The watch brand, relaunched by entrepreneur Darren Bondar, is testing a standalone retail concept with a 1,600-square-foot location operating through the holiday season.

Sporting goods retailers are investing in bigger assortments, smaller formats and lifecycle services. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines why participation must translate into productivity before those investments demonstrate lasting returns.

BOSS has returned to Vancouver's Oakridge Park with a 3,500-square-foot flagship featuring tailoring, lifestyle collections and personalized styling services. The store opened in May and was celebrated in October.

Retail Insider and Rotman brought together leaders from Harry Rosen, Roots, SMYTHE and Absolutely Fabrics on November 3 to discuss customer loyalty, brand strategy, physical retail and growth.

Zellers is opening a 25,000-square-foot store at Cambridge Centre on November 12, with additional locations planned for Shoppers World Brampton and Malvern Town Centre in 2027. The expansion builds on the retailer's Edmonton and Toronto openings and includes the reuse of former Hudson's Bay retail space.

Vancouver-founded Triarchy is adopting WTRLSS digital dye technology to rethink denim production, reduce fabric purchasing commitments and improve inventory flexibility. The premium brand plans to introduce additional products to wholesale buyers in February 2027.

Butterly's 2026 consumer survey finds Canadians increasingly use AI for product research while continuing to value authentic reviews. Founder Ali de Bold discusses brand reputation, review credibility and checkout transparency.

Vistar Media’s Scott Mitchell explains how DOOH advertising helps Canadian brands connect with sports fans through relevant, location-based campaigns beyond traditional broadcasts and sponsorships.

Roku Canada’s Hockey Zone brings live games, hockey movies and documentaries together, creating new content discovery and advertising opportunities.

Guestologie data from more than 600,000 restaurant tables finds personalized guest recognition is associated with higher tips, offering restaurants a way to build loyalty as tipping declines.

Barclay Street Real Estate's third-quarter 2026 report finds Calgary's suburban retail markets remain tight, while new ground-floor developments push vacancy higher downtown.

Montreal-based furniture retailer Cozey will open a 5,385-square-foot store at West Edmonton Mall on Nov. 20, expanding its Alberta presence ahead of further North American growth in 2027.

Beertown's new Peterborough restaurant marks the first completed project in Charcoal Group's $25-million Ontario expansion, with locations planned for Richmond Hill and St. Catharines.

Dr. Oetker engages younger Canadian consumers through creator-led pizza experiments, interactive Twitch livestreams and sampling events at Toronto-area universities.

Lululemon appoints brand and strategy chiefs in shakeup, Laurentian Bank closes all 55 branches, Osoyoos businesses close after roof collapses on Main St. building, and other news.

Calgary’s inaugural Winter Market will feature more than 35 wooden chalets, a heated Brauhaus tent, live entertainment and seasonal activities through Dec. 24.