Joie, a rapidly growing global baby gear brand, has expanded into Canada following its successful U.S. launch in 2024. Available in more than 100 countries, the Hong Kong-based company offers award-winning strollers, car seats and home products designed to combine safety, quality, style and value. Its Canadian lineup includes car seats that exceed local safety standards and products for children from infancy through toddlerhood. Joie products are now available through Amazon Canada, with select travel systems offered at West Coast Kids, as the company continues to expand its Canadian retail presence. (Joie – www.joiebaby.com)………………
Leyad, the Montreal-based privately owned real estate companies, has announced the appointment of two senior team members as the company continues to expand its national platform and strengthen its operational capabilities across Canada. Joining the company are Juan Calixto Tria as Senior Vice President, Financial Reporting & Compliance, and Alex Ratté as Vice President, Construction. Having joined Leyad earlier this year, Tria joined Leyad from Agellan Commercial REIT, where he most recently served as Vice President, Finance, after previously serving as Director, Financial Reporting. At Leyad, he oversees the company’s financial reporting, corporate compliance, accounting policies, treasury reporting and governance functions. Ratté brings more than two decades of experience managing commercial real estate developments and capital programs across Canada. Most recently, he served as Senior Director, Project Management at Cominar. As Vice President, Construction at Leyad, he will lead the company’s national construction and capital projects platform. (Leyad – www.leyad.ca)……………
In late July, Louisville, Kentucky-based Biscuit Belly acquired 34 locations from Maple Street Biscuit Company, a subsidiary of Cracker Barrel, in a move that will accelerate its expansion across the U.S. Southeast. The gourmet biscuit sandwich chain plans to convert the restaurants to the Biscuit Belly brand over the next 18 to 24 months, beginning in the Cincinnati and Richmond, Virginia markets. Founded in 2019, Biscuit Belly currently operates 15 locations and expects to exceed 60 units by the end of 2028. The acquisition provides established sites and experienced teams, supporting the company’s long-term goal of becoming the largest gourmet biscuit brand in the United States while preserving strong community connections. (Biscuit Belly – www.biscuitbelly.com)……..
Minto Apartment REIT has announced that all key closing conditions have been satisfied for its previously announced acquisition by an affiliate of Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership. The transaction is expected to close on August 6, 2026, subject to final closing conditions effective that day. Following completion, the REIT’s units will be delisted from the TSE. (Minto Apartment REIT– www.mintoapartmentreit.com) & (Crestpoint Real Estate Investment Limited Partnership – www.crestpoint.cclgroup.com)……………..
Edmonton-based Dr. Phone Fix Canada has completed the acquisition of the assets of Martin Cell Phone Solutions Ltd. in Saint John in New Brunswick, marking its entry into New Brunswick and expanding its corporately owned network to 45 locations across six provinces. The acquisition supports the company’s strategy of building a national integrated device care platform through acquisitions and selective expansion. Martin’s established retail operation will be integrated into Dr. Phone Fix’s centralized operating platform. (Dr Phone Fix Canada – www.docphonefix.com)……………
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