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Lee Rivett

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Lee Rivett, based in Vancouver, supports the digital distribution and technical backend operations of Retail Insider. In addition, Lee is also an active contributor to Retail Insider’s editorial content. His work includes technical reporting, international shopping centre tours, and feature articles on Canadian retail news.
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Home Depot Canada Sales Accelerate Despite Challenging Housing Market

Home Depot Canada outperformed the broader company in Q2 as comparable sales, transactions and unit growth improved despite a subdued housing market.
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Cargojet Sees E-Commerce Growth as Retail Shifts in Smaller Canadian Markets

Cargojet says e-commerce is driving growth in secondary Canadian markets as store closures and changing inventory strategies reshape retail distribution.
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Pandora Expands Canadian Footprint While Reshaping Jewellery Strategy

Pandora is expanding its Canadian business while reducing promotions, investing in stores and preparing a broader shift toward platinum-plated jewellery.
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Coach Expands Store Investment as Gen Z Drives Global Growth

Coach is raising handbag prices, reducing promotions and investing in stores as Gen Z drives growth, with 29 locations operating across Canada.
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Shake Shack Expands Canadian Footprint With New Ontario Restaurants

Shake Shack is expanding in Canada with new restaurants in Oakville, Burlington and London as it adds drive-thrus and grows beyond the GTA.
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Plaza Retail REIT Draws Takeover Interest as Retail Space Tightens

Plaza Retail REIT draws takeover interest as tight retail supply, high occupancy and rising rents strengthen its Canadian property portfolio.
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Pet Valu Sees Room for 1,200+ Stores Across Canada

Pet Valu sees room for more than 1,200 stores across Canada as it expands in Alberta, Quebec and underserved rural markets.
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Columbia Sportswear Navigates Softer Canadian Wholesale Sales

Columbia Sportswear reported lower Canadian sales in the second quarter as wholesale orders softened and shipment timing affected results, while the company continues investing in footwear, digital channels and a broader brand repositioning strategy.
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CT REIT Sees Tight Retail Property Market as Rents Rise

CT REIT reports 99.5% occupancy and double-digit rent increases as tight Canadian retail real estate conditions drive competition for properties.
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Scholastic Highlights Canadian Growth as Dog Man and Hunger Games Drive Book Sales

Scholastic says Canada helped drive international growth as Dog Man and Hunger Games boosted children's book sales, underscoring the strength of graphic novels and school-based retail channels.
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Spin Master Enters Critical Holiday Toy Season as Canadian Market Gains Momentum

Toronto-based Spin Master heads into the 2026 holiday toy season with stronger results, a major PAW Patrol movie launch and a growing Canadian toy market.
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Jollibee Plans Major Canadian Expansion as 26 New Restaurants Committed Through Franchising

A 16-restaurant development agreement in British Columbia follows a 10-store commitment in the Edmonton market as Jollibee shifts toward franchise-led growth in Canada.
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Retail Insider “Policy & Regulation Report”: Affordability Promises Collide With Retail Costs

Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 policy report finds affordability promises colliding with rising compliance, trade, labour and public-safety costs, while grocery property controls and public-store proposals expose how government action is reshaping Canadian retail operations today.
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Tim Hortons Targets Stronger Canadian Growth With New Stores, Beverages and Loyalty

Tim Hortons is opening 80 Canadian restaurants while expanding cold beverages and loyalty initiatives after same-store sales growth slowed to 0.1%.
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Retail Insider “Marketing & Media Report”: Live Events Shift Attention to Dynamic OOH

Major cultural events are redirecting Canadian retail marketing toward physical spaces. The Q2 2026 report examines how motion-based DOOH, local sports activations, loyalty platforms and measurable sustainability practices are shaping competition for consumer attention across Canada.
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What Mattel’s Strategy Says About the Future of Canada’s Toy Market

Canada's toy market is evolving, and Mattel's latest strategy shows how Hot Wheels, building sets, collectibles and Barbie are shaping the industry's next chapter.
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McDonald’s Canada Beverage Platform Shows Early Success

McDonald’s says its new permanent beverage platform is outperforming expectations in Canada as the company targets afternoon traffic with Crafted Sodas, Refreshers and Cloud Iced Coffees while expanding its global growth strategy.
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Retail Insider “Loss Prevention & Security Report”: Retail Risk Moves Beyond Theft

Retail risk is moving beyond merchandise theft as organized crime, violence, cyberattacks, fraud and data failures reshape store operations, customer experience and investment decisions across Canada. Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 report examines the widening mandate for loss prevention.
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Canada’s Furniture Market Still Trails U.S. Recovery, Wayfair Results Suggest

Wayfair’s latest results highlight a growing divide between Canada and the U.S., with Canadian furniture demand remaining subdued as American consumers begin returning to the market.
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Retail Insider “Retail Logistics Report”: Optionality Replaces Lean Efficiency

Canadian retailers are redesigning supply chains for recurring disruption, trading some lean efficiency for diversified sourcing, stronger inventory visibility and more flexible fulfilment networks. Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 report examines the operating and competitive implications of this shift.
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Apple Reports Financial Growth in Q3 2026

Apple Inc., an American technology company, announced significant revenue growth for the third quarter of 2026, reporting increases in both product and service sales compared to the previous year.
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World Cup Drives 35% Increase in International Card Spending in Canada: Visa

Visa says inbound international card spending in Canada rose more than 35% during the opening weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver.
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Belleville Costco Warehouse Planned as Canadian Expansion Continues

Plans for a new Costco warehouse in Belleville, Ontario, have moved forward following an announcement by Mayor Neil Ellis. The project highlights Costco's continued Canadian expansion and the retailer's strategy of serving growing regional markets.
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Study Finds Grocery Stores Could Cut Plastic Produce-Bag Use

University of Toronto research involving 30 Toronto grocery stores and a Longo’s pilot suggests retailers could reduce disposable plastic produce-bag use through signage, reusable alternatives and changes to dispenser placement.
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Retail Insider Books & Entertainment Report: Fandom, Community and Experience Reshape the Market

Retail Insider's latest Books & Entertainment Report examines how Canadian retailers are using fandom, community, intellectual property and experiential formats to strengthen customer engagement, with insights into bookstores, collectibles, entertainment venues and evolving consumer behaviour.
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