Tsawwassen Mills plans a large H Mart grocery and entertainment expansion while CF Chinook Centre adds Old Navy, SportChek, and Winners to boost retail offerings. In Quebec, La Cordee is shutting, and other news.

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Quebec outdoor retailer La Cordée is shutting down after 73 years, ending a six-year turnaround that included new ownership and store expansion. The retailer returned to creditor protection in July 2026 with more than $13 million in obligations.

Tsawwassen Mills marks 10 years as Central Walk expands the 1.2-million-square-foot centre with TM Wander, recreation and entertainment uses. A roughly 30,000-square-foot H Mart anchor is also targeted to open around Christmas 2027.

To mark the milestone, IKEA Canada is focused on affordability with 50% off one iconic IKEA product every weekend in October.

World Vision estimates $63.3 billion in Canadian imports were associated with documented child- or forced-labour risks in 2025, led by electronics and apparel, as Ottawa considers stronger border enforcement that could raise traceability demands for retailers.

The reimagined Flagship store and campus, which is visited by many Canadian tourists each year,  immerses customers in the outdoor lifestyle inspired by Maine and surrounds them with the products designed to enjoy it.

Old Navy, SportChek and Winners will be joining the tenant mix at Calgary's most popular shopping centre.

New partnership will support expansion of the Canadian-born restaurant brand across North America and international markets

Niagara City Cruises says poor weather has reduced walk-up visits while committed travellers remain resilient, with operators looking to the fall shoulder season. Niagara City Cruises says poor weather has reduced walk-up visits while committed travellers remain resilient, with operators looking to the fall shoulder season.

Juan Valdez is entering Canada for the first time as part of its North American expansion strategy, bringing the quality, origin and heritage of 100% Colombian premium coffee to Canadian consumers.

Canada's Weston family moves to acquire UK chemist Boots for $9bn, The Brick sells Scarborough site, Ikea opens small-format London ON store, Fortinos opens Popcorn Kitchen in Brampton store, Pattison calls out grocery store violence in BC, and other news.

990,114 square foot mall located on 76 acres of land in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Canada’s retail market is increasingly polarized between value and premium. Linda Farha examines why differentiation, positioning and a clear customer proposition are becoming critical for retailers caught in the middle.

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