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Daily Synopsis: Sep 8, 2026

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

Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs to Impact Food Sector Supply Chains

Sylvain Charlebois -
As counter-tariffs come into effect on September 8, Canadian food processors and retailers brace for economic impacts. This article explores how these tariffs could lead to shrinkflation and affect consumer prices in the near future.

Läderach expands North American presence with second location in British Columbia

Mario Toneguzzi -
Läderach has opened a store at CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver, which follows a string of successful launches across North America, including the recent openings in Connecticut at Westfarms and in Utah at City Creek Mall.

WINNERS teams up with Craig’s Cookies for nationwide in-store campaign

Mario Toneguzzi -
The campaign, called AcceptCookies.IRL, will launch in stores in Calgary, Windsor, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax.

Alberta launches tariff portal for businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
The government said the portal launches as businesses continue to assess the impact of recent U.S. tariffs and Canada's planned retaliatory measures.

Richelieu investing more than $15 million to expand Drummondville distribution centre

Mario Toneguzzi -
The project will expand the facility from nearly 40,000 square feet to 180,000 square feet and is expected to be completed in time for the expanded centre to become operational in spring 2027.

Walmart Canada, foundation commit US$250,000 to B.C. wildfire relief

Mario Toneguzzi -
The contribution comes as Walmart Canada concludes its annual fundraising campaign for the Canadian Red Cross, which raised more than $3.9 million for local disaster relief.

Daily Synopsis: Sep 4, 2026

Retail Insider -
New Lululemon CEO has uphill battle, Metro to close Montreal ecomm 'ghost store', NB appliance store stocks up ahead of tariffs, ready-to-drink cocktail brand Duchess opens 1st BC cafe, and other news.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates Expansion, Consumer Shifts, and Supply Challenges

Craig Patterson -
This week in Canadian retail: store expansion, shifting consumer spending, tariffs, supply chain pressures, loyalty strategies and key industry developments.

Lululemon Cuts Store SKUs by 15% as Retailer Slows Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon is cutting store SKUs by 15%, testing localized assortments and slowing net expansion while continuing to invest in Canadian stores.

Jollibee marks 10 years in Canada with promotional campaign and plans for 26 more restaurants

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Filipino fast-food chain, which opened its first Canadian restaurant in Winnipeg in December 2016, now has 28 locations across five provinces.

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MEC Deepens Investment in Trail Running as Category Gains Momentum

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

Casavogue Launches “We Pay Both Taxes” Furniture Promotion

Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding as Staffing Gets Leaner

Läderach expands North American presence with second location in British Columbia

WINNERS teams up with Craig’s Cookies for nationwide in-store campaign

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Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs to Impact Food Sector Supply Chains

Sylvain Charlebois -
As counter-tariffs come into effect on September 8, Canadian food processors and retailers brace for economic impacts. This article explores how these tariffs could lead to shrinkflation and affect consumer prices in the near future.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates Expansion, Consumer Shifts, and Supply Challenges

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Ottawa Imposes Counter-Tariffs

Canadians Are Grocery Shopping More Often but Buying Less Each Time

Community pharmacies play a bigger role in Canadians’ health and local economies than many realize (Opinion)

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Alberta launches tariff portal for businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
The government said the portal launches as businesses continue to assess the impact of recent U.S. tariffs and Canada's planned retaliatory measures.

Richelieu investing more than $15 million to expand Drummondville distribution centre

Walmart Canada, foundation commit US$250,000 to B.C. wildfire relief

Lululemon Cuts Store SKUs by 15% as Retailer Slows Expansion

Jollibee marks 10 years in Canada with promotional campaign and plans for 26 more restaurants

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Canadian Retailers Enter Holiday 2026 With Spending Momentum and Price-Sensitive Shoppers

Craig Patterson -
Canadian shoppers are spending more heading into Holiday 2026, but Salesforce says price sensitivity, promotions, shipping costs and hybrid shopping will shape the season.

Dr. Phone Fix reports 32% revenue growth in Q2

Canadian economy bounces back in Q2: Statistics Canada

Retail payroll employment declines in June: Statistics Canada

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

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