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Nearly 4 in 10 Canadian Shoppers Are Using AI for Shopping: Salesforce

Craig Patterson - September 10, 2026

Salesforce says 39% of Canadian shoppers have used AI for shopping as product discovery, retail marketing and e-commerce begin to change.

Daily Synopsis: September 9, 2026

Retail Insider - September 9, 2026

Tariff hikes may not hit retail shelves for a while, Leyad acquires retail real estate portfolio, Walmart announces Kawartha Lakes Supercentre, Book City marks 50 Years, and other news.

H&M names Aneta Pokucinska North America managing director, Claudia Fetta Canada GM

Mario Toneguzzi - September 9, 2026

Retailer shuffles its North American leadership.

Canadian Consumers Keep Spending Despite Weak Economy and Trade War

Lee Rivett - September 9, 2026

Canadian consumers continue spending despite trade tensions and a weaker labour market, with Walmart, TJX and other retailers posting strong results.

Neo Financial chops 10% of its workforce

Mario Toneguzzi - September 9, 2026

The financial technology company was founded in 2019 by the co-founders of SkipTheDishes.

Toronto Pearson transforming customer experience with 30+ retail, dining openings

Mario Toneguzzi - September 9, 2026

Toronto Pearson has been named Best Large Airport in North America (serving more than 40 million passengers) seven times in the last eight years by Airports Council International, the global trade representative of the world's airports.

Brunello Cucinelli to Open at Fairmont Château Whistler as Oxford Elevates Luxury Retail Mix

Craig Patterson - September 9, 2026

Brunello Cucinelli will open at Fairmont Château Whistler as Oxford Properties elevates the resort’s retail concourse with additional luxury brands expected.

Dog Menus Could Boost Restaurant Visits and Spending, TMU Study Finds

Evan Nagy - September 9, 2026

Toronto Metropolitan University research finds dog-specific restaurant menu items can increase visit intent, word-of-mouth and customer spending

IKEA Canada to open first compact store in London, Ont. on Sept. 29

Mario Toneguzzi - September 9, 2026

The London store will feature room sets and home furnishing solutions, as well as about 400 furniture items available for immediate purchase and takeaway from its self-serve warehouse.

Miniso Expands MINISO LAND in Canada as Retailer Shifts to ‘Quality First’ Growth

Craig Patterson - September 9, 2026

Miniso is opening its second Canadian MINISO LAND at CF Toronto Eaton Centre as the retailer shifts its global expansion strategy toward larger, more productive stores.

Daily Synopsis: Sep 8, 2026

Retail Insider - September 9, 2026

Canadian retail highlights include MEC's trail running expansion and challenges from U.S. tariffs impacting margins and staffing strategies.

MEC Deepens Investment in Trail Running as Category Gains Momentum

Craig Patterson - September 8, 2026

MEC is expanding its trail running business with a broader product assortment, Canadian brands, staff expertise and new community programming across Canada.

VIDEO: Retailers face margin pressure, uncertainty as Canada’s U.S. counter-tariffs take effect

Mario Toneguzzi - September 8, 2026

Retailers should examine their supply chains, seek Canadian suppliers and consider sourcing from other countries to reduce risk.

Casavogue Launches “We Pay Both Taxes” Furniture Promotion

Retail Insider - September 8, 2026

Casavogue’s “We Pay Both Taxes” promotion offers savings on qualifying furniture purchases as Montréal shoppers prepare their homes for fall.

Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding as Staffing Gets Leaner

Craig Patterson - September 8, 2026

Canadian retailers continue opening stores as employment data weaken. Suzanne Sears explains leaner staffing, part-time hiring, wages and changing retail jobs.

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Retail Insider Introduces Canadian Retail Sector Analysis

Craig Patterson - May 4, 2026

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