AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoTariff hits sports shopping: Ontario charity KidSport says U.S.-Canada trade conflict and retaliatory tariffs are pushing up the cost of sports gear, making it harder for families to afford registration and equipment. Beauty retail expansion: CU Beauty Stores has topped 1,000 locations and is accelerating cosmetics sales, now moving beyond collaborations into CU-branded beauty products with Peripera. Smart-glasses recall: Health Canada warns consumers to stop using Inmo Air3 smart glasses due to burn risk, after a U.S. recall notice tied overheating to the device’s battery area. Trade-war dairy and alcohol bans: New U.S. import bans take effect Tuesday, targeting Canadian-made cheese and other dairy, plus alcohol and motorcycles—another escalation in the tariff fight. Potash logistics investment: Canpotex is investing $500M at the Port of Vancouver to upgrade equipment and boost Saskatchewan potash exports, with construction expected to finish in 2028. Consumer finance angle: A new roundup highlights credit cards that can help Canadians reach airline or hotel elite status faster. Local business growth: Good Robot Brewing lands on Report on Business’ Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, driven by its Nova Scotia beverage manufacturing “factory” model.
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