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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For April 13th, 2022

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Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February: Statistics Canada

Although growth in grocery prices slowed in February, they have risen 30.1% since February 2021.

LSD°R expands with new Toronto location

The new 3,000-square-foot space expands LSD°R’s Pilates-and-breathwork method with a larger studio room, 16 LSD°R Re°formers, private Re°former sessions, and the introduction of professional-grade red light therapy.

GoodLeaf Farms launches mobile tour to promote indoor-grown greens in Ontario, Atlantic Canada

GoodLeaf, founded in Halifax in 2011, operates three commercial-scale indoor farms across Canada that supply retailers and food service operators.

IOPE debuts in Canada through exclusive Sephora retail partnership

The clinical-grade skincare brand, owned by Amorepacific, launched online at Sephora.com this recently and in Sephora stores nationwide.

Retail-to-Residential Conversions Gain Momentum in Canada

Retail-to-residential conversions are emerging as a potential solution to Canada’s housing shortage by transforming underused commercial sites.

Inside Canada’s Growing Liquidation “Binz” Store Economy

How liquidation “binz” stores in Canada reveal the afterlife of surplus retail goods as forecasting errors and returns feed a growing recommerce market.

Rising Carbon Pricing in Canada Strains Grocery Supply Chains

Opinion: Rising carbon pricing in Canada may increase transportation and logistics costs across grocery supply chains and food distribution networks.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reinvention amid Expansion and Rising Costs

This week’s Canadian retail landscape blends strategic expansions with cost pressures, highlighting physical growth and evolving shopping behaviours amid economic chal...

Daily Synopsis: Mar 13, 2026

Kingsgate Mall lease fight in Vancouver, reviving Roots, Ontario to allow some holiday openings, Montreal community gathers to honour murdered depaneur owner, Quebec separatist coffee shop opens in Montreal, and other news.

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program applauded by business groups

Helping employers who are facing severe labour shortages.

Canada loses 84,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate increases: Statistics Canada

The largest declines were in wholesale and retail trade (-18,000; -0.6%).

Happy Belly Food Group targets up to 50 new restaurant openings as same-store sales remain strong: Sean Black interview

The company’s “core four” growth brands are Yolks, Rosie’s, Heal and iQ Food. New restaurant openings planned for this year will largely come from those concepts.

Small businesses call for stronger domestic energy supply amid global uncertainty: CFIB

An overwhelming majority (90%) of small businesses say governments should prioritize increasing Canada's energy production and capacity to better support the economy and ensure businesses have reliable access to the energy they need to operate.

The New Luxury Client in a Relationship Era

How The New Luxury Client is reshaping Canadian luxury retail through ritual, clienteling and emotional connection.

Bespoke Made Suits Opens Downtown Vancouver Showroom

Vancouver-based Bespoke Made Suits expands with an appointment-based tailoring showroom near the city’s Financial District.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 12, 2026

Cuba's fuel shortage impacts Canadian cigar stores, Manitoba asks Sobeys to scrap property restrictions, Ontario to allow shopping on 2 public holidays, alcohol in corner stores impact worker safety, redevelopment of former Sherwood Park Safeway, and other news.
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