Manon Larose is joining Urban Reform Realty as Managing Partner, effective August 3rd, 2026. She joins the firm’s executive leadership team, where she will help drive the continued growth of its commercial real estate operations while serving as Broker of Record, overseeing the brokerage division from the Quebec office. With more than three decades of experience in commercial real estate, Ms Larose brings a wealth of expertise across all facets of commercial real estate, including landlord and tenant representation, leasing strategy, asset positioning, and executive leadership.
In addition, Michelle Marcotte-Blart is joining Urban Reform Quebec as Commercial Real Estate Broker bringing extensive commercial real estate experience and a strong track record in retail leasing, tenant and landlord representation, and client advisory services. Throughout her career at some of Canada’s largest real estate firms, she has worked with national and regional retailers across the country, earning a reputation for her market knowledge, industry relationships, and client-first approach.
Urban Reform Realty also reports that Kayla Zakuta is joining Urban Reform Quebec as a Commercial Real Estate Broker. She joins Urban Reform after developing her commercial real estate career with some of Canada’s largest real estate firms bringing experience representing both landlords and retailers. (Manon Larose – 438/990-8968 manon@urbanreform.com), (Michelle Marcotte-Blart – 514/906-4393 michelle@urbanreform.com) & (Kayla Zahuta – 514/963-6120 kayla@urbanreform.com)…………….
Last in July, Sleep Country Canada reported that it has completed its acquisition of substantially all of Sleep Number’s assets, creating the world’s second-largest sleep retailer with combined annual revenues exceeding $3-billion. The deal brings together two leading sleep brands, expanding expertise, innovation and product offerings across North America. President and CEO Stewart Schaefer said the acquisition marks the beginning of a new era, with customers continuing to enjoy the trusted Sleep Country and Sleep Number brands while benefiting from greater choice, enhanced capabilities and ongoing investment in personalized sleep solutions. (Sleep Country Canada – www.sleepcountry.ca)………
Skechers has announced that construction of its new 230,000 square metre European Distribution Center near Liège Airport in Belgium will be completed next month, marking a major milestone in its long-term European growth strategy. The highly automated, BREEAM Excellence-certified facility will enhance distribution efficiency while supporting existing jobs and creating new economic opportunities in the Wallonia region. Developed with Weerts Group and regional partners, the project will feature advanced automation supplied by KNAPP, with installation beginning in August 2026 and the first phase expected to be operational by the end of 2028. The new hub is designed to strengthen Skechers’ European logistics network and support continued growth over the next two decades. Skechers U.S.A. Benelux B.V. is a subsidiary of Skechers U.S.A., Inc., (Skechers U.S.A. Inc – www.shechers.com)……….
Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced plans to acquire Żabka Group, Poland’s largest convenience retailer, in a transaction valued at approximately $8.6-billion(US). The company will launch a voluntary tender offer, supported by Żabka’s management and shareholders representing about 57 percent of outstanding shares, including CVC Capital Partners and Partners Group. Founded in 1998, Żabka operates more than 13,000 convenience stores across Poland and Romania, averaging about 700 square feet, and serves approximately 4.3 million customers daily. The retailer also operates a sophisticated digital ecosystem with 11.7 million users, a leading loyalty program, and expanding e-commerce and foodservice businesses. For Couche-Tard, the acquisition would create an immediate, large-scale presence in Central and Eastern Europe, complementing its nearly 400 Circle K locations in Poland. Expected to be the company’s largest acquisition, the deal supports Couche-Tard’s long-term Core + More growth strategy. (Alimentation Couche-Tard – www.corporate.couche-tard.com) & (Zabka Group – www.zabkagroup.com)……….
Late last week, High Tide Inc. reported that it has completed its $7.77 million(Cdn) acquisition of J. Supply Holdings Inc., operating as Northern Helm, adding four cannabis retail stores in Bowmanville, Kingston, Courtice and Oshawa in Ontario. The acquisition increases High Tide’s network to 228 cannabis stores across Canada, including 103 in Ontario, further strengthening its presence in the Durham Region and eastern Ontario. The acquired stores generated annualized revenue of $8.5 million. (High Tide Inc. – www.hightideinc.com)…….
Have a great week and for those that have it, enjoy the holiday. Those that don’t have the civic holiday, leave early…………