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mini mioche Returns to Toronto Retail as Trade War Reshapes Growth Strategy

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mini mioche opens a Toronto flagship as CEO Jacquelyn Corbett discusses trade uncertainty, Canadian manufacturing, wholesale growth and retail expansion.

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

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New Environics Analytics research examines Hudson’s Bay’s affluent women’s clothing shoppers, their spending habits and the retailers attracting them.

Are Canadian Retailers Making Shopping Too Complicated? Samsung Research Raises Questions

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New Samsung Canada research finds that 68% of Canadians say technology gives them more to manage. Samsung executive Tarik Akad tells Retail Insider why retailers should reconsider how apps, loyalty programs and digital communications affect the customer experience.

Canadians keep spending through higher oil prices but momentum eased in September: RBC

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RBC data shows Canadian consumer spending continued to grow in September, led by services, while higher fuel costs pressured household purchasing power and discretionary goods spending remained subdued.

Canadian Retailers Face a Costly Employee Retention Challenge

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Canadian retailers face rising employee turnover costs. Suzanne Sears explains how training and career development can help businesses retain staff.

Golf Town invests $15 million in Oakville flagship store

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The 40,000-square-foot Oakville store becomes Golf Town’s 50th Canadian location, featuring expanded custom fitting, golf simulators and dedicated brand spaces.

Reitmans commits to providing one million meals through five-year food bank partnership

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The Canadian apparel retailer is marking its 100th anniversary with a five-year partnership with Food Banks Canada to support people facing food insecurity.

Daily Synopsis: October 14, 2026

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Walmart expands toys, Golf Town opens flagship in Oakville, Korean diner opens in Edmonton, and other news.

SMYTHE Appoints Former Canada Goose Executive Ana Mihaljevic CEO as Brand Expands

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Toronto fashion brand SMYTHE has appointed former Canada Goose executive Ana Mihaljevic as CEO as it prepares to open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in 2027. Mihaljevic will also speak at Retail Insider @ Rotman on November 3.

Thai Express Is Betting on Calamari as Canada’s Next Quick-Service Premium Protein

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Following the success of last year's lobster launch, the Canadian-born QSR brings another premium seafood favourite beyond the traditional restaurant appetizer.

Retail Insider @ Rotman Returns November 3 with Four Canadian Retail Leaders Exploring Customer Fit

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Retail Insider and Rotman reunite November 3 for four fireside chats on finding customer fit. Leaders from Harry Rosen, Roots, SMYTHE and Absolutely Fabrics will discuss changing consumer expectations, retail strategy and the future of Canadian retail.

AI-Powered Scams Target Holiday Shoppers as Retail Fraud Risks Rise, Infobip Report Finds

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Infobip’s 2026 Fraud & Security Report examines how AI is scaling phishing scams and how retailers can use AI-powered detection to protect shoppers.

Browns Shoes Expands Canadian Store Network Following Toronto Eaton Centre Flagship Opening

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Browns Shoes opens a new Toronto Eaton Centre flagship and outlines Canadian store openings, renovations and relocations planned through 2027.

Calgary’s Stoked Oats Doubles Revenue as It Expands Into Costco and Asian Markets

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Calgary-based Stoked Oats nearly doubled revenue in 2025 and expects further growth in 2026, expanding its oat-based products across Canada, Japan and South Korea.

Bonobos rolls out Shopify-powered online shopping and in-store technology

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The menswear retailer is introducing digital fit profiles, automated customer follow-ups and integrated checkout across its e-commerce platform and 48 U.S. Guideshops.

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Retail Insider Releases Q3 2026 Canadian Retail Reports

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Retail Insider has released 18 Q3 2026 reports examining Canadian retail sectors, consumer behaviour and the businesses supporting the industry. The collection brings together reporting and data on store investment, real estate, technology, supply chains, marketing, security and policy.

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SMYTHE Appoints Former Canada Goose Executive Ana Mihaljevic CEO as Brand Expands

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Toronto fashion brand SMYTHE has appointed former Canada Goose executive Ana Mihaljevic as CEO as it prepares to open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in 2027. Mihaljevic will also speak at Retail Insider @ Rotman on November 3.

AI Could Push Retail Into a ‘Sea of Sameness’: Carl Boutet

Selwyn Crittendon moving on to different role at IKEA

Lululemon Overhauls Leadership, Taps Walmart Canada Executive as North American Sales Slide

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Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — September 2026: Consumer Spending Becomes Selective

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Canadian retail is experiencing widening demand gaps across categories, regions and price points as value considerations move deeper into retailer strategy.

Aritzia Absorbs U.S. Tariff Hit as Growth Outpaces the Cost

Retail trade sector dips in July: Statistics Canada

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From The Desk: Retailers adapt formats and expansion amid labour, cost and consumer shifts

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Canadian retailers adjust store formats and expansion amid labour challenges, cost pressures and uneven spending, balancing growth with operational control.

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Diesel Costs Rise Across Canada

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