AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoProduct Safety: Baby Brezza recalled about 4,500 SuperFast Sterilizer Dryers sold in Canada after reports of overheating and melting plastic; owners should check their model number. Health Canada also warned that more than 11,000 vials of unauthorized peptides sold online contained dangerous bacteria. Grocery Costs: Food affordability remains strained, with a study finding nearly one in three Canadians are skipping or shrinking meals. A separate forecast warns higher diesel costs could add as much as $1,000 to grocery bills in 2027. Retail: Costco is preparing a Canadian expansion, while Toys “R” Us plans to return to 300 Staples stores by the end of 2027. Canadian Tire is investing $200 million to open and renovate Mark’s stores. Holiday Shopping: Diwali’s growing place in Canada’s retail calendar is bringing festive promotions and new customers to local businesses as holiday shopping picks up. Trade: China extended tariff relief for Canadian canola and some seafood, offering exporters more certainty and supporting access to a major market.
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