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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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Future of Toys “R” Us Stores in Canada Unclear as Operating Platform, Brand Split Among Buyers

Toys “R” Us Canada's brands, store leases and operating assets are set to be divided among three buyers, leaving questions about the future of the retailer's remaining stores and operations in Canada.
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Dollarama Surpasses 1,700 Stores in Canada, With Hundreds More Planned

Dollarama has surpassed 1,700 stores in Canada and continues to pursue a long-term goal of approximately 2,200 locations nationwide as expansion plans move forward.
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Consumers Are Losing Trust in Influencers Says Canadian Study

Field Agent Canada research finds consumers increasingly trust real people and reviews over influencers when making purchases.
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Why Grocery E-Commerce Still Struggles With Impulse Discovery

Canadian grocers are investing heavily in digital grocery, but physical stores still outperform online platforms in product discovery and impulse buying.
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Why Physical Grocery Retail Still Drives Product Discovery

Canadian consumers still discover and try food products primarily in-store despite growing digital grocery engagement.
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Food World Plus Set to Transform Former Highland Farms in Mississauga

Food World Plus is preparing to open a massive international grocery and food destination in a former Highland Farms space in Mississauga.
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ROYALMOUNT Expands Luxury Race Week Experience in Montreal

Concours ROYALMOUNT returned during Formula 1 week with luxury automotive displays, retail activations and public programming.
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Canadiens Playoffs Drive Restaurant Spending Surge in Montreal

Moneris data shows Canadiens playoff games boosted restaurant spending near the Bell Centre and across Montreal during the NHL postseason.
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L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Launch First Multi-Brand Fragrance Refill Fountain

L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart introduce Canada’s first multi-brand fragrance refill fountain in select Beauty Boutique stores.
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Michaels Expands Into Celebration Retail with Experiential In-Store Concepts

"Michaels expands celebration retail with a 60% party assortment expansion and experiential customization bars in stores across North America."
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Shoot 360 Opening Largest Canadian Facility in Oakville

Sport-tech basketball company Shoot 360 will open its largest Canadian facility in Oakville this month as the AI-driven training concept expands across Canada.
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Happy Belly Expands iQ Food Co. Into Calgary

Happy Belly is bringing iQ Food Co. to Calgary as the wellness-focused chain expands beyond Toronto into Western Canada.
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Atelier Munro Opens Vancouver Flagship House

Atelier Munro has opened its Vancouver flagship House, expanding its hospitality-driven menswear concept in Canada.
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SHEIN Opening Toronto Pop-Up in Former Zara Queen West Space

SHEIN is opening a Toronto pop-up inside the former Zara store on Queen Street West as the retailer expands its experiential retail strategy across Canada.
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Loblaw Says ChatGPT Grocery Integration Is Ahead of Plan

Loblaw says customer adoption of its ChatGPT grocery integration is ahead of expectations as the retailer expands AI initiatives.
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H&M Launches Stella McCartney Collection in Canada

The Stella McCartney x H&M collaboration returns to Canada as H&M pushes luxury positioning, sustainability, and store traffic.
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Warehouse One and Bootlegger to Liquidate All Stores Under CCAA

Warehouse One and Bootlegger will liquidate all 128 stores across Canada after filing for CCAA protection in Manitoba.
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RioCan Sees Retail Leasing Surge as HBC Spaces Refilled

RioCan reports strong leasing spreads and occupancy, with former Hudson’s Bay spaces re-leased as demand for retail space remains high.
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Happy Belly Expands Footprint as It Nears 100 Locations

Happy Belly rapidly expands its restaurant footprint across Canada, emerging as a growing tenant while managing expansion-related costs.
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Apple Reports Record Revenue for Second Quarter of 2026

Apple Inc. has announced impressive financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, reporting a record revenue of $111.2 billion.
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FreshCo Targets Underserved Markets with Winnipeg Opening

FreshCo will open in Winnipeg in Fall 2026, reviving a long-vacant grocery site and reflecting a broader shift in discount retail expansion across Canada.
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MINISO Hello Kitty Pop-Up Draws Crowds at STC

MINISO’s Hello Kitty pop-up at Scarborough Town Centre draws major crowds, highlighting demand for IP-driven retail in Canada.
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RCC Names 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards Finalists

Retail Council of Canada names 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards finalists, highlighting top retailers and key industry trends.
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Grocery Fuel Surcharge Fight Reshapes Pricing in Canada

Fuel surcharges are dividing Canada’s grocery sector, widening gaps between major chains and independent grocers.
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Lululemon Resets Leadership Amid Rising Competition

Lululemon reshapes leadership with a new CEO and board appointments as competition intensifies and growth pressures emerge.
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