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Lessons for Mid-Market Retail from the Roots Acquisition

Jared Gordon -
The Roots acquisition offers lessons for mid-market retailers on differentiation, brand value, cultural relevance and protecting the assets customers value.

Samsung Canada Reinforces Role of Physical Retail as Technology Evolves

Craig Patterson -
Samsung Canada is investing in experience-led stores that support product discovery, education and service as consumers increasingly move between digital and physical shopping channels.

Reitmans Names Lilly Singh and Katherine Levac as New National Ambassadors for Fall 2026 Campaign

Mario Toneguzzi -
On Monday, August 17, Reitmans brought fashion courtside at Scotiabank Arena, transforming the Toronto Tempo court into a live runway for 146 guests, composed...

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited sees record full-year Fiscal 2026 results 

Mario Toneguzzi -
FY26 Revenue of $271.6 million (+10%) and Organic Revenue +11%.

Purdys Chocolatier to open four Maritime locations Sept. 4

Mario Toneguzzi -
The expansion adds a new regional market for the Vancouver-based company, which has operated as a family-owned business since 1907.

Canadian retailers could face higher costs and rising prices due to tariffs: Coface

Mario Toneguzzi -
Furniture, cosmetics, hardware, appliances, dairy and seafood are among the retail categories most exposed to the current tariff measures.

The Book Corner pop-up launches at Guildford Town Centre (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The independent pop-up for book lovers will feature 1,000+ books with 100% of proceeds supporting the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society and literacy initiatives

HEQ partners with Sleep Country to offer perks to Ontario homeowners

Mario Toneguzzi -
The partnership will provide HEQ homeowners with exclusive Sleep Country offers, although the companies did not disclose the specific terms or value of the perks.

IKEA and Xbox launch gaming-focused home collection in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The collection was developed jointly by IKEA and Xbox, with one designer from each company working on every piece.

Daily Synopsis: August 26, 2026

Retail Insider -
Buy Canadian movement accelerates, tariff war collides with Amazon plans, Loblaw flags tariff products, Mayrand opening Quebec store, downtown Toronto tailor offering $80k vicuna suit, and other news.

Promenades St-Bruno to invest $49.5M in food court redevelopment, new retail space

Mario Toneguzzi -
The project will relocate the existing lower-level food court to the current Marché des Promenades location, allowing the former food court area to be converted into retail space.

Joseph Ribkoff launches global direct-to-consumer platform, names Elizabeth Hurley campaign face

Mario Toneguzzi -
The campaign is built around its new brand philosophy, Elegance in Motion, which focuses on the idea that elegance changes with the women who wear the clothing.

Record results for Happy Belly Food Group in Q2

Mario Toneguzzi -
Record system-wide sales of $28.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, representing an increase of approximately 75% compared to $16.2 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2025.

Grocery, pharmacy and fitness fuel strong leasing demand for RioCan properties

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company’s retail portfolio is now effectively 99 per cent leased, supported by population growth, limited new retail supply and a tenant base that has become more resilient and necessity-focused.

MadHatters poised for continued growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new store has been designed around a simple philosophy: keep a good store, a happy ambiance, and happy staff, so customers have fun while they shop.

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New reporting series from Retail Insider delivers sector-level insight into Canadian retail, connecting trends across categories and consumer behaviour.

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Samsung Canada Reinforces Role of Physical Retail as Technology Evolves

Craig Patterson -
Samsung Canada is investing in experience-led stores that support product discovery, education and service as consumers increasingly move between digital and physical shopping channels.

GARAGE to open new Birmingham store as Montréal brand expands international reach

Purdys Chocolatier to open four Maritime locations Sept. 4

Canadian retailers could face higher costs and rising prices due to tariffs: Coface

The Book Corner pop-up launches at Guildford Town Centre (Photos)

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HEQ partners with Sleep Country to offer perks to Ontario homeowners

Mario Toneguzzi -
The partnership will provide HEQ homeowners with exclusive Sleep Country offers, although the companies did not disclose the specific terms or value of the perks.

IKEA and Xbox launch gaming-focused home collection in Canada

Promenades St-Bruno to invest $49.5M in food court redevelopment, new retail space

Joseph Ribkoff launches global direct-to-consumer platform, names Elizabeth Hurley campaign face

Record results for Happy Belly Food Group in Q2

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From The Desk: Strategic Expansions and Resilience Shape Canadian Retail Landscape

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail sees continued store expansion, shifting real estate strategies and changing consumer behaviour amid ongoing economic and labour market pressures.

From The Desk: Navigating Growth and Resilience in Canadian Retail

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Trump’s New Tariffs Put Canada’s Food Economy at Risk

Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending

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