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Back to EpisodesRetailers Adapt to Urban Expansion Amid Inflation
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Canadian retailers, despite economic challenges, are expanding urban presence with discount stores and city-center locations. Major grocers like Loblaw, Metro, and Empire are streamlining supply chains and boosting online options. Off-price chains such as TJX are opening new spots in busy downtown areas. However, consumers and small businesses feel the strain due to high food inflation outpacing wage growth. Retailers are adapting through AI tools, loyalty-focused luxury strategies, and format shifts, setting the stage for a more resilient urban landscape as pressures ease.
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