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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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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Discount & Off-Price Report”: More Transactions Put Value Models to the Test

Dollarama and TJX Canada generated more purchases as value competition expanded. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines the different retail models behind that demand and the margins needed to sustain it.
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Walmart Canada Overhauls Great Value as Private-Label Grocery Competition Intensifies

Walmart Canada is redesigning Great Value packaging across its private-label assortment, with nearly 150 products expected to transition in 2027. The rollout comes as Loblaw, Sobeys and Metro compete for Canadian shoppers through their own store brands.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Logistics & Supply Chain Report”: Resilience Has to Earn Its Cost

Canadian retailers added distribution capacity while tariffs, freight costs and inventory needs shifted. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines when extra supply-chain options protect service and justify their expense.
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Apple Launches M6 MacBook Pro in Canada at $2,799

Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $2,799 in Canada, with faster graphics, on-device AI performance and Wi-Fi 7. Pre-orders open October 28, with retail availability November 6.
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Apple Holds Canadian iMac Price at $2,099 as M6 Adds AI, Connectivity Upgrades

Apple is launching its M6-powered iMac in Canada from $2,099, holding the entry price steady from the outgoing M4 while adding faster processing, expanded AI capabilities, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Retail availability begins November 6.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Retail Technology Report”: AI Faces an Operating Results Test

AI is moving into merchandising, grocery carts and distribution, while payments and commerce systems expand. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines why reliable data and measurable operating results remain the decisive tests.
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lululemon Adds Shopify’s Shop Pay to Canadian and U.S. Online Stores

lululemon has introduced Shopify's Shop Pay across its Canadian and U.S. e-commerce websites, adding accelerated checkout and Shop app product discovery without replacing its existing online infrastructure.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Marketing & Customer Experience Report”: Measure the Job, Not Just the Audience

Retail media, linked rewards and live shopping are bringing marketing closer to transactions. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines why commercial claims still depend on matching each investment with the right evidence.
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American Express Wants to Influence Where Consumers Shop, Not Just How They Pay

American Express is expanding its AI commerce strategy through OpenAI integrations, restaurant discovery and agentic payments. Its third-quarter earnings call reveals ambitions that could reshape how Canadian retailers attract customers, manage payment relationships and measure the value of emerging shopping channels.
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Lithia Warns Chinese Automakers Face Costly Canadian Dealership Expansion

Lithia & Driveway is considering a limited number of Chinese automotive franchises in Canada, but CEO Bryan DeBoer warns that exclusive dealership requirements, expensive real estate and a six-to-eight-year break-even estimate could complicate expansion.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Luxury Report”: Flagship Investment Changes the Store Economics

Luxury investment focused on selected Canadian properties, service and customer relationships in Q3. Retail Insider’s report examines the operating choices behind flagships, brand boutiques and more selective expansion.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report”: Stores Have to Earn Their Investment

Canadian fashion retailers are expanding, relocating and closing stores within the same market. The Q3 report examines why location productivity and network contribution matter more than headline store counts.
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NAPA Canada Sales Rise 9% as Acquisitions Drive Expansion Amid Soft Market

NAPA Canada reported 9% sales growth in the third quarter of 2026, supported by its acquisition of Benson Auto Parts. Comparable sales rose just 1%, highlighting subdued demand as parent UAP expands its Canadian automotive distribution and repair network.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Grocery Report”: More Capacity, a Harder Fight for the Basket

Canadian grocers are adding stores, converting banners and reworking online fulfilment. The Q3 report examines whether more capacity can capture additional household spending at an acceptable cost.
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Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Food Service Report”: Growth Must Pay at Restaurant Level

Canada’s restaurant chains are expanding while consumers trim visits, extras and delivery spending. The Q3 report examines whether new occasions and locations can support repeat demand and restaurant returns.
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Inside Dynamite 3.0: How Groupe Dynamite Is Reinventing Its Canadian Stores

Groupe Dynamite is expanding its Dynamite 3.0 store concept across major Canadian shopping centres, bringing upgraded interiors, personalized styling and a more premium shopping experience to its established fashion banner. The investment reflects a broader focus on store productivity and brand positioning.
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Retail Insider “Loss Prevention & Security Q3 2026 Report”: Different Risks Demand Different Responses

Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 security report examines worker safety, merchandise theft, digital identity and fraud, explaining why retailers need to match security decisions to the specific risks facing their businesses.
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Aritzia Could Target $10 Billion in Revenue as Stifel Examines Next Phase of Growth

Aritzia could unveil a fiscal 2032 revenue target of up to $10 billion at its October 27 Investor Day, according to Stifel. The analysis examines U.S. store expansion, international growth, profitability and potential opportunities in menswear.
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Loblaw Expands Multi-Brand Apparel Strategy Beyond Joe Fresh

Loblaw is expanding Joe Fresh with national and licensed apparel brands as Costco, Walmart and Winners compete for Canadian clothing shoppers.
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MTY Food Group Shifts Focus to Franchising as Canadian Restaurant Sales Stabilize

MTY Food Group is reducing corporate-owned restaurants and reviewing its brand portfolio as Canadian sales stabilize. Mall-based restaurants, breakfast concepts and sushi brands are among the strongest performers, while the company targets renewed growth through franchising.
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Levi’s Canadian Retail Strategy Takes Shape After Hudson’s Bay Closure

Levi's adapts its Canadian retail strategy after Hudson's Bay, balancing stores, Walmart, Mark's and Holt Renfrew as global wholesale sales grow.
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Apple Expands Smart Home Ambitions with New Hub and Connected-Home Products

Apple is expanding its connected-home business in Canada with the new HomeView display and accessories developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The rollout brings new competition to home security, climate control and automation categories while creating opportunities for connected-home retail and services.
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SUPER MINISO Opens at Square One as Retailer Confirms Montréal Expansion

MINISO opens its first international SUPER MINISO at Square One in Mississauga and confirms new store openings in Montréal, Winnipeg and Toronto.
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Pokémon Card Thefts Push Canadian Retailers to Rethink Store Security

Pokémon card thefts across Canada are prompting retailers to rethink security, insurance, inventory storage and how valuable products are displayed and sold.
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Canadian Shoppers Grow More Selective as Holiday Spending Intentions Weaken

A new Stifel survey finds Canadian consumers entering the 2026 holiday season with weaker spending conviction. Holiday budget intentions fell sharply, while value retail remains resilient and higher-income shoppers show growing caution across several discretionary categories.
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