpass $74 billion in June: Statistics Canada](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/canadian-retail-sales-surpass-74-billion-in-june-statistics-canada/) _2026-08-21 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ Core retail sales rose 1.2% in June, posting their second consecutive monthly gain. The post Canadian retail sales surpass $74 billion in June: Statistics Canada appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Good Earth Coffeehouse opens new location at Indigo Metrotown in Burnaby](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/good-earth-coffeehouse-opens-new-location-at-indigo-metrotown-in-burnaby/) _2026-08-21 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ The opening adds another location to Good Earth's network of more than 50 coffeehouses across Canada. The post Good Earth Coffeehouse opens new location at Indigo Metrotown in Burnaby appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [TJX Says Winners, Marshalls and HomeSense Are Gaining Major Market Share in Canada](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/tjx-says-winners-marshalls-and-homesense-are-gaining-major-market-share-in-canada/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ TJX says Winners, Marshalls and HomeSense are gaining major market share in Canada as customer transactions rise and the retailer expands in prominent malls and downtown locations. The post TJX Says Winners, Marshalls and HomeSense Are Gaining Major Market Share in Canada appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Home Depot Canada Sales Accelerate Despite Challenging Housing Market](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/home-depot-canada-sales-accelerate-despite-challenging-housing-market/) _2026-08-21 · Lee Rivett · Retail Insider_ Home Depot Canada outperformed the broader company in Q2 as comparable sales, transactions and unit growth improved despite a subdued housing market. The post Home Depot Canada Sales Accelerate Despite Challenging Housing Market appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [AutoCanada Sees Canadian Auto Market Remaining Challenging](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/autocanada-sees-canadian-auto-market-remaining-challenging/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ AutoCanada says affordability pressures continue to weigh on Canadian vehicle buyers as it improves dealerships, used sales and collision operations. The post AutoCanada Sees Canadian Auto Market Remaining Challenging appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Canadian sponsorship spending reaches $4.7B as industry study marks 20 years](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/canadian-sponsorship-spending-reaches-4-7b-as-industry-study-marks-20-years/) _2026-08-21 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ Professional sport continues to account for the largest and most significant sponsorships, but the study found that brands are spreading spending across a broader range of categories. The post Canadian sponsorship spending reaches $4.7B as industry study marks 20 years appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Daily Synopsis: August 20, 2026](https://retail-insider.com/daily-news/2026/08/daily-synopsis-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Retail Insider · Retail Insider_ FreshCo expands in Nova Scotia, Circle K promotes customized drinks, downtown Ottawa retail expected to return to pre-pandemic levels, Kiokii and opens in Windsor, and other news. The post Daily Synopsis: August 20, 2026 appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T7DAfsQ5fAYp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Roots to Go Private as Joe Mimran Takes Key Operating Role](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/roots-to-go-private-as-joe-mimran-takes-key-operating-role/) _2026-08-20 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ Roots has agreed to go private in a $4.10-per-share deal that will see Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti’s JM&A take a central operating role in the Canadian retailer. The post Roots to Go Private as Joe Mimran Takes Key Operating Role appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Preparing Retail for the Age of Autonomous Commerce: Why Trust and Fraud Prevention Matter](https://retail-insider.com/articles/2026/08/preparing-retail-for-the-age-of-autonomous-commerce-why-trust-and-fraud-prevention-matter/) _2026-08-20 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ As AI shopping agents emerge, retailers face new challenges around fraud, trust and authentication. Here's what merchants should know about preparing for autonomous commerce. The post Preparing Retail for the Age of Autonomous Commerce: Why Trust and Fraud Prevention Matter appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Smart Home Appliance Trends in Canada: How Innovation in Floor Care Is Reshaping Modern Households](https://retail-insider.com/articles/2026/08/smart-home-appliance-trends-in-canada-how-innovation-in-floor-care-is-reshaping-modern-households/) _2026-08-20 · Retail Insider · Retail Insider_ Canada’s home appliance market is entering an unprecedented phase of premiumization. The post Smart Home Appliance Trends in Canada: How Innovation in Floor Care Is Reshaping Modern Households appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Cargojet Sees E-Commerce Growth as Retail Shifts in Smaller Canadian Markets](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/cargojet-sees-e-commerce-growth-as-retail-shifts-in-smaller-canadian-markets/) _2026-08-20 · Lee Rivett · Retail Insider_ Cargojet says e-commerce is driving growth in secondary Canadian markets as store closures and changing inventory strategies reshape retail distribution. The post Cargojet Sees E-Commerce Growth as Retail Shifts in Smaller Canadian Markets appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Boston Pizza Accelerates Canadian Restaurant Renovations, Adds New Locations](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/boston-pizza-accelerates-canadian-restaurant-renovations-adds-new-locations/) _2026-08-20 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ Boston Pizza is ramping up investment across Canada with more than 40 restaurant renovations possible in 2026 and three new locations under construction. The post Boston Pizza Accelerates Canadian Restaurant Renovations, Adds New Locations appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [HelloFresh Expands Factor Across Canada as Ready-to-Eat Strategy Grows](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/hellofresh-expands-factor-across-canada-as-ready-to-eat-strategy-grows/) _2026-08-20 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ HelloFresh is expanding Factor across Canada as it invests in ready-to-eat meals, new distribution channels and a broader convenience-food strategy. The post HelloFresh Expands Factor Across Canada as Ready-to-Eat Strategy Grows appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Public safety and construction deal heavy blows to Edmonton downtown businesses](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/public-safety-and-construction-deal-heavy-blows-to-edmonton-downtown-businesses/) _2026-08-20 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ "The once vibrant pulse of Edmonton’s downtown is fading further, leaving behind a landscape that feels increasingly desolate.” The post Public safety and construction deal heavy blows to Edmonton downtown businesses appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Empire to acquire nine Morelli’s pharmacies in Ontario](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/empire-to-acquire-nine-morellis-pharmacies-in-ontario/) _2026-08-20 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ The pharmacies will be brought into Sobeys’ National Pharmacy operations as part of the transaction. The post Empire to acquire nine Morelli’s pharmacies in Ontario appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Canadian Tire Prepares for AI Shopping as Retail Strategy Evolves](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/canadian-tire-prepares-for-ai-shopping-as-retail-strategy-evolves/) _2026-08-20 · Craig Patterson · Retail Insider_ Canadian Tire is using AI to reshape merchandising, back-to-school assortments and digital content as shoppers increasingly turn to AI for product discovery. The post Canadian Tire Prepares for AI Shopping as Retail Strategy Evolves appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Healthy Planet expands to Yonge and Eglinton with 45th Ontario location](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/healthy-planet-expands-to-yonge-and-eglinton-with-45th-ontario-location/) _2026-08-20 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ Launches Annual Good Food Drive to help fight food insecurity across Canada The post Healthy Planet expands to Yonge and Eglinton with 45th Ontario location appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2Usn8V5ztSNZ) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Skin Excellence Medspa offers 30% discount as it launches influencer partnership program](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/skin-excellence-medispa-offers-30-discount-as-it-launches-influencer-partnership-program/) _2026-08-20 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ The initiatives give the clinic two approaches to attracting customers: a price reduction across its service menu and a partnership program designed to generate promotional content through local creators. The post Skin Excellence Medspa offers 30% discount as it launches influencer partnership program appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Fizz expands retail presence through EB Games Canada partnership](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/08/fizz-expands-retail-presence-through-eb-games-canada-partnership/) _2026-08-20 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ The agreement marks an expansion of Fizz’s in-store presence as the company continues to build its wireless business beyond its original Quebec market. The post Fizz expands retail presence through EB Games Canada partnership appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Daily Synopsis: August 19, 2026](https://retail-insider.com/daily-news/2026/08/daily-synopsis-august-19-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Retail Insider · Retail Insider_ Fake maple syrup class action targets grocers, end of an era for Husky brand, 200k retail development coming to Calgary, Costco breaks ground on Winnipeg store, and other news. The post Daily Synopsis: August 19, 2026 appeared first on Retail Insider . ## [Subway Canada brings back original artisan flatbread after customer demand](https://retail-insider.com/bulletin/2026/08/subway-canada-brings-back-original-artisan-flatbread-after-customer-demand/) _2026-08-19 · Mario Toneguzzi · Retail Insider_ The company said the decision follows an outpouring of requests and social-media discussion from Canadians after the flatbread was removed from its menu. The post Subway Canada brings back original artisan flatbread after customer demand appeared first on Retail Insider .