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Who Shopped HBC’s Men’s Floor, and Where They’ve Gone

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Environics Analytics examines who shopped Hudson's Bay's men's clothing department and where those customers may have shifted following the retailer's closure.

Retail Insider Home Furnishings Report: Service, Value and Accessibility Reshape the Market

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Canadian home furnishings retailers are adapting to slower demand by investing in service, accessibility, omnichannel retail and operational resilience. Retail Insider's latest Home Furnishings Report examines how evolving consumer behaviour is reshaping competition across furniture, décor, mattresses, lighting and related categories.

After lengthy search, Calgary Co-op names new CEO

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The company had been without a permanent CEO since the departure of Ken Keelor in October 2024.

Empire Company Limited no longer enforcing restrictive covenants

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The Competition Bureau Canada announced in late June it was expanding its investigation into Sobeys and continuing a campaign that has already led to voluntary concessions from major grocers and new legislation in Manitoba.

Retail Insider Ranked Third Globally in FeedSpot’s 2026 Retail Rankings

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Retail Insider has been ranked third worldwide and first in Canada in FeedSpot's 2026 retail publication rankings, recognizing the publication's coverage of Canada's retail industry.

Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports spark uncertainty for retailers, supply chains

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Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports are creating uncertainty for retailers, with leaders warning of higher costs and disrupted planning.

Home Hardware expands Quebec network as 90-year-old Matériaux Miron Plus joins Dealer-Owned system

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Home Hardware says the move reflects its strategy of attracting established independent retailers rather than simply adding new locations. 

Taco Bell Canada launches Crispy Chicken Nuggets, new Baja Blast flavour as expansion accelerates

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Limited-time offerings are intended to balance familiar favourites with fresh experiences that encourage repeat visits and generate buzz in an increasingly competitive quick-service market.

AI redesigns jobs, not cuts them: JLL study reveals business leaders expect workforce growth ahead

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Global study finds organizations further in AI adoption anticipate workforce growth, prioritize full-time roles and focus on productivity

Alberta CEOs plan to invest, hire despite uncertainty: Business Council of Alberta 

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65% of Alberta CEOs expect Alberta's economy to improve over the next year.

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Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths Steps Down After 14 Years as Nicole Tapscott Takes Leadership

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