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Craig Patterson

Located in Toronto, Craig is the Publisher & CEO of Retail Insider Media Ltd. He is also a retail analyst and consultant, Advisor at the University of Alberta School Centre for Cities and Communities in Edmonton, former lawyer and a public speaker. He has studied the Canadian retail landscape for over 25 years and he holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Degrees.
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From the Desk: Navigating Retail Expansion and Consumer Caution in Early 2026

Canadian retail in 2026 balances expansion, experiential stores, AI adoption, and cautious consumer spending amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
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Tissot Opens First Canadian Boutique at Montreal Eaton Centre

Swiss watchmaker Tissot has opened its first Canadian boutique at Montreal Eaton Centre, marking a key milestone in its North American retail expansion.
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Galerie de Bellefeuille Expanding to New York and Miami

Galerie de Bellefeuille marks 45 years with plans to open new gallery locations in New York City and Miami in 2026.
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Zellers Sets Sights on National Expansion After Edmonton Debut

Zellers plans national expansion after strong Edmonton launch, marking the next phase of its Canadian retail revival.
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Canada’s Best Digital Retail Experiences Revealed: WOW 2026

Léger’s WOW Digital 2026 study reveals which Canadian retailers lead online, why digital performance has stabilized, and what consumers now expect.
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Most Hudson’s Bay Boxes Likely Leased Within Two Years: JLL

JLL forecasts that 65% of former Hudson’s Bay retail space in Canada will be committed within two years, largely through multi-tenant retail strategies.
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Ontario Job Posting Rules Raise the Stakes for Retail

Ontario’s new job posting rules are now in force, reshaping pay transparency, AI disclosure, and hiring follow-up for many retail employers.
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Heartland Town Centre adds first-to-Canada concept as leasing surges

Heartland Town Centre expands with new tenants and strong sales, including a first-to-Canada family attraction and key anchors joining the Mississauga hub.
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WOW Index Shows In-Store Experience Slipping in 2026

Leger’s WOW Index finds in-store experience scores fell in Ontario and edged down in Western Canada, with price and staffing issues leading irritants.
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Kit and Ace to Open Store in Downtown Victoria

Kit and Ace will open a new store on Government Street in Victoria on this spring continuing its national retail expansion.
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From the Desk: Retail Expansion, Financial Resilience, and Innovation in Early 2026

As the new year unfolds, the Canadian retail landscape is defined by bold strategic moves, cautious optimism amid economic pressures, and innovative responses to evolving consumer behaviours.
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Apple Opens New Sainte-Catherine Store in Downtown Montreal

Apple opens a new Sainte-Catherine Street store in Montreal, relocating its longtime downtown location into a restored heritage building.
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Caulfeild Launches HANK Multi-Brand Menswear Retail Concept

Caulfeild launches HANK, a multi-brand menswear concept opening in 2026 across the GTA, aimed at rebuilding premium menswear after major Canadian retail exits including Nordstrom, Saks and Hudson’s Bay. 
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AFA United in Style 2026 Unites Fashion Communities

AFA United in Style runs February 8–10, 2026 in Toronto, connecting footwear, apparel and accessories alongside the Thredz Show.
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Saks Global Bankruptcy Reopens Canadian Retail Wounds

Saks Global’s Chapter 11 filing revives Canadian retail fallout, exposing risks for brands, landlords, and suppliers tied to the former Saks Canada network.
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Fitness World Plans $50M for Canadian Expansion

Fitness World Canada will invest $50 million to open 25 new clubs and launch franchising, targeting Ontario, Alberta, and beyond.
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Larry Leung Reappointed Chair of CXPA Canada Council

Larry Leung begins a second year as Chair of CXPA Canada, focusing on AI, risk management, and the evolving role of customer experience in retail.
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Solis Movement Opens Third Toronto Studio in the East End

Solis Movement expands with an 8,000 square foot east-end studio, adding new programming, wellness services, and a deeper Toronto community focus.
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STEFF ELEOFF Expands to Selfridges London

Toronto jewellery brand STEFF ELEOFF enters Selfridges London, marking its first major international department store expansion.
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Uniqlo Entering Winnipeg With Two-Store Launch

Uniqlo confirms its first Winnipeg store at CF Polo Park, with a second location planned at St. Vital Centre as the brand deepens its Canadian expansion.
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Aesop Opens Robson Street Store in Downtown Vancouver

Aesop has opened a new Robson Street store in downtown Vancouver, marking its fifth location in the city and second in the downtown core.
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Toronto Gift + Home Market Returns as Canada’s Largest Spring Wholesale Trade Event

The Toronto Gift + Home Market returns January 25–29, 2026, bringing retailers and exhibitors together for Canada’s largest spring wholesale trade event.
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From the Desk: Retail’s Strategic Moves and Shifting Consumer Landscapes in Early 2026

Canadian retail enters 2026 amid strategic recalibration, as brands balance flagship investment, store optimization, AI adoption, and shifting consumer demand.
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Moose Knuckles Refines Retail Strategy With Eaton Centre Move

Moose Knuckles relocates its CF Toronto Eaton Centre store as the Canadian brand sharpens its retail, product, and global growth strategy.
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Tiffany & Co. Expands Canadian Presence With Royalmount Store

Tiffany & Co. opens a new Royalmount store in Montreal, deepening its long-term investment in Canadian luxury retail and flagship locations.
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