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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For October 27, 2025

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News at a Glance

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 weekend.

B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson’s Bay properties (CBC)

Canadian consumers advance bid to sue meat giants over alleged beef price fixing (BIV)

September sees higher grocery prices as Consumer Price Index rises: Statistics Canada (Grocery Business)

Bodycams worn by Toronto FreshCo cashiers raise questions about safety and privacy (CBC)

Candy prices are one of the scariest sights this Halloween (CBC)

Small business customer satisfaction rates dip at major Canadian banks: JD Power (Retail Banker Intl)

Dollarama’s 2025 Expansion Proves That Value Retail Is Going Global (TIKR.com)

Shindico Acquires Water Tower Land for Retail Development (Connect CRE)

NL Posts Strongest Retail Sales Growth in Canada (VOCM)

A Toronto institution celebrates 110 years of churning out bagels and danishes (Canadian Jewish News)

Toronto’s oldest cigar shop is moving to Mississauga (InSauga)

How curated vintage stores have taken over Montreal’s shopping scene (Globe & Mail)

Railtown menswear brand HAVEN projects a quiet confidence (Georgia Straight)

Canada’s first 100% Indigenous-owned department store to open pop-up in Toronto (Toronto.com)

Blue Jays mania reaches new level at Ottawa sports stores (CBC)

Dressing as Trump for Halloween not so funny in 2025, Canadian costume shops say (CityNews)

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Dr. Phone Fix sees revenue growth y/y of more than 14% in Q3

Founded in 2019, Dr. Phone Fix operates 35 corporately owned retail locations across Canada.

Goodfood financial results reflect market challenges

"Consumer discretionary spend continues to face pressure, and meal-kit demand across North America has not stabilized, yet the business demonstrates ongoing resilience."

Bottega Veneta Unveils New Boutique at Holt Renfrew Vancouver

Bottega Veneta opens a new boutique at Holt Renfrew Vancouver, debuting its latest store concept and expanded collections in a directly operated space.

Body Shop Canada opens flagship store in Vancouver

This opening reflects The Body Shop Canada’s continued growth in British Columbia with Pacific Centre becoming its 14th location in the province.

Competition Bureau warns against fake discounts

This type of tactic often pops up during major sale events, like Black Friday.

KITS Eyecare expanding retail footprint with Toronto store opening in Q1 2026

KITS said its decision to expand into Toronto is driven by the momentum of its Vancouver flagship.

Inside Canada’s Black Friday Spending Shift

Canadians enter Black Friday with rising local loyalty, stronger deal-seeking, and renewed interest in malls as values and strategy shape 2025 holiday spending.

Happy Belly Food Group announces 14th consecutive record quarter

The results highlight the company's ongoing mission to become Canada's leading acquirer and scaler of emerging food brands.

Number of Canadians missing credit card payments soaring: Equifax

1.45 million consumers in Canada missed a credit payment in Q3, more than 46,000 higher than in Q2.

iStore Expands Travel Tech Retail Across Canada and the US

iStore accelerates growth with new airport stores and automated retail machines across North America as demand for fast travel tech solutions rises.

Canadian Loyalty Programs Enter a New Era of Innovation

Retailers are rethinking loyalty as shoppers demand value, personalization, and fresh experiences in a fast-changing market.

RONA raising awareness about challenges women face in the trades

This campaign was initially pitched by RONA as part of last year’s IDEA Competition, an annual contest organized by The Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA) and powered by Bell Media.

House of Braids owner on Midtown growth in Saskatoon (Photos)

Owner Ngone Dione discusses House of Braids’ Midtown Plaza expansion, challenges with past locations and plans for future growth.

Canadians set to paint Black Friday Maple Leaf Red this year

62% of Canadians said they plan to go “pro-Canada” this Black Friday

EMERGE Commerce reports significant revenue growth in its Q3

"We delivered 58% year-over-year revenue growth, our third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA, and most importantly, exceptional cash flow generation."

Voilà launches major public awareness campaign

Rooted in deep consumer research, the campaign highlights Voilà’s most unique differentiator as the only online destination that brings together several of Canada’s most beloved grocery banners, including Sobeys, Farm Boy, and Longo’s in Ontario, and IGA in Quebec, under one seamless experience.
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