Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For October 6, 2025

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Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day. Here are the top stories from the past several several days.

Meet Costco’s newest shoppers — young people on the hunt for deals and trending products (CBC)

The man who sank Hudson’s Bay: Is one CEO to blame for Canada’s greatest retail collapse? (MSN/Money.ca)

Delivery apps turn to retail stores for revenue growth opportunities (The Canadian Press/BNN)

Tim Hortons raises coffee prices, calls hike ‘more than reasonable’ (CTV)

Canadian Tire franchisee fined $111,000 for violating Temporary Foreign Worker Program rules (Globe & Mail)

It is now illegal for Quebec retailers to sell goods with an intentionally limited lifespan (Montreal Gazette)

Retail analyst says ‘consumers are on board’ to shop this fall if the deals are good enough (CTV)

Thrifty Foods unveils redesign with reopening of Surrey, B.C. location (Grocery Business)

The Canadian identity in the grocery aisle: Not a straight line (Grocery Business)

Winnipeg business owner worried customers have abandoned online shopping amid Canada Post strike (CBC)

How the U.S. trade war uncorked a surprising boom for wineries across Canada (CBC)

For remote Indigenous communities, Canada Post is a ‘lifeline’ (CBC)

‘Extraordinary value’: Chipotle to open more stores despite weak sales (BNN)

BCGEU escalates strike with more liquor, cannabis stores behind picket lines (Global)

Walmart Canada debuts revamped design with South Surrey, B.C. location (Grocery Business)

Is thrifting still affordable in Toronto? Inside the economics of the city’s second-hand market (NOW)

CLOSURE: 25 Beer Stores shutting down in October and November in Ontario (InSauga)

Raw milk ban hits Montreal cheese shop amid disease outbreak in Europe (CityNews)

Glad Day Lit opens queer bookshop and event space on Queen West (Toronto Today)

Vancouver’s beloved Christmas Market returns with new features for its 15th year (VIA)

From Iraq to Ottawa: Army vet Mike George runs his olive oil business with military precision (Ottawa Business Journal)

New south Oakville Walmart confirms opening date (Oakville News)

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Guac Mexi Grill Marks 10 Years With 56 Locations, Eyes U.S. Expansion

Oakville-based Guac Mexi Grill is marking its 10th anniversary with 56 Canadian locations and plans to add 10 to 15 restaurants annually while expanding into the U.S. and India.

Rawcology Founder Tara Tomulka turns personal health journey into growing plant-based food business

Rawcology has grown from a nutrition blog into a food brand offering organic, low-sugar products, with founder Tara Tomulka eyeing further growth in Canada and international markets.

AI transforming retail pricing, from dynamic discounts to personalized offers

McGill professor Maxime Cohen examines how artificial intelligence could reshape retail pricing, customer discounts, fairness and the future of AI-driven commerce.

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Natural, organic and wellness sector facing growing pressure from tariffs

The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) warns of impacts across the NOW industry that generates approximately $39.7 billion in economic output, contributes $18.7 billion to Canada’s GDP, and supports approximately 147,100 full-time equivalent jobs, according to research by MNP.

Kraft Dinner teams up with Solly’s Cream Soda for unique beverage

KD is teaming up with Solly’s Craft Soda to give fans a new way to satisfy their KD cravings in a beverage that combines the taste of cream soda with a hint of KD’s iconic cheesiness

Payroll employment increases in retail trade: Statistics Canada

From February to July, payroll employment in this sector generally trended up, with an overall increase of 25,300 (+1.3%).

Fuel costs, tariff pressures drag small business confidence down in September: CFIB

Weak demand remained the leading growth constraint for nearly half (49%) of small businesses, while shortage of skilled labour persisted for 41% of small firms.

Central Walk Details Redevelopment of Former Bay Spaces at Woodgrove and Mayfair

Central Walk owner Ruby Liu details plans for 310,000 square feet of former Hudson’s Bay space at Woodgrove  Centre in Namaimo and Mayfair Centre in Victoria, including H Mart, Haidilao and TM Wander.

8 in 10 Canadians cutting back on restaurants: Restaurants Canada

Restaurant sales are expected to reach $130 billion in 2026, but rising costs and thin margins continue to depress bottom lines.

Retail sales dip in July: Statistics Canada

The largest decrease was observed at general merchandise retailers, in which retail sales were down 1.9% in July, after increasing 2.5% in June.

7-Eleven Brings Korean Bestsellers to Canada as Global Food Strategy Expands

7-Eleven Canada is importing top-selling Korean snacks from another 7-Eleven market for the first time, extending a food strategy that increasingly draws on products tested elsewhere in its global network. The move follows the success of its Japanese-style egg salad sandwich.

Osmow’s reaches 250 locations as family-run restaurant marks 25 years

The company was founded by Sam Osmow in 2001 after he converted a small Streetsville sub shop into the first Osmow’s Shawarma location.

KaleMart24 preparing for rapid expansion in the coming months

17 locations have now been secured, with eight of those under construction and expected to open by the end of the fall, while five additional franchisees are still looking for locations.

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