Empire’s Family of Support has helped children’s hospitals assess nearly 300,000 children and youth, supporting early intervention and mental health care nationwide.

CTC turns its focus to helping more Canadians discover, follow, and support women's sport.

Scotiabank reports that 74% of surveyed small-business clients are optimistic about their business prospects. New findings also identify franchise acquisitions, multi-unit ownership, technology investment and succession planning as priorities for Canadian entrepreneurs facing economic uncertainty and rising operating costs.

A Deloitte survey finds shoppers are increasingly focused on discounts, with tariffs, inflation concerns and economic uncertainty shaping holiday budgets.

Levi's adapts its Canadian retail strategy after Hudson's Bay, balancing stores, Walmart, Mark's and Holt Renfrew as global wholesale sales grow.

Hollister opens at CF Chinook Centre, Crumbl Cookies expands to Winnipeg, Denny's opening at Regina's Southland Mall, and other news.

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.

Sylvain Charlebois warns that a weaker Canadian dollar and rising commodity costs could push grocery prices higher this winter and into 2027.

ICSC@CANADA returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's North Building from October 5 to 7, drawing retail landlords, brokers, developers and retailers from across the country

The multiyear deal includes marketing campaigns, retail promotions and fan activations, beginning with the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic in Winnipeg.

In The Flip, retail strategist Carl Boutet explores how AI is reshaping commerce and why human judgment, distinctive experiences and trust matter more.

The Calgary fair-trade retailer is ending its store operations after decades of supporting artisan groups, following plans to relocate amid declining revenue and customer traffic.

BrandMo Tech plans to expand its Toronto team over the next two years as it introduces an AI-optimized advertising platform focused on cultural audience insights.

Constant Contact's Dave Charest says independent retailers face rising costs and cautious shoppers, while AI offers new ways to streamline marketing and strengthen customer relationships.

MINISO opens its first international SUPER MINISO at Square One in Mississauga and confirms new store openings in Montréal, Winnipeg and Toronto.

Canada's retail employment picture is changing as stores expand. Suzanne Sears examines staffing, hiring trends and workforce challenges.