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Retail’s Mixed Signals in Canada | Toronto News

Bakebe’s hands-on baking experience is turning heads at CF Markville, proving experiential retail still wins hearts—and wallets. Meanwhile, Canada’s retail job market shows tentative recovery in June, but 72,000 jobs still lag behind last year. Brands like Aritzia and Group Dynamite are dominating by targeting young, affluent women, while shoppers increasingly rely on AI, pushing retailers to boost content. Canadians are entering pay periods with little left to spend, squeezing discretionary purchases. And surprisingly, restaurants are leading youth hiring, offering a bright spot in the job…

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