Our Articles of the Day:

1) Kanye West Opens Toronto Store Today

We've got the (unusual) location and details of the artist's only Canadian store location -- one of 21 worldwide opening today.

2) Montreal Friday : FMD Special [Photos]

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Top Stories - National:

-Update: Canada's inflation rate slows; retail sales post surprise decline [Globe & Mail] and Canadian retail sales disappoint as consumers take pause [Globe & Mail]

-Wal-Mart Canada's sales rise for ninth quarter, boosted by gains in food segment [BNN]

-Canada's new child benefit could boost back-to-school shopping [Globe & Mail]

-Despite disappointing earnings, retail is actually performing well this year [BNN]

-Why rental dress company Rent Frock Repeat is opening showrooms [Canadian Business]

-Vancouver fashion house Aritzia files for IPO on TSX [BIV]

-Canada Post negotiations stall as CUPW strike mandate nears end [CBC]

-Dollarama: Canada's Largest Dollar Store Company Is Undervalued [Seeking Alpha]

-Aldo introduces tech-focused retail concept to NYC [Marketing Magazine]

-Retail explores new dimensions with 3-D art project (Coupland/La Maison Simons) [Globe & Mail]

Canadian News - Regional:

Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes

-Loblaw introduces its first Nutella Café at flagship Maple Leaf Gardens location [Grocery Business]

-$360M Redevelopment Takes CF Rideau Centre To The Next Level [Bisnow]

-First Capital secures key Toronto retail locations [Real Estate News EXchange]

-Montreal company lets shoppers mix their own cereal blend [Canadian Grocer]

-Value Village opens in New Glasgow as Sears closes outlet store [Halifax Chronicle Herald]

-Pen Centre Sears set to celebrate milestone [Niagara this week]

-Grand Opening of New Adore Cosmetics Store in Ottawa, Canada [NewsWire press release]

-Shop owners stressed by construction during cruise ship season [New Brunswick: CBC]

Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB

-RYU Apparel Secures First Enclosed Mall Location [Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby: Press release]

-Regent Park Extra Foods to close [Winnipeg Free Press]

-Are Resident Mousers Taking Over Winnipeg Businesses? [Catster]

-August 17, 1987: New Eaton's opens its doors (Downtown Edmonton history, with video) [CBC]

Our Previous Articles:

-Why Online Retailer Casper is Getting Physical in Canada

-Giant Tiger Launches 3 New Children's Lines [With Video]

-How CF Shops at Don Mills Reflects Leading Shopping Centre Trends

-Nordstrom Prepares for GTA Launch with Several Store Events

-Tom & Sawyer Plans Substantial Expansion After Initial Success [Photos]

-Nordstrom Rack Announces Edmonton Store

-CF Rideau Centre Opens Substantial Four-Level Expansion [Photos and Floor Plan]