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Iconic BIC® Cristal Reimagined as Seletti Lamp, Available for Pre-Order at Maison Territo

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Maison Territo introduces Seletti’s new BIC® Lamp, a 12:1 reimagining of the iconic BIC® Cristal pen, now available for pre-order in Montréal.

Canadian economy bounces back in Q2: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
"The problem going forward is that trade uncertainty is back with new U.S. tariffs now imposed, Canadian retaliation due early next month, and the prospect of further escalation hard to dismiss."

DUER expands to Winnipeg market with new store at CF Polo Park

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer has mapped 10 additional stores over the next 24 months, though Canadian retail is only one part of that vision. 

IGA Returns to Longtime Edmonton Grocery Site Following L’OCA Closure

Craig Patterson -
Sobeys has reopened the Valleyview IGA in west Edmonton following L’OCA Market’s closure, returning the IGA banner to a grocery site with more than 60 years of history.

Cineplex Turns Movie Fandom Into Growing Retail Business

Lee Rivett -
Cineplex is turning movie fandom into a growing retail business as merchandise sales jump 45% and moviegoer spending reaches record levels.

JD Sports Opens Downtown Montreal Flagship as Canadian Expansion Accelerates

Craig Patterson -
JD Sports has opened a new flagship at 777 Sainte-Catherine Street West in downtown Montreal as the retailer rapidly expands its Canadian store network.

Best Buy Canada Sales Decline as Express Expansion Matures

Lee Rivett -
Best Buy Canada revenue fell 4.2% in Q2 as the retailer lapped strong growth tied to its 167-store Best Buy Express expansion.

Explosive growth seen for Jersey Mike’s concept in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company plans to open another 25 locations in 2027 as it works toward its initial goal of 300 Jersey Mike’s restaurants in Canada over the next 10 to 12 years.

Lessons retailers can learn from the Value Village experience: Doug Stephens

Mario Toneguzzi -
“What they're really selling, when you get right down to it, is they're selling dopamine."

Retail payroll employment declines in June: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
In June, the largest monthly declines in retail trade were in grocery and convenience retailers (-1,200; -0.3%).

Coffee Bike concept continues to expand across Canada (Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The first Coffee Bike in 2018 and has since sold 42 units to 27 owners.

EMERGE reports 7.4% revenue growth in Q2 2026

Mario Toneguzzi -
Gross profit increased 14.8 per cent to $3.55 million from $3.09 million, while gross margin rose to 39 per cent from 36.5 per cent.

Vistera Launches Canadian-Built Platform for SMB Services

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the launch marks a turning point for professional services in Canada.

Daily Synopsis: August 27, 2026

Retail Insider -
Chapman's Ice Cream to cut American ingredients, Montreal Shein pop-up sees protest, Saskatchewan launches 50% US alcohol tariff, Drake launching U of T collection for fall, SSENSE grapples with new tariffs, and other news.

Renewed ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Begins Reshaping Retail Strategy

Lee Rivett -
The Buy Canadian movement is gaining momentum as retailers promote domestic products, consumers seek Canadian alternatives and tariffs reshape retail strategy.

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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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Canadian economy bounces back in Q2: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
"The problem going forward is that trade uncertainty is back with new U.S. tariffs now imposed, Canadian retaliation due early next month, and the prospect of further escalation hard to dismiss."

Retail payroll employment declines in June: Statistics Canada

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

Canadian retail sales surpass $74 billion in June: Statistics Canada

The Home Depot sees Q2 fiscal sales reach $47.9 billion

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Best Buy Canada Sales Decline as Express Expansion Matures

Lee Rivett -
Best Buy Canada revenue fell 4.2% in Q2 as the retailer lapped strong growth tied to its 167-store Best Buy Express expansion.

Explosive growth seen for Jersey Mike’s concept in Canada

Lessons retailers can learn from the Value Village experience: Doug Stephens

Coffee Bike concept continues to expand across Canada (Video)

EMERGE reports 7.4% revenue growth in Q2 2026

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

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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

Australian Beef Could Help Keep Canadian Consumers in the Beef Aisle

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

Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending

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